About: Nicholas Loree

Pneumonia is an infection of the lung tissue that can make it difficult to breathe due to inflammation, fluid, and pus. Viruses or bacteria, which are contagious, cause most forms of pneumonia. Not all cases of pneumonia are contagious, however, and the period during which it can spread from one person to another depends on Continue Reading

A hammer toe is a potentially painful deformity of the second, third, or fourth toes, where the toe bends upward at the joint, resembling a hammer. When a hammer toe causes pain, and other treatments fail, surgery may be the only option for correcting the joint. What is hammer toe? Continue Reading

New research suggests that caffeine is unlikely to benefit patients with Parkinson’s disease. In 2012, Canadian researchers brought some welcome news for patients with Parkinson’s disease: caffeine may ease symptoms of the disease. But 5 years on, the research team has revealed that the coffee compound may not be so beneficial after all. The disappointing Continue Reading

Researchers suggest that positive moods may have something to do with how effective flu vaccines are in seniors. Vaccines are an important preventive measure against influenza, but they are often much less effective in the elderly. A new study suggests that seniors who get their flu shots while in a good mood have a better response Continue Reading

New research has delved into the biology behind osteoporosis. Researchers have mapped a cell mechanism that plays a key role in age-related bone loss. They suggest that the results not only shed light on the biology of osteoporosis but should also help to develop new drugs to treat the disease. In the journal PNAS, scientists from both the Continue Reading