WebMD's guide to what's new in diabetes treatment.
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Wednesday 31 January 2024
How My Treatment Plan for Chronic Migraine Helped Me
A chronic migraine treatment plan might include medication, lifestyle changes, therapy, and more. Here's how one woman found the best options for her.
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Tuesday 30 January 2024
Measles Warning Signs Growing: How Concerned Should We Be?
Throughout the COVID pandemic, what was happening in Europe foretold what we could expect here stateside. Is the same true for measles? WebMD asked experts just how concerned we should be, and what, if anything, about measles keeps them awake at night.
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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.
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Experimental Drug Cuts Off Pain at the Source, Company Says
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Monday 29 January 2024
Philips Suspends U.S. Sales of Breathing Machines After Recall
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Sunday 28 January 2024
How I Got Control Over Chronic Migraine
To control chronic migraine headaches, you might need medication, lifestyle changes, and an attitude adjustment. Learn how one student found success.
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Friday 26 January 2024
Transient Global Amnesia Is an Experience You'll Never Forget
TGA is an episode of sudden and short-lived forgetting that is most common in people between 50 and 70
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New Study Reveals Why Fats and Sugars Are Irresistible
If fats and sugars sometimes seem irresistible, you’re not alone. A new study published in Cell Metabolism reveals why.
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Pet Dragons Linked to Rare Salmonella Strain in U.S. and Canada
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Phones Track Everything but Their Role in Car Wrecks
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Thursday 25 January 2024
Nitrogen Hypoxia: What to Know About This New Method of Execution
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Wednesday 24 January 2024
Stop Using the Medicine Cabinet. Oh, and Now Clean It Out
Despite its name, you shouldn’t keep your pills in the bathroom medicine cabinet. There are two major reasons why, experts say.
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Why DMARDs Take Time to Work for RA
How long does it take DMARDs to work for RA? Learn why it can take some time for rheumatoid arthritis medication to be most effective.
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Living With MS: Tips for Young Women
MS typically arises in women in the first half of their adult lives. Learn how some women balance career, family planning, and a chronic disease.
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Multiple Sclerosis in the Workplace: Tips for Women
How MS can affect your work life, and what changes you can make to accommodate your symptoms.
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Tuesday 23 January 2024
Post-Breast Cancer Pregnancy Rate Boosted by Egg Freezing: Study
New research is reassuring for young women who want to become pregnant after being treated for breast cancer.
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Gene Therapy Allows an 11-Year-Old Boy to Hear for the First Time
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For Heart’s Sake: Lifestyle Changes I Had to Make
For Heart’s Sake: Lifestyle Changes I Had to Make
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Monday 22 January 2024
Migraine: What to Do When Your Pain Is Dismissed
A migraine diagnosis is a key part of your treatment plan. Here’s what to do if your doctor isn’t taking your pain seriously.
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Finding Support for Geographic Atrophy
Family, friends, and support groups can help you adapt to life with geographic atrophy (GA). Find out where to find the best sources of support for you.
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Sunday 21 January 2024
Berish Strauch, Path Breaker in Reconstructive Medicine, Dies at 90
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Meal Delivery Plans for People with Type 2 Diabetes
Choosing the right plan can simplify meals and help you stay on track with a diabetes-friendly diet.
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Saturday 20 January 2024
The Good Bugs
Looking to prevent or treat diarrhea? Kick your digestive tract into gear with the good probiotics found in yogurt.
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The Heart Surgery That Isn’t as Safe for Older Women
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Friday 19 January 2024
Virus Soup: Many Respiratory Viruses Peaking in Early 2024
Doctors are reporting high levels of COVID-19, flu and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), as well as other “flu-like illnesses” that cause similar symptoms, such as the common cold, other coronaviruses, and parainfluenza viruses.
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Self-Care With Endometriosis
Endometriosis starts when cells that are like the ones that line your womb grow outside of it. It can affect many other parts of your body. Here are tips to live your best life with endometriosis.
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With Harsh Anti-L.G.B.T.Q. Law, Uganda Risks a Health Crisis
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Thursday 18 January 2024
Surprise Pregnancy: Could It Happen to You?
Almost half of all pregnancies in the U.S. are unplanned. Find out how this happens so often, from user error to irregular periods.
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If the COVID Threat Grows Again, How Prepared Are We?
The JN.1 variant, while causing a spike in cases and worse outcomes, isn’t expected to be the sky-is-falling-variant many have worried about. But what if the next one is? Will we be prepared?
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What to Know About the Federal Law at the Heart of the Latest Supreme Court Abortion Case
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Wednesday 17 January 2024
Claire M. Fagin, Powerful Advocate for Nurses and Nursing, Dies at 97
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How Much Alcohol Is Safe to Drink? 'Not Much' May Be the Answer
When it comes to alcohol consumption, moderation is everything.
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Six Reasons Drug Prices Are So High in the U.S.
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Cancer Deaths Are Falling, but There May Be an Asterisk
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Tuesday 16 January 2024
Expert Q&A: Losing the Baby Weight
For expert advice on how to lose baby weight the healthy way, WebMD turned to Elizabeth Ward, MS, RD; a dietitian; author of Expect the Best; mom of three daughters; and an expert in pregnancy, lactation and kids' nutrition.
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Monday 15 January 2024
Roy Calne, Pioneering British Organ-Transplant Surgeon, Dies at 93
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Workplace Wellness Programs Have Little Benefit, Study Finds
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Saturday 13 January 2024
Learning to Live With Chronic Migraine
Living with chronic migraine can be challenging. Find out how one man learned the power of talking to others about chronic migraine.
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Friday 12 January 2024
What’s Next for Bipolar Treatment?
New treatments for bipolar disorder are on the horizon. Here’s a look at some of the latest advances, as well as experimental therapies.
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How It Affects Their Emotions and Social Life
Puberty can be a tough time for any kid. But it might be harder on those with central precocious puberty (CPP).
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Self-Care Tips for Parents of a Child With Central Precocious Puberty
When raising a child with central precocious puberty (CPP), it’s important to take steps not only to maintain their well-being, but also your own.
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Talking With Your Child About CPP
Going through puberty early can make kids confused or embarrassed. Learn how you can talk your child through this trying time.
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Thursday 11 January 2024
Looming Starvation in Gaza Shows Resurgence of Civilian Sieges in Warfare
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What Happens When There Is No Food: Experts Say Severe Malnutrition Could Set in Swiftly in Gaza
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Scientists Scramble to Keep Dog Aging Project Alive
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Life With Insulin Injections
Treating your type 2 diabetes with insulin? Learn the ins and outs of giving yourself daily injections.
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Wednesday 10 January 2024
An Ultrasound Experiment Tackles a Giant Problem in Brain Medicine
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