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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.

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Powassan virus is a rare and untreatable infection transmitted by ticks that can have fatal complications.

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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.

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The FDA has approved a second nasal spray for reversing an opioid overdose.

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Millions of children have ADHD, but faulty ideas about the disorder are widespread. Here’s what some parents of kids with ADHD want you to know.

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Can your child use certain ADHD traits to their advantage? Find out how focusing on the positives can help kids with ADHD build confidence and overcome obstacles.

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When your child has ADHD, constant criticism and negative feedback on their behavior can lead to low self-esteem. But there are things parents can do to boost it.

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A new study finds the trauma gunshot survivors experience can get worse as time goes by.

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There’s a growing push to focus on our brain differences, not deficits. This wider view of “normal” is a big part of something called neurodiversity.

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With the right therapeutic approach, you can grow the skills you need to thrive with ADHD. Find out how to make the right choices for you.

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One woman shares her experience caring for a loved one with geographic atrophy.

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From diagnosis to management, one woman shares her story about living with geographic atrophy.

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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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Kasey and Doug Woleben joined other families to establish the all-volunteer Cure Mito Foundation to help find a cure or treatment for Leigh syndrome.

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A new study says the fat that infiltrates your muscles appears to dramatically increase your risk of death.

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While most cases of mpox are spread via skin-to-skin contact, a new study reveals it’s possible to catch the virus by touching a contaminated surface in a house or a hospital room.

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Find out what one rheumatologist has learned from her patients about psoriatic arthritis.

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Psoriatic arthritis can be tricky to treat. Now, specialized treatments can zero in on specific factors in people that take out lots of the guesswork.

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One-tenth of parents have children who were overweight or obese, and over a quarter worry about their child’s weight, a new survey found.

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More and more data backs up hypnotherapy as a treatment for pain, anxiety, and more. But would it work for you? Here’s what to know.

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The time of year when many believe suicide is more common may be incorrect.

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As AI algorithms ramps up, should patients be raging against the machine or encouraged that they might eventually be treated equally?

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Adding obesity drugs to weight loss surgery helped patients lose more weight than using either option alone.

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Northwestern University undergraduate students created a stabilizing pen system that allows people living with Parkinson’s Disease to write with a steady hand.

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One way of increasing the uptake of screening for cervical cancer is mailing out self-collection HPV kits that woman can use in the comfort of their own home, say researchers.

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In this webinar, Joseph Nadglowski, CEO of the Obesity Action Coalition, spoke about weight bias and the effects it has on our mental and physical health.

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A new clinical trial shows a “peanut patch” may help protect toddlers who have potentially dangerous peanut allergies.

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A new study suggests people who are good surgical candidates for lung cancer appear to have a lower five-year survival rate if they opt to have radiation treatment instead of surgery.

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A statement from the American Association of Clinical Endocrinology addresses weight bias and stigma from health care professionals as well as patients themselves.

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The task force also called for more research on the effects of racism in breast cancer care, screening tools for dense breast tissue, and treatment options following a DCIS diagnosis.

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What is the treatment for alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency? Learn more about treatments for AAT deficiency and the lung disease it can cause.

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An expert in AAT deficiency, also known as alpha-1 or genetic COPD, shares strategies for managing it.

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An AAT deficiency diagnosis can take some time. Learn why it’s not always easy to get an alpha-1 diagnosis.

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This personal story details one woman’s experience with AAT deficiency, sometimes called genetic COPD. Learn more about life with AAT deficiency.

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Two new studies suggest that a simple antibacterial treatment may be the solution for acute radiation dermatitis.

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If you’ve battled a drug or alcohol addiction, you may be nervous about taking medications that treat pain, such as opioids. Learn more about the options you might have and how to weigh them.

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Treatment for alcohol use disorder isn’t just 12-step programs. Medication can help people who want to stop drinking or drink significantly less.

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Research shows that hospital clowns, aka medical clowns, therapeutic clowns, or clown doctors, can enhance patients’ quality of life and healing. We found a clown to show us how it’s done.

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Post-pandemic, more people are seeking help from therapists, many for the first time, and most often to deal with stress, anxiety, and depression, according to the results of a new national mental health survey.

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Investigators compared almost 56,000 people with obesity who had bariatric surgery to the same number who did not. They tracked how many people developed cancer over the next 10 years. The surgery group had less than half as many cases of cancer.

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Many Americans use vapes to quit smoking cigarettes. But because of nicotine levels of e-cigarettes, patients also may need help quitting the unauthorized cessation tools.

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If you have knee pain, wearing the right walking shoes can help ease those aches and pains. Experts offer advice on how to pick the best walking shoes and when it’s time to buy a new pair.

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These changes can influence how our bodies respond to illnesses and how researchers explore answers to health issues.

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What to expect at the doctor’s office, hospitals, and long-term care facilities, the future of telemedicine, and how to get the best care during COVID-19.

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From fad diets and vitamins to “blood washing” and stem cell therapy, long COVID patients are seeking out experimental therapies in a desperate bid to find hope and relief from debilitating symptoms.

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As WebMD’s chief medical officer, John Whyte, MD, is in a unique position to see both the current state of medical care for America’s older adults and the way things are trending for the future. We asked him to share his insight on a few topics, along with a bit of advice.

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A 10-year audit of hospital records found that women with lupus have more than twice the risk of giving birth to a baby who is premature or growth-restricted.

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The medical community remains split on recommending vaping to help patients who want to quit smoking cigarettes.

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The end of breast cancer treatment marks a big life change. Find out what you may experience and how to get the most out of life as a survivor.

