‘Exciting Time’: FDA Commissioner Talks AI and Misinformation

AI’s potential depends on how it’s used, Robert Califf, MD, said. “It could be used for tremendous gain or it could be used for tremendous harm.” from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/news/20230530/fda-commissioner-talks-ai-and-misinformation?src=RSS_PUBL...

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Psoriasis: Tips for Wearing Makeup

Some people with psoriasis choose to use makeup. Since this condition can cause skin flakiness and sensitivity, it’s important to be careful when applying makeup. Find out which products to use, what to avoid, and how to use and remove makeup with psoriasis. from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/psoriasis/features/psoriasis-makeup-tips?src=RSS_PUBL...

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The Paleo Diet and Your Cholesterol

Researchers are looking at how lower-carb diets like paleo might affect your cholesterol. from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/cholesterol-management/features/paleo-diet-cholesterol?src=RSS_PUBL...

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Living With the Side Effects of AFib

Your life will probably change in some ways after a diagnosis of atrial fibrillation (AFib). The symptoms can lead to shifts in your routine. It’s even normal to feel anxious or fearful at first. But with treatment and some healthy lifestyle changes, you can learn to manage the side effects of AFib. from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/atrial-fibrillation/features/living-with-side-effects?src=RSS_PUBL...

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Can HPV Cause Breast Cancer? Research Shows Potential Link

According to a recent study from Mexico, HPV has been found in breast cancer tissue, and in both malignant tumors and non-malignant breast disease. from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/sexual-conditions/hpv-genital-warts/news/20230530/research-shows-possible-link-between-hpv-and-breast-cancer?src=RSS_PUBL...

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Best Time of Day to Exercise for Type 2 Diabetes

Exercise is essential if you're living with type 2 diabetes and trying to keep blood sugar in check. To maximize exercise benefits, new research shows the best time of day to work out is in the afternoon. from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/diabetes/news/20230530/theres-a-best-time-of-day-to-exercise-for-folks-with-type-2-diabetes?src=RSS_PUBL...

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What Type of Inherited Retinal Dystrophy Do You Have?

Inherited retinal dystrophy affects your vision. Find out more about the common types. from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/eye-health/features/types-inherited-retinal-dystrophy?src=RSS_PUBL...

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The Nuances of Treating Vitiligo in People of Color

There are challenges in treating vitiligo in people of color. An expert discusses these and newer therapies on the horizon. from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/features/vitiligo-poc-nuance?src=RSS_PUBL...

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After Tragedy of Stillbirth, She Set Out to Help Others

Every year at least 21,000 babies are stillborn in the United States. That’s about one in every 175 births, according to the CDC. Elizabeth O'Donnell wants to see that number fall. from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/women/news/20230526/after-tragedy-of-stillbirth-she-set-out-to-help-others?src=RSS_PUBL...

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Can a Saliva Test Predict the Best Way to Manage Obesity?

Mayo Clinic researchers are working on saliva tests that may help figure out the type of obesity a person has and, based on the results, decide what may be the best course of action to treat it. from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/obesity/news/20230525/can-a-saliva-test-predict-the-best-way-to-manage-obesity?src=RSS_PUBL...

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Amid Therapy Waitlists, New AI Coach May Be Quicker Option

Researchers from the University of Illinois Chicago and their colleagues have found that their AI app appears to be useful in treating anxiety and depression. from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/news/20230525/new-ai-coach-may-help-with-depression-anxiety?src=RSS_PUBL...

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Exercise Might Boost Your Tolerance for Pain

A new study finds physically active people have greater pain tolerance compared to sedentary people. And, those with higher levels of activity also had higher pain tolerance. from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/pain-management/news/20230525/exercise-might-boost-your-tolerance-for-pain?src=RSS_PUBL...

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Hi-Tech Implant Helps Paralyzed Man Walk More Naturally

The man was paralyzed 11 years ago from a bike accident. He can now walk 100 to 200 meters (up to about 660 feet) at a time, and can stand without using his hands for two or three minutes. from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/brain/news/20230525/hi-tech-implant-helps-paralyzed-man-walk-more-naturally?src=RSS_PUBL...

