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Tuesday 31 October 2023
Panel Says That Innovative Sickle Cell Cure Is Safe Enough for Patients
By Gina Kolata from NYT Health https://ift.tt/emsLKt2
To Fast or to Feast?
These tips will help you enjoy the foods at social events when you have ulcerative colitis and still steer clear of a flare.
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Ulcerative Colitis: Social Relationships and Dating
Friendship can be a good medicine when you have ulcerative colitis. Learn how to keep your social life going when you don’t always feel like going out.
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Monday 30 October 2023
Will California's Ban on Red Dye No. 3 Prompt More Action?
Advocates for phasing out Red Dye No. 3 and other harmful additives hope these state-based developments will spur the FDA to finally take similar action and respond to a petition requesting the ban of Red Dye No. 3.
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Doctors Wrestle With A.I. in Patient Care, Citing Lax Oversight
By Christina Jewett from NYT Health https://ift.tt/NiBzn5R
How a Lucrative Surgery Took Off Online and Disfigured Patients
By Sarah Kliff and Katie Thomas from NYT Health https://ift.tt/bufpBl1
Saturday 28 October 2023
CUNY Halts Investigation of Alzheimer’s Researcher
By Apoorva Mandavilli from NYT Health https://ift.tt/VWgx2OU
Friday 27 October 2023
Human Immunity Pushing Back on COVID As New Variant Arises
The coronavirus is constantly mutating to survive the growing antibody pushback it encounters as our bodies learn how to fight it. COVID's newest variant is an offshoot of BA.2.86 called JN.1.
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Psychology Tips for New Year’s Resolutions
Are you making New Year's resolutions? Find out what helps you set goals and make habits that you can stick with.
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Few Americans Have Gotten Covid Shots, C.D.C. Finds
By Apoorva Mandavilli from NYT Health https://ift.tt/HhR2PmG
More Parents Turning to Acupuncture for Kids' Pain, Anxiety
Acupuncture is often used to manage pain, digestive issues, emotional conditions, and stress, and parents are beginning to turn to acupuncture as a safe, effective, and holistic way to treat their children’s anxiety and physical ailments.
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Thursday 26 October 2023
What Excites Me in MS Research
There are many multiple sclerosis therapies in development right now. Bruce Bebo, PhD, shares what’s coming down the pipeline.
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How Science Has Transformed Multiple Sclerosis
A multiple sclerosis expert shares how the understanding and treatment of the disease have evolved over the years.
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How Tech Has Changed My Life With Multiple Sclerosis
People with multiple sclerosis can live full lives thanks to assistive technology. Michael Ogg shares what helps him day to day.
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Multiple Sclerosis and Health Disparities
Relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis can happen to anyone. But there are disparities when it comes to certain racial and ethnic groups.
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Wednesday 25 October 2023
Racial Disparities in Metastatic Triple-Negative Breast Cancer
Triple-negative breast cancer is diagnosed more often and is deadlier in Black women. Learn more about these disparities, possible reasons why, and what can be done.
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Tuesday 24 October 2023
What to Know About Dengue Fever as Cases Spread to New Places
By Stephanie Nolen from NYT Health https://ift.tt/5vnK0uq
Covid Shots May Slightly Raise Stroke Risk in the Oldest Recipients
By Apoorva Mandavilli from NYT Health https://ift.tt/bV4Qn5Y
FDA Warns of Hidden Ingredients in Arthritis, Pain Products
Certain products may contain active ingredients found in prescription-only drugs.
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Monday 23 October 2023
FDA Approves Pfizer’s Vaccine for Meningococcal Disease
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Pfizer’s application for Penbraya, a vaccine for people 10 through 25 that will offer protection against the five main kinds of bacteria that cause meningitis and blood poisoning.
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Exercise Just as Good as Viagra for ED: Study
A new meta-analysis of randomized trials shows regular exercise can reduce ED symptoms – and may work just as well as medication.
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Sunday 22 October 2023
Ozempic and Wegovy Don’t Cost What You Think They Do
By Gina Kolata from NYT Health https://ift.tt/ICHEhOL
Saturday 21 October 2023
In Global Conflict Zones, Hospitals and Doctors Are No Longer Spared
By Stephanie Nolen from NYT Health https://ift.tt/zdwjUyZ
Friday 20 October 2023
Caring for a Child With Moderate to Severe Atopic Dermatitis
A mother shares her long journey to get her son relief from his severe eczema. Find out how she managed along the way.
