Gluten-Sensing Tech May Change Fight Against Celiac Disease

Researchers have come up with a system that detects gluten simply and quickly in food. The test reveals not just the presence of gluten but also its concentration – and it involves snapping a picture with your smartphone. from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/celiac-disease/news/20220531/gluten-sensing-tech-may-change-fight-against-celiac-disease?src=RSS_PUBL...

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It Takes Two: How Couples Maintain Love and Intimacy When One of Them Has Lupus

How Couples Maintain Love and Intimacy When One of Them Has Lupus from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/lupus/features/it-takes-two-how-couples-maintain-love-intimacy-when-one-has-lupus?src=RSS_PUBL...

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The Benefits of Physical Therapy for Older Adults

Physical therapy can fend off age-related changes and prevent injury and pain. from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/healthy-aging/features/physical-therapy-benefits-for-seniors?src=RSS_PUBL...

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Can You Guess Your Baby's Sex?

Trying to tell whether it's a boy or girl? Here's what works -- and what doesn't. from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/baby/features/predicting-baby-gender?src=RSS_PUBL...

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Could a Broken Heart Have Killed Husband of Slain Texas Teacher?

Irma Garcia was one of two teachers gunned down, along with 19 students, at Robb Elementary School Tuesday. Family members said Thursday that her husband and high school sweetheart, Joe, died of a broken heart. from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/heart/news/20220527/could-a-broken-heart-have-killed-husband-of-slain-texas-teacher?src=RSS_PUBL...

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Sex: Frisky (and Safe) After 50

Safe sex is important at any age, but there are some issues that may be more common after 50. from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/healthy-aging/features/safe-sex-for-grown-ups?src=RSS_PUBL...

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After Texas School Shooting, Parents Search for New Answers

Besides asking schools for specifics about safety protocols, some parents are reaching out to lawmakers, and others asking for gun legislation changes. from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/parenting/news/20220527/after-texas-school-shooting-parents-search-for-answers?src=RSS_PUBL...

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Dangerous Tanning Is on the Rise, Suntan Myths Persist

A new survey by the American Academy of Dermatology found a sharp rise in both tanning and number of sunburns last year. from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/melanoma-skin-cancer/news/20220527/dangerous-tanning-is-on-the-rise-suntan-myths-persist-poll?src=RSS_PUBL...

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Autism Elopement: Wandering Risk Rises in Summer

Children on the autism spectrum are at risk for “elopement” – or wandering away. And in summer, their risk of drowning rises. Get safety tips. from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/brain/autism/features/autism-elopement-wandering?src=RSS_PUBL...

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Living With Lupus: ‘One Day, You Feel Fantastic, Next Day, You Can’t Move’

Living with lupus is unpredictable, and you must learn how to adjust to a chronic illness. from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/lupus/features/living-with-lupus-one-day-you-can-feel-fantastic-next-day-you-cant-move?src=RSS_PUBL...

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Food Safety Recalls: U.S. System Leaves Consumers Vulnerable

With few federal regulations, it's up to grocery and convenience stores to decide if and when they notify customers about a food safety recall. from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/food-poisoning/news/20220526/food-safety-recalls-us-system-leaves-consumers-vulnerable?src=RSS_PUBL...

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Sperm Counts Rebound When Obese Men Shed Pounds

However, men need to keep the weight off to maintain the improved sperm count. from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/infertility-and-reproduction/news/20220526/sperm-counts-rebound-when-obese-men-shed-pounds?src=RSS_PUBL...

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Lower Incomes May Mean Lower Survival After Heart Attack

New research shows that those with lower incomes have significantly lower chances of living through a severe heart event. from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/news/20220523/lower-incomes-may-mean-lower-survival-after-heart-attack?src=RSS_PUBL...

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Clinical Trial Upgrades Will Open Care Up to More People

For nearly 80 years, clinical trials have formed the backbone of medicine advancing life-saving medications. And despite unquestionable successes, traditional trials still have an enrollment problem. from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/news/20220526/clinical-trial-upgrades-will-open-care-up-to-more-people?src=RSS_PUBL...

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For Survivors, School Shootings a Lasting and Mean Companion

For children who survive mass shootings, the outcome over the next few days, months and years depends on many factors, but how parents address the trauma both immediately and long-term can make a huge difference, experts say. from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/parenting/news/20220525/for-survivors-school-shootings-a-lasting-and-mean-companion?src=RSS_PUBL...

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A Human Response to Homelessness

Learn how you can reach out and help people who live without shelter in a safe and useful way. from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/features/human-response-homelessness?src=RSS_PUBL...

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Effectiveness of Antiviral Drugs Against Monkeypox Uncertain

The need to better understand treatments for monkeypox became more urgent this month when more than a hundred new cases were recorded across Europe and North America. from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/news/20220525/effectiveness-of-antiviral-drugs-against-monkeypox-uncertain-study?src=RSS_PUBL...

