Relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis can happen to anyone. But there are disparities when it comes to certain racial and ethnic groups.
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/multiple-sclerosis/features/spotlight-rrms?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Saturday, December 31, 2022
Multiple Sclerosis and Health Disparities
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/multiple-sclerosis/features/spotlight-rrms?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Friday, December 30, 2022
Chris Hemsworth’s Alzheimer’s Risk: What to Know About APOE4 Gene
In November, actor Chris Hemsworth announced that he would be taking a leave from acting to focus on other things after discovering he has a genetic vulnerability to Alzheimer’s disease. Here's what to know.
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/alzheimers/news/20221230/chris-hemsworth-alzheimers-risk-what-to-know-apoe4-gene?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Vitiligo’s Impact on Darker Skin Tones
Vitiligo has a new treatment. A skin of color expert explains how it benefits those with the autoimmune condition, especially people with darker skin.
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/features/vitiligo-darker-skin-tones?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Menus With 'Climate Change Impact' Info Sway Diners' Choices
New research suggests that adding climate-impact labeling to fast-food menus can have a big effect on whether or not consumers go “green" when eating out.
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/diet/news/20221230/menus-with-climate-change-impact-info-sway-diners-choices?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Simulated Driving Program Helps Teens With ADHD Be Safer on the Road
In a small study, a simulated driving program helped to reduce the crash risk for teens with ADHD.
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/add-adhd/news/20221229/simulated-driving-program-teens-adhd-safer-on-road?src=RSS_PUBLIC
What's Next for COVID? Here's What to Know
As holiday celebrations wind down in the U.S., COVID is on the rise, even as people head out to ring in what they hope will be a healthier new year. While many would like to take a vacation from even thinking about COVID, the question of what's next with COVID is always looming. Here's what to know.
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/covid/news/20221229/whats-next-covid-what-to-know?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Thursday, December 29, 2022
Make Sure Your Child Is Supported at School
Here’s what to know about the services and accommodations offered by school districts to children with SMA Type 3 and how to best advocate for your child.
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/children/features/child-sma-needs-at-school?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Babies in Danger From Ingesting Opioids Laced With Animal Tranquilizer
A new study raises concerns over pediatric poisonings from a particularly lethal combo — a potent synthetic opioid known as fentanyl and a powerful veterinary sedative called xylazine.
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/addiction/news/20221228/babies-in-danger-from-ingesting-opioids-laced-with-animal-tranquilizer?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Meet Four CEOs on a Mission to Help Women Feel Healthy
While it’s often the case that great business ideas emerge from personal experiences, when a health issue prompts the development of a company, the results can be incredible for both the founder and customers, too. Such was the case for these four CEOs who transformed their own personal health journeys into businesses that have helped so many women along the way. Here are their stories.
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/women/news/20221228/ceos-mission-help-women-feel-healthy?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Language Barriers Hold Back Many Asian Americans From Good Health Care
New research finds many Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander adults may have trouble accessing health care and insurance because of language barriers.
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/health-insurance/news/20221228/language-barriers-hold-back-many-asian-americans-from-good-health-care?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Wednesday, December 28, 2022
CSU: What to Wear and What to Avoid
Find out what’s best to wear to prevent and manage chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU), also called chronic hives.
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/features/what-to-wear-with-csu?src=RSS_PUBLIC
New AI Listens to Toilet Sounds to Detect Diarrhea
Georgia Tech engineers have developed AI that can identify diarrhea with up to 98% accuracy and could help us catch disease outbreaks early.
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/news/20221227/new-ai-listens-toilet-sounds-diarrhea?src=RSS_PUBLIC
CSU: What to Wear and What to Avoid
Find out what’s best to wear to prevent and manage chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU), also called chronic hives.
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/features/what-to-wear-with-csu?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Tuesday, December 27, 2022
Keeping Track of Your Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
When you have pulmonary arterial hypertension, it’s important to see your doctor regularly to make sure everything is OK. Here’s what to expect.
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/lung/features/pah-keep-track?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Monday, December 26, 2022
Psoriatic Arthritis: How to Move Forward When You Hit "The Wall"
Psoriatic arthritis hitting the wall, moving forward with psoriatic arthritis, tips for living with psoriatic arthritis
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/arthritis/psoriatic-arthritis/features/moving-forward-psa?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Friday, December 23, 2022
Another Big Drop in U.S. Life Expectancy in 2021
The CDC reports in 2019 the average American could have expected to live an average of 78.8 years, life expectancy declined to 77 years in 2020, and then to 76.4 years in 2021.
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/healthy-aging/news/20221223/another-big-drop-in-us-life-expectancy-in-2021?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Why I'm Hopeful About Treating Crohn's Disease
New treatments for Crohn's disease offer hope for people with the condition. Learn more about the search for a cure.