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Mouth 'On Fire': Help for the Often Misdiagnosed Condition TMD

There's a type of pain in the mouth and face that includes over 30 types of temporomandibular disorders, called TMDs, and they're hard to diagnose, leaving some patients on a long quest to find relief. from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/oral-health/news/20230524/mouth-on-fire-help-for-the-oft-misdiagnosed-condition-tmd?src=RSS_PUBL...

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Standard Tests May Underestimate Severity of Sleep Apnea in Black Patients

New research suggests current screening methods for sleep apnea may put Black patients at a disadvantage. from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/sleep-disorders/sleep-apnea/news/20230524/standard-tests-may-underestimate-severity-of-sleep-apnea-in-black-patients?src=RSS_PUBL...

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Do Weight Loss Drugs Like Ozempic Cause Hair Loss?

Experts consider claims that new weight loss medications cause hair loss. They find that hair loss is unlikely and actually more common with bariatric surgery. from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/obesity/news/20230524/do-weight-loss-drugs-cause-hair-loss?src=RSS_PUBL...

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Who Does Your Doctor Work For?

The corporate takeover of health care and why it matters. from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/features/health-care-corporate-takeover?src=RSS_PUBL...

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Aging With HIV

With new treatment and a better understanding of HIV, many people are living longer, healthier lives with the virus. Almost half of all HIV-positive people in the United States are older than 50. Find out why people are living longer and how to control complications as you age. from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/hiv-aids/features/aging-with-hiv?src=RSS_PUBL...

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Donor Hearts From Patients With COVID Tied to Lower Survival

Heart transplantation centers need to thoroughly evaluate and continue to weigh the risks and benefits of using hearts from active COVID-19 donors because they may offer worse outcomes for the recipients, researchers say. from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/news/20230523/donor-hearts-from-patients-with-covid-tied-to-lower-survival?src=RSS_PUBL...

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The Weird World of Hydrogels: How They’ll Change Health Care

It’s a liquid, it’s a solid – no, it’s hydrogel! And it’s poised to transform everything from dentistry to brain implants. from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/pain-management/knee-pain/news/20230523/how-hydrogels-will-change-health-care?src=RSS_PUBL...

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ADHD in Young Adults

Signs of ADHD usually start to show in early childhood and continue into adulthood. But sometimes ADHD isn’t caught or diagnosed until someone is a young adult. The symptoms of adult ADHD might not be as obvious as those in children, but they’re similar. from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/add-adhd/features/adhd-in-young-adults?src=RSS_PUBL...

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Swallowed Razors, Magnets, and More: New Advice for Doctors

Two new studies suggest that even when a person swallows something as potentially harmful as a razor blade or a magnet, a doctor's best course of action may be to let nature takes it course. from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/news/20230522/swallowed-razors-magnets-and-more-new-advice-for-doctors?src=RSS_PUBL...

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New Moms Breastfed Longer During Pandemic

New research shows new moms tended to breastfeed their babies about two weeks longer than usual during the shelter-in-place period early in the COVID pandemic. from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/parenting/baby/news/20230522/new-moms-breastfed-longer-during-pandemic?src=RSS_PUBL...

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Severe Asthma and Lung Cancer: What’s the Link?

Cutting-edge research is highlighting the link between heavily symptomatic asthma and lung cancer. Here's what to know. from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/lung-cancer/news/20230522/severe-asthma-lung-cancer-whats-the-link?src=RSS_PUBL...

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Geographic Atrophy: Caring for a Loved One Losing Their Sight

One woman shares her experience caring for a loved one with geographic atrophy. from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/eye-health/macular-degeneration/features/caregiver-loved-one-geographic-atrophy?src=RSS_PUBL...

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Caring for Your Mental, Social, and Emotional Well-being With Geographic Atrophy

Geographic atrophy can be challenging to deal with at times, but it’s not impossible. A low-vision ophthalmologist shares how she helps people with the condition live their best lives. from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/eye-health/macular-degeneration/features/well-being-geographic-atrophy?src=RSS_PUBL...

