By Cara Murez HealthDay ReporterWEDNESDAY, March 22, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Multiple sclerosis (MS) and atherosclerosis both involve an abnormal hardening of body tissue, and recent research suggests they may be linked.MS is a neurodegenerative disease that attacks the brain and spinal cord. Atherosclerosis is hardening of the arteries.Studies show connections between the two, according to… […]
July 31, 2023 – A groundbreaking study estimates nearly 1 in 100 Americans have inflammatory bowel disease and shines a light on the growing burden the disorder inflicts in the United States, where up to 56,000 new cases are diagnosed each year.The research shows an estimated 2.4 million Americans have some form of IBD. “The prevalence… […]
March 22, 2023 — Long-distance runners are often warned that they are wearing out their joints. But running distance, frequency, and speed are not associated with an increased risk of osteoarthritis, new research says.Osteoarthritis is caused by the breakdown of cartilage in joints, and it is the most common type of arthritis. Over 32.5 million… […]
March 22, 2023 — Layla Blitzer, a 17-year-old high school junior in New York City, was playing field hockey for her school last October and was hit hard by the ball, right above her eye.She sustained a serious concussion. She’s also had neck issues and headaches for the last 4 months. “They’re so severe I… […]
By Jennifer Kathleen Gibbons, as told to Kara Mayer RobinsonMy father, Richard, had wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD). As his caregiver, I saw him struggle with vision loss more and more over time.It was incredibly hard for him, especially since he loved to read. While it might have been nice if he just woke up… […]
By Jill Adelman, RN, as told to Kara Mayer RobinsonI was diagnosed with age-related macular degeneration (AMD) in November 2014, when I was 57. I’m now 66 years old.When I found out I had AMD, my initial reaction was complete devastation. I was in a state of shock, not knowing what the future was going to… […]
Can your thoughts and feelings be linked to your weight? Experts say yes. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a popular form of talk therapy that focuses on how your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are connected. It’s effective for a wide range of issues. Those include helping you reach and keep a healthy weight. In the WebMD webinar… […]
Carlos Julio Aponte, MD, still remembers his ankylosing spondylitis (AS) patient No. 1. The man, a former traffic controller, was referred to Aponte more than 4 decades ago, racked by such agonizing back pain since age 20 that he couldn’t hold a job. No one could pinpoint the source of the man’s “mysterious” ailment. One… […]
Alzheimer’s disease is a difficult diagnosis for the person with the disease as well as for all those who love them. As the brain becomes weaker, it becomes harder to recognize your loved one’s “old self.” It is as though the person you once knew and loved is gone even when they are physically still… […]
When it comes to living with migraines, sometimes you’re willing to try anything to stop the pain. A pounding migraine can make you feel like you are losing control. It’s natural to want to get back in charge. Some have gone to great lengths to quash the pain and other symptoms. From spraying cayenne pepper into… […]
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