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/ibd-crohns-disease/crohns-disease/features/crohns-hopeful-treatment?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Getting More Daylight Could Mean Better Sleep at Night
Falling asleep later and waking up later this time of year? You may need to reset your sleep/wake clock. Going outside to get more daylight exposure – especially in the morning – might help, new evidence suggests.
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/sleep-disorders/news/20221222/getting-more-daylight-better-sleep?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Thursday, December 22, 2022
Top Benefits of Exercise (and How Much to Do)
Exercise has significant benefits for your body and mind. Here are the top nine benefits of regular physical activity and exercise.
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/features/exercise-benefits?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Surprising Things Sense of Smell Reveals About Your Health
Surprising Things Sense of Smell Reveals About Your Health
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/brain/news/20221221/things-sense-of-smell-reveals-about-your-health?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Wednesday, December 21, 2022
COVID Isolated People. Long COVID Makes It Worse
There’s no question that COVID-19 cut people off from one another. But for those who have long COVID, that disconnect has never really ended.
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/covid/news/20221221/covid-isolated-people-long-covid-makes-it-worse?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Facing Death Without Fear: Psychedelics for End-of-Life Care
Psychedelics have been shown under certain circumstances to be an effective complement to psychological support for end-of-life patients.
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/palliative-care/features/facing-death-without-fear-psychedelics--end-life-care?src=RSS_PUBLIC
What to do When You Can’t Find Kids’ OTC Pain Meds
Pediatricians are giving advice on what parents should use as alternatives to children's pain relievers as shortages of these medications persist nationwide. Suggestions include alternative medicines, natural remedies, and when to know if your child should seek further medical attention.
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/children/news/20221220/what-to-do-when-you-cant-find-kids-otc-pain-meds?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Pandemic Brought Surge in Teen Drug Overdose Deaths
U.S. health officials report that deaths of teens from drug overdoses soared starting in late 2019, and though they appear to be on the decline, they remain much higher than in 2019.
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/addiction/news/20221220/pandemic-brought-surge-in-teen-drug-overdose-deaths?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Tuesday, December 20, 2022
Habits: Ways to Set Good Ones and Ditch Your Bad Habits
Habits are what can turn your goal or resolution into reality. Find out how to make good ones and break bad habits – for keeps.
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/balance/features/how-to-reach-goals?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Protect Your Eyesight
When you have diabetes, regular eye exams are crucial to look for diabetic retinopathy, the leading cause of blindness in adults in the United States. One of the country's leading eye specialists explains why.
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/diabetes/features/diabetic-retinopathy-care?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Long COVID Risk Makes It Worth Avoiding Second Infections
New research suggests that those infected more than once have an increased risk of developing long COVID and other health problems compared to those infected just once. But parsing out the extent of these risks – particularly with newer variants – is more complicated.
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/covid/news/20221219/long-covid-risk-makes-it-worth-avoiding-second-infections?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Monday, December 19, 2022
The Future of Autoimmune Disorders: Psoriatic Disease
What's being done to help people with psoriatic disease? We get a look at the ever-changing picture from a rheumatologist.
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/psoriasis/features/innovations-psoriatic-disease-autoimmune?src=RSS_PUBLIC
The Social Aspects of Living With Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Ryan Piansky has had eosinophilic esophagitis since he was 2 years old. Learn more about how he’s learned to navigate his social life with the condition.
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/allergies/features/social-aspects-eoe?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Saturday, December 17, 2022
Flu Hospitalizations Drop Amid Signs of an Early Peak
The weekly hospitalization rate tumbled from 8 per 100,000 people to 4.5 per 100,000, which was still higher than any other December rate from all previous seasons going back to 2009-10, CDC data shows.
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/cold-and-flu/news/20221216/flu-hospitalizations-drop-amid-signs-of-early-peak?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Rise of 'Alarming' Subvariants of COVID Predicted for Winter
The subvariants are the most resistant to neutralizing antibodies, and we have no or “markedly reduced” protection against infection from these four strains, even if you’ve already had COVID-19 or are vaccinated and boosted multiple times.
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/covid/news/20221216/alarming-covid-subvariants-predicted-for-winter?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Friday, December 16, 2022
Facing Unpredictable Days
A person with myasthenia gravis shares how to manage the unpredictable symptoms of MG and keep a positive outlook.
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/brain/features/myasthenia-gravis-unpredictable?src=RSS_PUBLIC
The Latest Treatments for Myasthenia Gravis
What are the new treatments for myasthenia gravis? An expert in the field gives an overview of immunotherapies and other breakthroughs.
