News & Views: From the Editors of Health

Injections of a sugar solution appear to help relieve knee pain and stiffness related to osteoarthritis, a new study suggests. The technique — known as dextrose prolotherapy — has been around for 75 years but is still considered an “alternative” therapy.

If you’ve got bunions, chances are others in your family suffer from the common foot disorder, with a new study finding the condition is often passed down from parents to children.

Air pollution and noise pollution both may boost the risk of heart disease, new research from Germany suggests. “Many studies have looked at air pollution, while others have looked at noise pollution,” said Dr. Barbara Hoffmann, a professor of environmental epidemiology at IUF Leibniz Research Institute for Environmental Medicine and lead author of the new study.

Don’t have a go-to recipe for eggplant? This spicy, Asian-inspired dish may be it. Healthy and easy to make, this meal is a no-brainer for lunch, dinner, or any time. Eggplant is a great source of vitamin B, may reduce cholesterol levels, and is rich in antioxidants.

Music can help soothe the fear and anxiety of critically ill patients who have been placed on ventilators, reducing both their stress and their need for sedatives, according to a new study.

Boys who are diagnosed with attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are twice as likely to become obese adults as those who didn’t have the disorder when they were young, a new 30-year study shows.

Although spring arrived late this year in parts of the United States, the summer allergy season will still be strong, according to a sinus expert at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Dr. Richard Waguespack, clinical professor in the university’s division of otolaryngology, said a wet spring often results in a robust summer allergy season. However, some simple strategies can help people manage symptoms such as sneezing, wheezing and coughing, he added.

Everyone has different dietary needs and goals, but we wanted to demystify vegan cooking, which often sounds pretty intimidating. These five recipes are 100 percent vegan and 100 percent doable—no wacky ingredients, no conversions, and definitely no “flax eggs” (seriously, what is that?).

I love granola, especially homemade granola. This one combines sweet and salty flavors, including shredded coconut, maple syrup, almonds, dried cranberries, and sea salt, which will keep your taste buds guessing.

Something you may not have known about Fast & Furious 6 and Dallas actress Jordana Brewster: She considers herself somewhat of a nerd.

As the American Psychiatric Association unveils the latest edition of what is considered the “bible” of modern psychiatry this weekend, the uproar over its many changes continues. “This is unprecedented, the amount of commentary and debate and criticism,” said Dr. Jeffrey Lieberman, president-elect of the American Psychiatric Association (APA).

It comes as little surprise that college students sometimes binge drink, but new research shows that college women are more likely to drink unhealthy amounts of alcohol on a weekly basis than are college men. Much of this difference is probably because the amount of alcohol that’s considered safe on a weekly basis is much lower for women than it is for men: seven drinks for women versus 14 for men. But, there’s good reason for that difference.

There are apps that turn your smartphone into a metal detector, a musical instrument and a GPS system, and now there’s an app that may help doctors save your life if you’re having a heart attack.

When it comes to spin, there’s no shortage of variety: you can channel your inner American Idol while you ride at spin karaoke, sneak in some extra toning with resistance bands anchored above your bike in a SoulCycle class and even Zen out at fusion classes that offer yoga after you pedal.

A mozzarella and tomato salad is a classic summer dish, but our recipe has a few more healthy ingredients than your typical Caprese Salad.

Men who are physically fit in middle age have a lower risk of developing and dying from certain cancers, new research indicates. “Fitness is a huge predictor of [cancer] risk,” said Dr. Susan Lakoski, an assistant professor of internal medicine at the University of Vermont, in Burlington. “You need to be fit to protect yourself against a cancer diagnosis in older age.”

There are few things more inviting than a cool, clear pool on a hot summer day. But a new federal report will have you thinking twice before dipping a toe in the water. Fifty-eight percent of pool filter samples taken from Atlanta area pools last summer contained E. coli, a bacteria found in human feces.