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Chill Factor: How Lupus Patients Can Avoid the Anxiety of Cyberchondria

Experts tell us how you can research lupus on your own – without freaking out. from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/lupus/features/chill-factor-how-lupus-patients-can-avoid-anxiety-cyberchondria?src=RSS_PUBL...

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Support System: Three Sisters’ Nonprofit Champions ‘Lupus Warriors’

Women tell their stories about lupus and seek understanding that is sometimes hard to find from co-workers, classmates, and friends. from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/lupus/features/support-system-3-sisters-nonprofit-champions-lupus-warriors?src=RSS_PUBL...

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What to Know About Monkeypox Amid U.S. Cases

Experts talk about the monkeypox and its resurgence, how it’s different from other ‘pox’ viruses, and what might lie ahead. from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/news/20220524/what-to-know-monkeypox-us-cases?src=RSS_PUBL...

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Leptin Hormone & Supplements: Do They Work for Obesity & Weight Loss?

WebMD explains what the leptin hormone is, how it affects weight, and whether leptin supplements are safe or effective. from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/diet/obesity/features/the-facts-on-leptin-faq?src=RSS_PUBL...

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The Scoop on Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

More than 1 million Americans have myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS). Learn about the symptoms of this serious disease. from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/chronic-fatigue-syndrome/features/chronic-fatigue-syndrome-about?src=RSS_PUBL...

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Do You Shake for No Reason? You Might Have Essential Tremor

Essential tremor “is one of the most common neurological conditions, affecting about 5% of people over age 60. It may affect as many as 7 million people in the United States, according to a 2014 study. from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/brain/news/20220523/do-you-shake-for-no-reason-you-might-have-essential-tremor?src=RSS_PUBL...

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U.S. Rate for a Dangerous Pregnancy Complication Doubled in 12 Years

The rates of preeclampsia and gestational hypertension — types of high blood pressure during pregnancy — more than doubled. from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/baby/news/20220523/us-rate-for-a-dangerous-pregnancy-complication-doubled-in-12-years?src=RSS_PUBL...

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Americans Try Many Things to Ease Chronic Back Pain

Nearly half of all U.S. adults have back pain, and 40% say the pain limits their social activities, according to a new poll. from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/back-pain/news/20220523/americans-chronic-back-pain-remedies-survey?src=RSS_PUBL...

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Love in the Time of Eczema: 3 Influencers Get Real About Dating With a Chronic Skin Condition

Social media influencers speak candidly about what it’s like to hook up and couple up while coping with eczema from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/eczema/features/3-influencers-get-real-about-dating-with-chronic-skin-condition?src=RSS_PUBL...

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Exploding E-Cigarettes Cause Traumatic Injuries in Teens

Burns and cuts caused by e-cigarette explosions have required hospitalization and surgery for teenage vapers, warn investigators. from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/addiction/news/20220520/exploding-vapes-traumatic-injuries-teens?src=RSS_PUBL...

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Global Warming Could Mean Less Sleep for Billions

A new study projects that by the end of this century, many could get at least two weeks of short sleep each year due to high temperatures driven by global warming. from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/sleep-disorders/news/20220520/global-warming-could-mean-less-sleep-for-billions?src=RSS_PUBL...

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Big Rise in Marijuana Vaping Among U.S. Teens

A new study finds a sharp increase in vaping, while traditional marijuana smoking declined. from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/addiction/news/20220520/big-rise-in-marijuana-vaping-among-us-teens?src=RSS_PUBL...

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Eye Trouble May Bring Lower Scores on Seniors' Thinking Tests

According to a new, small study, poor eyesight can lead to a misdiagnosis of mild mental decline in older people. from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/eye-health/news/20220520/could-eye-trouble-bring-lower-scores-on-seniors-thinking-tests?src=RSS_PUBL...

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CDC Says COVID Hospitalizations to Rise in Most States

As U.S. COVID-19 cases reach the highest levels since mid-February, hospital admissions and deaths are projected to increase during the next four weeks, according to a new update from the CDC. The forecast predicts that nearly every U.S. state and territory will see increases in new COVID-19 hospitalizations in the next two weeks. from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/lung/news/20220519/cdc-says-covid-hospitalizations-to-rise-in-most-states...

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Good News, Bad News on Black Americans and Cancer

Conclusions stem from an analysis of death data for Black individuals and other ethnic/racial groups gathered by the U.S. National Center for Health Statistics. from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/cancer/news/20220519/good-news-bad-news-on-black-americans-and-cancer?src=RSS_PUBL...

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Meet a Miracle: Man With Trisomy 13 to Celebrate 20th Birthday

No one thought Lloyd Rochez would live past a couple of weeks, but this young man, diagnosed at birth with trisomy 13, has defied the odds and will turn 20 this summer. from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/children/news/20220519/man-trisomy-13-20th-birthday?src=RSS_PUBL...

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Could Video Games Boost a Child's Intelligence?

