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Do You Need A Full-Body MRI Scan? Probably Not, Experts Say
Whole body MRI scans may lead to unnecessary follow-up tests that are not only expensive, but also anxiety-inducing, experts say.
Anxiety, Your Brain, and Long COVID: What the Research Says
Anxiety, depression, and COVID-19 can be a bad combination for your brain — and your long-term health. Having anxiety and depression before a COVID infection increases the risk of developing lo...
https://www.webmd.com/covid/news/20230602/anxiety-your-brain-long-covid?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Doctor: What My Patients Have Taught Me About Crohn’s
A doctor explains some of the frustrations and problems his Crohn’s disease patients face and how he works to help them.
Doctors, Researchers Work Hard to Improve Crohn’s Disease Treatments
Learn how Crohn’s disease treatment and long-term outlook have improved over the past few decades.
https://www.webmd.com/ibd-crohns-disease/crohns-disease/features/crohns-transformed?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Schizophrenia: Fighting the FDA for Clozapine Access
Are FDA REMS restrictions blocking access to clozapine for people with schizophrenia?
https://www.webmd.com/schizophrenia/features/schizophrenia-fda-hindering-clozapine?src=RSS_PUBLIC
The Wisdom of Morrie: An Antidote to Today’s Loneliness Epidemic
Rob Schwartz, the son of the man made famous in the book Tuesday's with Morrie, has published a new volume of his late father's writings on life, love and joy.
Triple-Negative Breast Cancer: Q&A With Kevin Kalinsky, MD
In this WebMD webinar, attendees asked Kevin Kalinsky, MD, Director of Breast Medical Oncology at Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University, about triple-negative breast cancer.
‘BE FAST’: Time and Support Key for Younger Stroke Patients
A study over 15 years found an overall increase of 11% nationwide, with a 38% increase in the 18 to 44 age group. Yet nearly 30% of U.S. adults younger than 45 are unaware of common stroke sympto...
Planning Financially for Myasthenia Gravis
Myasthenia gravis finances: What to expect, what to plan for, how to navigate insurance, where to find financial assistance.
https://www.webmd.com/brain/features/plan-finances-myasthenia-gravis?src=RSS_PUBLIC
About 1 in 3 With Diabetes Have Unknown Heart Risk: Study
If you have type 2 diabetes, you could already be at a higher risk for heart disease without knowing it.
‘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.”
Are Psoriasis and Allergies Linked?
Psoriasis and allergies both cause itchy, skin and both involve immune system reactions. Could they be related?
Psoriasis and Body Image
People with psoriasis share their experiences and how they learned to manage issues with body image, self-esteem, and quality of life.
Living Day to Day With Psoriasis
Lifestyle changes can help improve your psoriasis and your overall health. Follow these expert tips.
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...
Can Statins Cause Brain Fog?
Some people report side effects like brain fog and memory loss with this drug designed to lower cholesterol. Here’s what the research says.
https://www.webmd.com/cholesterol-management/features/statins-and-brain-fog?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Yoga and Cholesterol
If you have high cholesterol, you might consider starting a workout program. Find out how yoga can be your secret weapon in lowering your cholesterol levels and how you can add it to your daily r...
https://www.webmd.com/cholesterol-management/features/yoga-and-cholesterol?src=RSS_PUBLIC
High Cholesterol in Younger People
If you think you don’t need to pay attention to your cholesterol numbers until you’re older, think again. Your heart health may be at stake.
https://www.webmd.com/cholesterol-management/features/high-cholesterol-younger-people?src=RSS_PUBLIC
The Paleo Diet and Your Cholesterol
Researchers are looking at how lower-carb diets like paleo might affect your cholesterol.
https://www.webmd.com/cholesterol-management/features/paleo-diet-cholesterol?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Things People With AFib Wish You Knew
Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is when your heart beats too fast, too slow, or erratically. Here’s what some people with AFib want you to know.
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 firs...
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.
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 a...
