Treatments

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Body Chemistry

Why Your Legs Won’t Sleep: The Science of RLS and Limb Movements

Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) and Periodic Limb Movements (PLMS) are complex neurological disorders linked to iron deficiency and dopamine dysfunction. This guide explains the latest research on triggers like antidepressants, the connection to heart health, and why treatment guidelines are shifting away from dopamine agonists.

· 10 min read
Treatments

Retinol for Skin Aging: What Science Says

Retinol is the most widely studied anti-aging skincare ingredient, shown to reduce wrinkles, boost collagen, and improve skin texture. A 2025 clinical trial also tested a new cyclic peptide (CHP-9) against retinol, with promising early results, though retinol remains the better-studied option.

· 10 min read
Treatments

How MRI Is Changing the Way Doctors Find Cancer

Recent studies show that a simpler, dye-free MRI can detect prostate cancer just as well as the standard version. Meanwhile, MRI plays a growing role in thyroid cancer staging and rectal cancer treatment decisions, though no single imaging tool is perfect for every situation.

· 11 min read
Fitness

Runner’s Knee: What Science Says About Treatment

"Runner's knee" actually refers to several distinct conditions, mainly patellofemoral pain and iliotibial band syndrome. Research shows that targeted exercise, running technique changes, and proper diagnosis are key to recovery, and that recreational running does not appear to damage healthy knees.

· 15 min read