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/brain/features/myasthenia-gravis-advances?src=RSS_PUBLIC
What to Know About Treatment-Resistant Depression
Learn about the diagnosis, causes, and symptoms of treatment-resistant depression, and find out about ways to manage the condition.
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/features/treatment-resistant-depression?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Talking About Your Myasthenia Gravis
If you have myasthenia gravis, you may struggle with explaining your condition to family and friends. Here’s how to detail your condition.
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/brain/features/talk-loved-ones-mg?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Thursday, December 15, 2022
Could Intermittent Fasting Help People Ditch Diabetes Meds?
Some people with type 2 diabetes may be able to lose weight, lower their blood sugar, and stop taking diabetes drugs, if they follow an intermittent fasting diet for 3 months, new research suggests.
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/diabetes/news/20221215/could-intermittent-fasting-help-people-ditch-diabetes-meds?src=RSS_PUBLIC
U.S. Deaths Drop in 2022, But Still Higher Than Pre-Pandemic Levels
Deaths are expected to remain about 13% higher than 2019 numbers for 2022. But they should be 7% lower than in 2021 and 3% lower than in 2020.
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/lung/news/20221215/us-deaths-drop-in-2022-but-still-higher-than-pre-pandemic-levels?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Why Are Black Mothers at Higher Risk for Miscarriage?
Black mothers have a 43% greater risk for miscarriage. Why? WebMD looks at the biological, social, and cultural factors that play a part.
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/baby/features/why-black-mothers-higher-risk-miscarriage?src=RSS_PUBLIC
NSCLC: When You Need More Than One Treatment
Not long ago, chemotherapy was the only treatment for non-small -cell lung cancer. Now, doctors have many options. Sometimes, they combine them.
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/lung-cancer/features/non-small-cell-lung-cancer-when-you-need-more-than-one-treatment?src=RSS_PUBLIC
“Alone” and “Survivor”: Health Risks and High Rewards for Contestants
Survival reality TV tests the mettle of contestants to see who can last the longest in a challenging environment and win a pile of cash. But the health risks are as real as the rewards.
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/features/alone-survivor-health-risks?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Wednesday, December 14, 2022
Low-Carb Diet May Be Better Than Counting Calories for Diabetes
The benefits of a low-carb, high-fat diet were seen regardless of a person’s calorie intake.
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/diabetes/news/20221214/low-carb-diet-better-than-counting-calories-for-type-2-diabetes?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Devices to Help With Ankylosing Spondylitis
Assistive devices, tools, gadgets, and aids to help you manage ankylosing spondylitis.
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/arthritis/features/devices-gadgets-help-as?src=RSS_PUBLIC
COVID Vaccines Saved More Than 3 Million U.S. Lives Since 2020
The shots also prevented an estimated 18.5 million hospitalizations and $1.15 trillion in health care costs from December 2020 through November 2022, a report says.
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/vaccines/covid-19-vaccine/news/20221213/covid-vaccines-saved-more-than-3-million-us-lives?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Autism Myths and Facts
What causes autism? Is it something only diagnosed in children? Get the facts on autism spectrum disorder.
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/brain/autism/features/autism-myths-facts?src=RSS_PUBLIC
More Heart Disease Deaths on Very Hot, Very Cold Days
For every 1,000 cardiovascular deaths globally, two additional deaths can be attributed to extremely hot days, and nine to extremely cold days.
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/news/20221213/more-heart-disease-deaths-on-very-hot-very-cold-days?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Tuesday, December 13, 2022
Are You an Optimist? Could You Learn to Be? Your Health May Depend on It.
Multiple studies show a strong association between higher levels of optimism and healthy aging. We ask some dedicated optimists what might explain the connection.
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/balance/news/20221213/are-you-an-optimist-could-you-learn-to-be-your-health-may-depend-on-it?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Check Older Relatives for Signs of Dementia This Holiday Season
The holiday season can be a time when extended family members notice cognitive changes in loved ones that they don't see on a regular basis. Here's what to know.
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/alzheimers/news/20221212/older-relatives-dementia-holidays?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Odds for Early Death Rise After Severe Injury Linked to Alcohol
According to new research, people who get injured severely enough while intoxicated to require hospital treatment are five times more likely to die in the coming year.
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/addiction/news/20221212/odds-for-early-death-rise-after-severe-injury-linked-to-alcohol?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Keep Your Pet Safe for the Holidays
Tinsel, ornaments, and even human snacks can tempt pets at holiday time and make them sick. Here’s how to keep them safe and yourself sane.
from WebMD Health https://pets.webmd.com/features/pets-safe-holidays?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Monday, December 12, 2022
Fitting MS Into Your Schedule
Get tips on how to manage your MS symptoms and keep up with a busy routine at work, school, or home.
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/multiple-sclerosis/features/fit-ms-into-schedule?src=RSS_PUBLIC