Gene and Cell Therapies Used in Treatment
Gene therapy offers new hope for people with some forms of inherited retinal dystrophy. Find out what’s available now and how to find a clinical trial.
Early Diagnosis and Why It Matters
For most types of inherited retinal dystrophy, there is no cure. Find out why early diagnosis is still critical for your quality of life.
https://www.webmd.com/eye-health/features/early-diagnosis-inherited-retinal-dystrophy?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Being Diagnosed With Inherited Retinal Dystrophy
Being diagnosed with a hereditary vision disease is life-changing. Learn how someone with retinitis pigmentosa manages life with low vision.
https://www.webmd.com/eye-health/features/diagnosis-inherited-retinal-dystrophy?src=RSS_PUBLIC
How Genetics Are Involved
Inherited retinal dystrophies are disorders passed down through families. Learn how this affects which one you may have, diagnosis, and possible treatment.
https://www.webmd.com/eye-health/features/genetics-inherited-retinal-dystrophy?src=RSS_PUBLIC
What Type of Inherited Retinal Dystrophy Do You Have?
Inherited retinal dystrophy affects your vision. Find out more about the common types.
https://www.webmd.com/eye-health/features/types-inherited-retinal-dystrophy?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Treating Vitiligo: Build a Care Team You Trust
Here’s what to look for as you assemble your vitiligo health care team.
https://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/features/vitiligo-care-team-trust?src=RSS_PUBLIC
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.
https://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/features/vitiligo-poc-nuance?src=RSS_PUBLIC
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.
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.
Triple-Negative Breast Cancer: How We’re Learning to Treat It More Effectively
In this webinar, Kevin Kalinsky, MD, explained how triple-negative breast cancer is different from other forms of breast cancer.
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.
HIV: Getting Past the Fear
Knowing your HIV status is critical for staying healthy or getting help if you need it. Learn how you can put fear aside and take steps to protect both your health and that of those you love.
https://www.webmd.com/hiv-aids/features/hiv-getting-past-fear?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Tick-Borne Powassan Virus Can Kill -- How to Protect Yourself
Powassan virus is a rare and untreatable infection transmitted by ticks that can have fatal complications.
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.
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.
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 r...
Less Invasive Procedure for 'Leaky' Heart Valves Proves Successful
A large study finds the minimally invasive intervention known as TEER (transcatheter edge-to-edge repair) effective for fixing tears in heart valves.
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.
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.
https://www.webmd.com/obesity/news/20230524/do-weight-loss-drugs-cause-hair-loss?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Who Does Your Doctor Work For?
The corporate takeover of health care and why it matters.
https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/features/health-care-corporate-takeover?src=RSS_PUBLIC
HIV Stress and Side Effects: What to Know
An HIV diagnosis will change your life. It brings with it both physical symptoms and emotional stress. But there are things you can do to take charge of your condition, manage your symptoms, and ...
https://www.webmd.com/hiv-aids/features/living-with-hiv-stress-side-effects?src=RSS_PUBLIC
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....
https://www.webmd.com/hiv-aids/features/aging-with-hiv?src=RSS_PUBLIC
HIV: Managing Setbacks
HIV setbacks can be difficult to figure out. Sticking to treatment, navigating relationships, and maintaining your overall health can be overwhelming at times. Find out ways to cope with emotions...
https://www.webmd.com/hiv-aids/features/hiv-managing-setbacks?src=RSS_PUBLIC
What I Want You to Know About Living With HIV
Learn what people who are HIV-positive want you to know about the realities of living with the virus.
https://www.webmd.com/hiv-aids/features/hiv-want-know?src=RSS_PUBLIC
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 re...
Childhood ADHD Feelings Chart
A feelings chart might help your child with ADHD tell you what they’re feeling and why, and that could be a first step toward better behavior.
https://www.webmd.com/add-adhd/childhood-adhd/features/childhood-adhd-feelings-chart?src=RSS_PUBLIC
FDA Approves New Nasal Spray to Reverse Overdoses
The FDA has approved a second nasal spray for reversing an opioid overdose.