How can you tell the difference between a cold and a sinus infection? And how do you treat them?
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Thursday 30 November 2023
Mosquito Repellents: What Works
From zappers to catchers to candles to sprays, mosquito repellents come in many forms. But which ones work?
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Brain Study Suggests Traumatic Memories Are Processed as Present Experience
By Ellen Barry from NYT Health https://ift.tt/ueLghIQ
Climate Change Drives New Cases of Malaria, Complicating Efforts to Fight the Disease
By Stephanie Nolen from NYT Health https://ift.tt/A4toNHm
Wednesday 29 November 2023
U.S. Life Expectancy Creeps Up as Covid Deaths Fall
By Emily Anthes from NYT Health https://ift.tt/4BIxh7u
Tuesday 28 November 2023
Innovative Cancer Treatment May Sometimes Cause Cancer, F.D.A. Says
By Gina Kolata from NYT Health https://ift.tt/sX1erbk
You May Be Increasing Your Skin Cancer Risk Without Knowing It
The “sunscreen paradox” has confounded doctors of late: As more and more people use sunscreen, rates of melanoma and other skin cancers are going up.
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Monday 27 November 2023
7 Tips for Getting Pregnant Faster
What should you do – or not do – to help increase your chances of getting pregnant ASAP? Read on for seven WebMD expert-approved tips for getting pregnant.
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Geographic Atrophy: The Future of Treatment
Learn what’s on the horizon to help manage your geographic atrophy.
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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.
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Saturday 25 November 2023
Unvaccinated and Vulnerable: Children Drive Surge in Deadly Outbreaks
By Stephanie Nolen from NYT Health https://ift.tt/yfIBxd6
The Neighbors Are All Older, Too. Is That What You Want?
By Paula Span from NYT Health https://ift.tt/xgHfADQ
Wednesday 22 November 2023
Why Long-Term Care Insurance Falls Short for So Many
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How Viral Infections Cause Long-Term Health Problems
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Tuesday 21 November 2023
Geographic Atrophy: Caring for a Loved One Losing Their Sight
One woman shares her experience caring for a loved one with geographic atrophy.
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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.
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My Life With Geographic Atrophy
From diagnosis to management, one woman shares her story about living with geographic atrophy.
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Monday 20 November 2023
Advocate for Yourself at the Doctor
Five ways to advocate for yourself and become responsibly selfish when you have HER2-postiive breast cancer
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This Season’s Flu Shot Is Shaping Up to Be Very Effective
For people who have gotten a flu shot heading into flu season, there’s good news. This year’s formulation looks like it will be very effective at preventing severe cases and hospitalization. That’s based on how the vaccine performed in the parts of the world where flu season is now wrapping up.
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Watching What You Eat? How to Navigate Meals This Holiday Season
Nutrition and diabetes experts offer tips for dealing with holiday meals this season if you are watching your weight, or are living with diabetes, obesity, or other health conditions.
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Why We’re Still Breathing Dirty Indoor Air
By Apoorva Mandavilli from NYT Health https://ift.tt/V3MXQPG
Sunday 19 November 2023
Saturday 18 November 2023
Facing Unpredictable Days
A person with myasthenia gravis shares how to manage the unpredictable symptoms of MG and keep a positive outlook.
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Friday 17 November 2023
How to Manage Your Triggers
Managing triggers is key to living well with myasthenia gravis. Learn the common triggers for MG and how to avoid or manage them.
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What Everyday Life Is Like With MG
What’s it like to live with myasthenia gravis? A person with the condition takes you through a typical day in their life.
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Make Your Treatment Work for You
Learn tips and strategies from an expert for what to expect when you have myasthenia gravis and how to make the most of your treatment.
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Thursday 16 November 2023
Sickle-Cell Treatment Created With Gene Editing Wins U.K. Approval
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Can a Toothpaste Help Protect Adults Allergic to Peanuts?
In an early trial phase, all the people in a study tolerated even the highest dose of peanut protein in a toothpaste designed to desensitize allergic patients
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Wednesday 15 November 2023
7 Easy Snoring Remedies: Weight, Alcohol, Hydration, and More
WebMD provides 7 easy fixes to help you or your partner quit snoring.
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V.A. Recruits Millionth Veteran for Its Genetic Research Database
By Gina Kolata from NYT Health https://ift.tt/Yn0EmRx
Tuesday 14 November 2023
‘I Wish I Had Known That No One Was Going to Help Me’
By Reed Abelson and Jordan Rau from NYT Health https://ift.tt/2ReLpkD
Monday 13 November 2023
Equal Access to Treatment May Improve PAH Care for Minorities
Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is a rare and progressive disease that’s hard to diagnose. But early treatment is key. Here’s a look at how PAH affects people of color and what can be done to improve access to treatment.
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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.
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Living My Life to the Fullest With Pulmonary Hypertension
You can still enjoy your life, even with pulmonary hypertension. Diagnosed 12 years ago, Nicole Creech shares her story.
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‘A Monster’: Super Meth and Other Drugs Push Crisis Beyond Opioids
By Jan Hoffman and Hilary Swift from NYT Health https://ift.tt/3yS7plH
Sunday 12 November 2023
New Gene Editing Treatment Cuts Dangerous Cholesterol in Small Study
By Gina Kolata from NYT Health https://ift.tt/9veyQMl
Saturday 11 November 2023
The Only People Who Understand What a Caregiver Goes Through
By Paula Span from NYT Health https://ift.tt/SdcPzBH
Friday 10 November 2023
AI Order for Health Care May Bring Patients, Doctors Closer
The U.S. government is charged with coming up with a plan to assure quality and safety in using AI chatbots in health care.
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How to Practice Gratitude
Building a gratitude practice can be a rewarding daily habit. Learn how to do it and what the benefits are.
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Gonorrhea Is Becoming Drug Resistant. Scientists Just Found a Solution.
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Thursday 9 November 2023
How B-Cell Therapy Affects MS
B-cell therapy treats MS by targeting cells that can damage nerves in your brain and spinal cord. Learn more about this promising MS treatment.
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At Least 2 Million Children Have Lost Medicaid Insurance This Year
By Noah Weiland from NYT Health https://ift.tt/6XNeQ1v
After Antidepressants, a Loss of Sexuality
By Azeen Ghorayshi from NYT Health https://ift.tt/yZEkjHX
Wednesday 8 November 2023
Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria: What to Know
What you should know about chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU), including symptoms, triggers, treatment, and a link to autoimmune disease.
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F.D.A. Approves New Obesity Drug That Will Compete With Wegovy
By Gina Kolata from NYT Health https://ift.tt/bqL236N
F.D.A. Approves New Obesity Drug That Will Compete With Wegovy
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Managing Treatment-Resistant Depression: One Person's Story
Learn how someone with treatment-resistant depression used therapy, community, and self-advocacy to help manage her condition.
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Tuesday 7 November 2023
What Type of Inherited Retinal Dystrophy Do You Have?
Inherited retinal dystrophy affects your vision. Find out more about the common types.
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