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To Combat the Opioid Epidemic, Cities Ponder Facilities for Drug Use
By Noah Weiland from NYT Health https://ift.tt/5V840Sr
Feature: Answers to Your Psoriasis Questions
If you've been diagnosed with psoriasis, you probably have some questions. We have answers.
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Biologics for Psoriasis
Biologic treatments for psoriasis can help clear your skin and ease symptoms, but there are some risk factors to consider. Here’s what you need to know.
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Thursday 19 October 2023
Making Your Atopic Dermatitis Treatment Work for You
Atopic dermatitis treatments work differently in different people. But there are a few ways to make sure you get the most out of your treatment.
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Finding the Courage to Reveal My Bare Skin
It can take time to build confidence when you have atopic dermatitis. But when you work to accept and embrace your skin, you learn to focus on yourself instead of on what other people think.
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Managing Atopic Dermatitis’s Unpredictable Days
Some days can be more frustrating than others when it comes to the itching and burning of atopic dermatitis. It’s important to try different treatments to find what works for you, and stick with it when you do.
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Advancements in Treating Atopic Dermatitis
A dermatologist covers the newest atopic dermatitis treatments and some of the medications to come.
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Wednesday 18 October 2023
How Multiple Sclerosis Affects My Relationships
Carolyn shares how MS has affected her relationships. Read more to find out how she navigates friendships, family, and her marriage.
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Taking a New Obesity Drug and Birth Control Pills? Be Careful
Many women on oral contraceptives are unaware that drugs like Mounjaro may result in the unexpected: pregnancy.
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Breast Cancer and Best Practices: Factors That May Affect Care
Learn how medical mistrust and other health conditions may impact the standard of care for women of color with metastatic breast cancer.
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Tuesday 17 October 2023
The Future of Treatment
Treatment for major depressive disorder has made rapid advances, with new therapies that fit each person. An expert talks about the latest research.
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Depression Traps: Social Withdrawal, Rumination, and More
WebMD identifies 6 behaviors that can worsen depression. Get tips for avoiding these traps.
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Scientists Find the ‘On’ Switch for Energy-Burning Brown Fat
The discovery from UCLA could open the door to new treatments for obesity and type 2 diabetes.
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Monday 16 October 2023
Is Childhood Obesity a National Public Health Emergency?
While medical experts have viewed childhood obesity as an epidemic and a crisis for years, some are now saying it’s time to focus even more attention on the situation, and to do so earlier rather than later.
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Scientists Offer a New Explanation for Long Covid
By Pam Belluck from NYT Health https://ift.tt/nIKCTzy
DESR With ADHD: Deficient Emotional Self-Regulation vs. Mood Disorder
DESR (deficient emotional self-regulation) is an ADHD symptom distinct from mood disorders and is common among patients who experience anger, frustration, and impulsivity.
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Sunday 15 October 2023
Wearables Track Parkinson’s Better Than Human Observation, Study Finds
By Matt Richtel from NYT Health https://ift.tt/klpBOCs
Saturday 14 October 2023
Scientists Investigating Alzheimer’s Drug Faulted in Leaked Report
By Apoorva Mandavilli from NYT Health https://ift.tt/6sREKNO
California’s Ban on Red Food Dye Puts F.D.A.’s Food Policies on the Spot
By Christina Jewett and Julie Creswell from NYT Health https://ift.tt/SxD8iZC
Friday 13 October 2023
How to Talk to Your Loved One's Care Team
If you’re a schizophrenia caregiver, communication with your loved one's doctors is important. Learn how to stay in the loop.
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Kaiser Permanente Reaches Tentative Deal With Health Care Workers
By Reed Abelson and Emily Baumgaertner from NYT Health https://ift.tt/lhnCDgA
Thursday 12 October 2023
A Simple Pair of Earbuds Could Monitor Your Brain
New sensors can transform earbuds into powerful health monitors that track brain activity and lactate levels in sweat. They could help doctors diagnose, monitor, and treat disease.
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Mary Lou Retton Crowdfunded Her Medical Debt, Like Many Thousands of Others
By Sarah Kliff from NYT Health https://ift.tt/Qq52sln
Hoosen Coovadia, 83, Medical Force in South Africa’s H.I.V. Fight, Dies
By Stephanie Nolen from NYT Health https://ift.tt/I2udVRo
What Is Cryptophasia (Twin Language)?
Twin speak, aka cryptophasia, can seem like a language all its own. Learn what this phenomenon really means.
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