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Geographic Atrophy: An Expert’s Perspective

As a retina specialist and ophthalmologist, one expert gives their perspective on geographic atrophy and how to manage it. Get the facts about this advanced form of dry age-related macular degeneration. from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/eye-health/macular-degeneration/features/expert-perspective-geographic-atrophy?src=RSS_PUBL...

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Breast Cancer Under 40: Q&A With Ann Partridge, MD, MPH

In our webinar, attendees asked Ann H. Partridge, MD, MPH, questions about breast cancer risk in young people, treatment options, recurrence, and more. from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/breast-cancer/features/cm/breast-cancer-under-40-ann-partridge?src=RSS_PUBL...

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Rare Disease Families Advocate For Change

Kasey and Doug Woleben joined other families to establish the all-volunteer Cure Mito Foundation to help find a cure or treatment for Leigh syndrome. from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/children/features/rare-disease-families-advocate-for-change?src=RSS_PUBL...

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FDA Approves First Pill to Treat Moderate-to-Severe Crohn's

The FDA has approved the pill Rinvoq to treat moderate to severe Crohn's disease. from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/ibd-crohns-disease/crohns-disease/news/20230519/fda-approves-first-pill-to-treat-moderate-to-severe-crohns-disease?src=RSS_PUBL...

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Weight Loss Drug Helps Half of Teens in Study Tackle Obesity

Semaglutide represents an effective treatment option for teens with obesity, with the potential to reduce BMI below the obesity threshold. from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/obesity/news/20230519/weight-loss-drug-helps-half-of-teens-in-study-tackle-obesity?src=RSS_PUBL...

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The Impact of Weight Bias – As-Told-To With Joe Nadglowski, President/CEO, Obesity Action Coalition

In the WebMD webinar, attendees asked Joe Nadglowski, President and CEO of the OAC, questions about how weight bias can affect a person’s life. from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/obesity/features/cm/impact-weight-bias-as-told-to-webinar?src=RSS_PUBL...

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Weight Gain Before 30 Raises Risk of Fatal Prostate Cancer, Study Says

Young men who gain the most weight in their late teens and early 20s appear to have a substantially increased risk of an aggressive form of prostate cancer and dying from the disease later in life. from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/prostate-cancer/news/20230518/weight-gain-before-30-raises-risk-of-fatal-prostate-cancer?src=RSS_PUBL...

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Mpox Virus Can Replicate on Surfaces for Days

While most cases of mpox are spread via skin-to-skin contact, a new study reveals it's possible to catch the virus by touching a contaminated surface in a house or a hospital room. from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/news/20230518/mpox-virus-can-replicate-on-surfaces-for-days-study?src=RSS_PUBL...

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Scientists May Understand Link Between Common Virus & MS

Researchers believe antibodies against the common Epstein-Barr virus can damage the nervous system and cause severe MS symptoms MS, including problems with balance, mobility and fatigue. from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/multiple-sclerosis/news/20230518/scientists-may-understand-link-between-common-virus--multiple-sclerosis?src=RSS_PUBL...

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Early-Life Smartphone Use Tied to Poorer Mental Health in Gen Z

A new report by Sapien Labs published this week used global data from 27,969 “Gen Z” young adults (ages 18-24) to focus on the possible relationship between childhood smartphone use and current mental health. from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/news/20230518/early-life-smartphone-use-tied-to-poorer-mental-health?src=RSS_PUBL...

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What I’ve Learned From My Patients About the Challenges of Psoriatic Arthritis

Find out what one rheumatologist has learned from her patients about psoriatic arthritis. from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/arthritis/psoriatic-arthritis/features/learn-from-patients-psa?src=RSS_PUBL...

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Spotlight: Trends I See in Psoriatic Arthritis Treatment

Psoriatic arthritis can be tricky to treat. Now, specialized treatments can zero in on specific factors in people that take out lots of the guesswork. from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/arthritis/psoriatic-arthritis/features/spotlight-on-psa?src=RSS_PUBL...