A new report finds children actually might get a brain boost from playing hour after hour of video games. from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/children/news/20220519/could-video-games-boost-a-childs-intelligence?src=RSS_PUBL...

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Holistic Program May Help People With Alzheimer's, Dementia

Those who enroll are assigned to groups that meet virtually twice a week for 1-hour sessions. The sessions are livestreamed, so participants are engaging with each other and with the instructors in real time. from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/alzheimers/news/20220519/holistic-program-may-help-people-with-alzheimers-dementia?src=RSS_PUBL...

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Personal Shopper: A Savvy Black Entrepreneur Guides You to Eczema-Friendly Clothes, Creams, Cosmetics, and More

A savvy black entrepreneur guides you on an eczema-friendly shopping spree. from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/eczema/features/savvy-black-entrepreneur-guides-eczema-friendly-clothes-creams-cosmetics?src=RSS_PUBL...

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Medicine, AI, and Bias: Will Bad Data Undermine Good Tech?

Artificial Intelligence models may help predict and prevent diseases. But recent research highlights the challenges they face in providing insights that work for all. from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/news/20220518/medicine-ai-and-bias-will-bad-data-undermine-good-tech?src=RSS_PUBL...

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New Pandemic Peril? Pretending It's Over as Case Numbers Rise

Experts address the troubling signs that we're not out of the COVID-19 pandemic just yet. from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/lung/news/20220518/not-out-of-covid-yet-experts?src=RSS_PUBL...

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ER Docs to Parents: Please Don't Dilute Infant Formula

Parents are being cautioned against watering down formula in an effort to stretch out what they have. from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/parenting/baby/news/20220518/er-docs-to-parents-please-dont-dilute-infant-formula?src=RSS_PUBL...

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Injections of Your Own Fat Could Help Arthritic Hands

Researchers report injections of body fat into aching, arthritic finger joints appear to produce significant and lasting improvements in hand function and a decrease in pain. from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/arthritis/news/20220517/injections-of-your-own-fat-could-help-arthritic-hands?src=RSS_PUBL...

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What Is Adultification Bias?

Learn what adultification bias is, what it looks like, and what you can do to stop it. from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/parenting/features/risks-adultification-bias?src=RSS_PUBL...

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Is There Mental Health Help If You’re in Prison?

What mental health resources are available for people in prison? Get the facts. from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/features/mental-health-help-prison?src=RSS_PUBL...

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U.S. COVID Deaths Hit 1 Million: 'History Should Judge Us'

Case numbers are rising again, and the U.S. reaches a once unimaginable and grim milestone. from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/lung/news/20220517/us-covid-deaths-hit-1-million-history-should-judge-us?src=RSS_PUBL...

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Pfizer COVID Vaccine Saved 110,000 American Lives, Study Says

Researchers report use of the Pfizer COVID vaccine  prevented more than 110,000 deaths and 690,000 hospitalizations in the U.S. in 2021. from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/lung/news/20220516/pfizer-covid-vaccine-saved-110000-american-lives-study?src=RSS_PUBL...

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New Fertility Breakthrough for Male Cancer Survivors

Frozen testicular tissue is still viable after 23 years, University of Pennsylvania scientists say. The discovery could aid fertility preservation for boys getting cancer treatment. from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/infertility-and-reproduction/news/20220517/new-fertility-breakthrough-male-cancer-survivors?src=RSS_PUBL...

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Patch to Warn of Drug Overdose in Development

The patch will have sensors that track the wearer's pulse, blood pressure and blood oxygen levels. from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/addiction/news/20220517/scientists-are-developing-patch-that-warns-of-oncoming-drug-overdose?src=RSS_PUBL...

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The 7-Hour Itch: 3 Women With Eczema Describe the Ways They Combat Nighttime Flare-Ups

Three women with eczema describe how they combat nighttime flare-ups. from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/eczema/features/seven-hour-itch-women-eczema-combat-nighttime-flares?src=RSS_PUBL...

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A Mother’s Love: The Challenges of Parenting a Child With Eczema

Two moms reveal the great lengths they went to in their determination to give their children relief and good health. from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/eczema/features/mothers-love-challenges-parenting-child-eczema?src=RSS_PUBL...

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Pregnant and Have IBD? A GI Doc's Help Can Be Crucial

Women with IBD face several concerns related to their reproductive health decisions, from contraception to pregnancy to delivery. Research shows that IBD and certain drugs can impact fertility and pregnancy and pose risks for preterm birth and small gestational age. from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/baby/news/20220516/pregnant-and-have-ibd-a-gi-docs-help-can-be-crucial?src=RSS_PUBL...

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Our Brains Learn From Mistakes and Can Track Performance

Our ability to try new things and learn from successes and failures depends a lot on cells in the brain's frontal lobe behind the forehead, report researchers who learned more from new lab tests. from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/brain/news/20220516/brains-learn-from-mistakes-can-track-performance?src=RSS_PUBL...

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