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Musicians 3 times more likely to suffer from tinnitus

Musicians 3 times more likely to suffer from tinnitus

By Stephen Beech Musicians are three times more likely to suffer from tinnitus, reveals new research. More than four in 10 musicians (42.6%) suffer from the debilitating hearing complaint - also known as ringing in the ears - compared to just over one in eight (13.2%) of the general public,

Does pain last longer for women than men?

Does pain last longer for women than men?

By Stephen Beech Chronic pain really does last longer for women than men - and it may be down to hormones, suggests a new study. Hormone-regulated cells play a "key" role in resolving pain, according to the findings. American scientists discovered that a group of white blood cells

Virus kills dozens of tigers in Thailand park

Virus kills dozens of tigers in Thailand park

A deadly virus and bacterial infection have killed at least 72 tigers at a private animal park in Thailand's north in recent weeks, authorities said. The provincial livestock office in Chiang Mai said in a statement on Friday that testing detected the highly infectious canine distemper virus as

'A partner in the journey': How Butte siblings' bond led to a new kidney, better health

Kyle Isakson and Desiree Phillips would agree, “A sibling is not just family, but a partner in the journey of life,” as best-selling American author Mitch Albom once said. Since childhood, the two have had each other’s backs. One such journey, concluding 19 months ago, brought the Butte

New study probes why chronic pain lasts longer in women

New study probes why chronic pain lasts longer in women

To all the women who've heard the frustrating "it's all in your head" in response to medical maladies, a new study out Friday feels your pain. Research published in the journal Science Immunology shows that women actually do experience exacerbated chronic pain compared to

Woman credits her dog with detecting her breast cancer

Woman credits her dog with detecting her breast cancer

By Ben Barry A woman credits her dog with saving her life after his unusual behavior led to a breast cancer diagnosis. Chase Johnson, 36, noticed her dog, Ceto, a Labrador and retriever mix, started acting "anxious" and "whimpering" around her, but didn't know

Man who dreamed of fatal heart attack gets devastating diagnosis

Man who dreamed of fatal heart attack gets devastating diagnosis

By Ben Barry A man who had a dream he died of a heart attack was diagnosed with a dangerous heart condition and needed life-saving surgery. Jeremy Schwartz, 63, had a detailed dream that he suddenly died of a heart attack while climbing Ama Dablam - a 6812m mountain he