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U.S. Will Fund Study of Safe Injection Sites Despite Pushback

The federal government will, for the first time, bankroll a study on the effectiveness of overdose prevention sites, according to an announcement on May 8. from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/addiction/news/20230517/us-will-fund-study-of-safe-injection-sites-despite-pushback?src=RSS_PUBL...

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COVID Emergency Over, but Hundreds Are Still Dying Weekly

Just as the 3-year-old coronavirus public health emergency ended, COVID is still killing more than 100 people every day in the U.S., and amid widespread efforts to move on and drop protective measures, the country’s most vulnerable people are still at significant risk. from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/covid/news/20230517/covid-emergency-over-but-hundreds-are-still-dying-weekly?src=RSS_PUBL...

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Most Crohn’s and Liver Disease Info on TikTok Is Accurate: Studies

In a new study, three medical residents reviewed 81 TikTok videos identified by a search for #crohnsdisease. All were posted since January 2021. They found of the 25% that were educational, 80% were accurate. from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/ibd-crohns-disease/crohns-disease/news/20230516/most-crohns-and-liver-disease-info-tiktok-accurate?src=RSS_PUBL...

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Could Vitamin D Supplements Help People With Long COVID?

If confirmed in large randomized clinical trials, a new study suggests that vitamin D supplementation could represent a possible strategy to reduce the burden of long COVID, say researchers. from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/covid/news/20230516/could-vitamin-d-supplements-help-people-with-long-covid?src=RSS_PUBL...

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Most Crohn’s and Liver Disease Info on TikTok Is Accurate: Studies

In a new study, three medical residents reviewed 81 TikTok videos identified by a search for #crohnsdisease. All were posted since January 2021. They found of the 25% that were educational, 80% were accurate. from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/news/20230516/most-crohns-and-liver-disease-info-tiktok-accurate?src=RSS_PUBL...

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Marijuana Can Affect Fetal Development, Even If Used Early in Pregnancy

Researchers say fetal exposure to cannabis in early pregnancy can reduce birth weight, and those effects can become more severe with continued use throughout pregnancy. from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/baby/news/20230516/marijuana-can-affect-fetal-development-even-if-used-early-in-pregnancy?src=RSS_PUBL...

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Hypnosis Can Be Powerful Therapy – But Will It Work for You?

More and more data backs up hypnotherapy as a treatment for pain, anxiety, and more. But would it work for you? Here’s what to know. from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/pain-management/news/20230516/hypnosis-can-be-powerful-therapy-but-will-it-work-for-you?src=RSS_PUBL...

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Marijuana Users Have Triple the Odds for Leg Artery Disease (Study)

A new study suggests marijuana may have a similar impact as smoking cigarettes, after finding that users had three times the risk of developing peripheral artery disease. from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/dvt/news/20230515/marijuana-users-have-triple-the-odds-for-leg-artery-disease-study-suggests?src=RSS_PUBL...

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Will AI Perpetuate or Eliminate Health Disparities?

As AI algorithms ramps up, should patients be raging against the machine or encouraged that they might eventually be treated equally? from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/news/20230515/will-ai-perpetuate-or-eliminate-health-disparities?src=RSS_PUBL...

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Obesity Drugs Plus Surgery Add Up to More Weight Loss: Study

Adding obesity drugs to weight loss surgery helped patients lose more weight than using either option alone. from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/obesity/news/20230512/obesity-drugs-plus-surgery-add-up-to-more-weight-loss-study?src=RSS_PUBL...

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Ways to Celebrate Without Alcohol

WebMD shows you how to mark an occasion without popping a cork. from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/addiction/features/ways-to-celebrate-without-alcohol?src=RSS_PUBL...

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Magnetic Pen Set Stabilizes Writing for Parkinson’s Patients

Northwestern University undergraduate students created a stabilizing pen system that allows people living with Parkinson’s Disease to write with a steady hand. from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/parkinsons-disease/news/20230512/magnetic-pen-set-stabilizes-writing-for-parkinsons-patients?src=RSS_PUBL...

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