Plantar warts will often go away on their own, but some are a bit more stubborn or can develop in painful areas. Current treatments can cause damage to the area around the wart, but researchers from China have found that local hyperthermia may be an effective tool in getting rid of plantar warts with little damage to the surrounding area.

Standard CPR steps include rounds of rescue breathing and chest compressions, but rescue breathing may intimidate some bystanders. Two studies from Seattle and Sweden suggest that CPR using chest compressions alone may have survival rates as successful as standard CPR survival rates.

A diet high in meats has often been linked to higher risk of developing certain diseases, but some research suggests specific types of meat may have more risk than others. Researchers from Harvard School of Public Health found that regular consumption of processed meats may increase the risk of both diabetes and heart disease.

Caregivers provide an important link between medical care and homelife, but they may need more assistance than is typically offered. Researchers from Spain found that support sessions and bipolar education for caregivers improved health for people with bipolar disorder.

Meal replacement diets are one of many diet options to help people lose weight. Researchers from Medifast found that a meal replacement program appeared to be more beneficial in initial weight loss than a plan that involved participant food preparation, but there were some study limits.

Severe asthma attacks in children often include a trip to the doctor's office or emergency room for treatment. Researchers in Australia found that training parents to administer an oral corticosteroid at home not only decreased the need for emergency medical help, but also improved recovery.

Vitamins are most often associated with health benefits, but can high doses of vitamins create more harm than good? A study from Canada found that high doses of Vitamin B may actually decrease kidney and blood vessel health for people with diabetes.