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Skin conditions may be the first sign that a person has a rheumatic disease that will also affect the joints, muscles or ligaments.

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What do scientists know about the harms of vaping? Evidence is still inconclusive and mostly based on cell and animal research, but these early studies show that vapers will likely face long-term health woes.

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In a review of multiple studies, findings suggest surgery is not effective in relieving pain and disability in people with sciatica.

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Emergent said its goal is to make the OTC retail price “consistent” with the price the company charges public interest groups, which averages less than $50 per package. But the actual retail price will be set by individual retailers.

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A new UNICEF report reveals a significant decline in the public’s faith in the importance of childhood vaccines.

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A test called SOMI, short for Stages of Objective Memory Impairment, screens older people for dementia risk before there are signs of memory loss.

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A study has found what many patients and doctors are already discovering: There is no single treatment for long COVID, and many different patients are having many different symptoms.

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IgA nephropathy can raise your chances of depression, anxiety, and stress. Here are some steps you can take to manage your mental and kidney health.

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What does it look like to care for someone with C3 glomerulopathy? Learn about challenges of the condition, what to expect, and how to care for yourself, too.

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Reasons why your cough persists (conditions that cause chronic cough) and what you may be doing to impede healing (lifestyle habits).

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The agency said that people at higher risk — such as the immunocompromised and those over age 65 — could choose to get a second booster shot before this fall.

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Ankylosing spondylitis: An expert shares strategies for what to do when treatment doesn’t work, like trying new medication and next steps.

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Ankylosing spondylitis: Lessons learned from rheumatology expert in treatment, symptoms, medication, fatigue, and more.

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Ankylosing spondylitis: Advances in treatment, diagnosis, guidelines and lifestyle choices.

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The federally funded RECOVER Initiative expects to give out 10,000 sensors to people with long COVID to collect data in real time.

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Since one of the side effects of type 2 diabetes drug Ozempic is weight loss, people without diabetes have flocked to purchase the drug for a quicker way to shed pounds. To prevent widespread shortages, Canadian province British Columbia is banning Americans from purchasing the drug.

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While the virus has partially adapted to spread between mammals, officials say the public health risk still remains low.

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ChatGPT delivered correct responses to commonly asked patient questions on cirrhosis and liver cancer, including how it is diagnosed and treated, and lifestyle and prevention strategies that may be useful.

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Lifting weights may be the best way to improve quality of life for older adults, even if they’ve never held a dumbbell in their life.

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As people with HIV live longer thanks to decades of medical research and advances, premature heart disease and other chronic conditions have emerged as leading causes of illness and death.

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Two years after weight loss surgery, researches found patients had improvements in peripheral neuropathay aTwo years after weight loss surgery, researches found patients had improvements in peripheral neuropathy as well as high blood sugar (glucose) levels and levels of certain lipids (fats).s well as high blood sugar (glucose) levels and levels of certain lipids (fats).

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The clinical burden of long COVID is somewhere on par with the whole of heart disease all over again, or the whole of oncology all over again, one of the book’s authors says.

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A new study suggests wireless pacemakers could be a safe and effective short-term option for children with slow heartbeats.

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Sleep problems can raise the risk of heart disease and early death – unless you’re physically active.

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The Census Bureau found that while 27% of adults have gotten long COVID, the condition has impacted some states more than others. The proportion of residents hit with long COVID ranged from a low of 18.8% in New Jersey to a high of 40.7% in West Virginia.

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A painful back is one of the most common physical ailments. Learns what you can do at home to get relief.

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Although period suppression is a safe option for teens, some doctors are hesitant to prescribe birth control to their adolescent patients for this purpose.

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Researchers say sleep problems (snoring, sleeping too much or too little) may be associated with elevated stroke risk.

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New mothers who gave birth early in the pandemic filled far more opioid prescriptions than American women did previously, raising concerns about the potential for narcotic misuse.

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The real out-of-pocket costs are becoming clear, and it’s one mixed bag.

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Persistent fatigue — the feeling of having no energy — can contribute to frailty and affects 40% to 74% of older patients with chronic illness. Yet its causes can be elusive.

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The full health risks of wearing apparel made with PFAS, also known as “forever chemicals,” are still unknown. But states are taking action so clothing makers will remove them.

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Carbon monoxide (CO) from generators used to temporarily restore power can be dangerous and can kill in minutes.

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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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No one likes to sit in traffic. Now, new research finds that toughing out rush hour may also present significant brain health risks you never knew about.

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Health experts were researching exactly how many preventive services might be affected and said no changes would likely occur immediately.

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An antiviral therapy in early development has the potential to prevent or treat COVID-19 infection when given as a nasal spray in as little as 4 hours before or after exposure.

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Ending coverage of the medication known as PrEP, which was mandated for health insurers under the Affordable Care Act, will result in at least 2,000 new HIV infections within a year, experts said.

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A new study finds a heart attack is six times more likely in the week after a person is diagnosed with flu than in the year before or after.

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From a new study, the risk of osteoarthritis was even higher among people who had both allergic asthma and eczema.

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How to take care of your baby’s natural hair: Find out what a dermatologist and a doctor say.

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A review finds that certain groups are more likely to get long COVID, but patients who had at least two COVID vaccine doses had a lower risk of it down the line.

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At the same time, many health care providers believe that patients’ mental health needs are being met.

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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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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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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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Post-cancer stress following breast cancer is real. Learn how it can affect you and what you can do about it.

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It has generally been thought that running could increase the risk of osteoarthritis because it puts more load on joints than walking or standing.

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Teens experience many of the same symptoms of concussions as adults, but they may be worse, and take longer to end.