Mayo Clinic has launched the first U.S. clinical research program using magnetic nanoparticle-mediated hyperthermia for ...

This article was written by Charlene Laino and reviewed by Louise Chang. Tumors in soft tissues such as muscle, fat, and nerves around the joints are much less likely to come back if they are heated ...

DALLAS, Jan. 29, 2026 — A type of therapy that stimulates specific brain pathways with electromagnetic pulses combined with physical therapy significantly reduced overall disability in stroke ...

DEAR DOCTOR K: Is heat therapy an effective treatment for rheumatoid arthritis? DEAR READER: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a long-lasting inflammatory disease that causes pain, stiffness, warmth, ...

Heat therapy helps improves blood flow to the area where the heat is applied. It’s best for muscle pain or stiffness. Cold therapy helps reduce inflammation. It’s most helpful when used for acute ...