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Stay up to date on the most recent health news and updatesAmid Therapy Waitlists, New AI Coach May Be Quicker Option
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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.
HIV: Getting Past the Fear
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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.
Tick-Borne Powassan Virus Can Kill — How to Protect Yourself
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Powassan virus is a rare and untreatable infection transmitted by ticks that can have fatal complications.
Exercise Might Boost Your Tolerance for Pain
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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.
In The News for May 25 : New rules for reporting reactions to natural health products
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In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what’s on the radar of our editors for the morning of […]
Who Does Your Doctor Work For?
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The corporate takeover of health care and why it matters.
HIV Stress and Side Effects: What to Know
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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 thrive.
Aging With HIV
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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. Find out why people are living longer and how to control complications as you age.
What I Want You to Know About Living With HIV
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Learn what people who are HIV-positive want you to know about the realities of living with the virus.
How raising the nation’s debt limit could reduce spending of some coronavirus relief funds
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With the pandemic officially over, leftover coronavirus relief money for vaccines, public health initiatives and other programs has become a target as negotiators try to reach a budget deal to […]
FDA Approves New Nasal Spray to Reverse Overdoses
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The FDA has approved a second nasal spray for reversing an opioid overdose.
Things Parents of Kids With ADHD Wish You Knew
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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.
ADHD in Children: Focus on the Positives
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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.
ADHD and Your Child’s Self-Esteem
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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.
PTSD, Other Mental Health Ills Haunt Gunshot Survivors
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A new study finds the trauma gunshot survivors experience can get worse as time goes by.
Neurodiversity: What Is It?
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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.
Big Emotions After an Adult ADHD Diagnosis
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From confusion to grief to relief, three women with ADHD talk about how they felt when they got diagnosed, and they share how they took charge of their lives.
Adult ADHD: Finding The Right Therapy
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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.
What Happens When You Stop Your ADHD Meds
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Some people decide not to take medications for ADHD. Learn about some of the strategies that work for them.
Severe Asthma and Lung Cancer: What’s the Link?
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Cutting-edge research is highlighting the link between heavily symptomatic asthma and lung cancer. Here’s what to know.
Geographic Atrophy: Caring for a Loved One Losing Their Sight
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One woman shares her experience caring for a loved one with geographic atrophy.
My Life With Geographic Atrophy
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From diagnosis to management, one woman shares her story about living with geographic atrophy.
Caring for Your Mental, Social, and Emotional Well-being 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.
Rare Disease Families Advocate For Change
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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.
Fat Growing Around Muscles Could Be a Silent Killer
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A new study says the fat that infiltrates your muscles appears to dramatically increase your risk of death.
Weight Loss Drug Helps Half of Teens in Study Tackle Obesity
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Semaglutide represents an effective treatment option for teens with obesity, with the potential to reduce BMI below the obesity threshold.
Mpox Virus Can Replicate on Surfaces for Days
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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.
What I’ve Learned From My Patients About the Challenges of Psoriatic Arthritis
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Find out what one rheumatologist has learned from her patients about psoriatic arthritis.
Spotlight: Trends I See in Psoriatic Arthritis Treatment
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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.
Most Crohn’s and Liver Disease Info on TikTok Is Accurate: Studies
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In a new study, three medical residents reviewed 81 TikTok videos identified by a search for #crohnsdisease. All were posted since January 2021. They found of the 25% that were educational, 80% were accurate.
Guidelines For Kids with Obesity: Family and Treatment Are Key
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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.
Hypnosis Can Be Powerful Therapy – But Will It Work for You?
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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.
Study Shows Season, Time of Day When Suicidal Thoughts Most Likely
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The time of year when many believe suicide is more common may be incorrect.
Will AI Perpetuate or Eliminate Health Disparities?
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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?
Obesity Drugs Plus Surgery Add Up to More Weight Loss: Study
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Adding obesity drugs to weight loss surgery helped patients lose more weight than using either option alone.
Rural docs want national standards on patient transport
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Rural physicians are calling for national standards on patient transfers to combat systemic racism and expand equitable access to health care for Canadians no matter where they live. “Every person […]
Magnetic Pen Set Stabilizes Writing for Parkinson’s Patients
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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.
Cervical Cancer Screenings Double With Mailed DIY Kits
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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.
The Impact of Weight Bias
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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.
Skin Patch Could Help Ease Peanut Allergy in Toddlers
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A new clinical trial shows a “peanut patch” may help protect toddlers who have potentially dangerous peanut allergies.
Surgery Beats Targeted Radiation for Early Stage Lung Cancer
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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.
Doctors Urged to Minimize Their Own Weight Bias and Stigma
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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.
Runner Molly Seidel on Making Strides With her ADHD
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Part 3: Like running, the Olympic athlete works on her mental health daily. “It’s OK that it’s always going to be hard. It’s OK that I’m gonna have to work at this every day.”
Federal Task Force Suggest Mammograms Start at 40, Not 50
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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.
Sleepwalking and Insomnia: What’s the Connection?
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Is there a link between sleepwalking and the sleep disorder insomnia? Here’s what to know.
Treating AAT Deficiency and COPD
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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.
Managing Genetic COPD
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An expert in AAT deficiency, also known as alpha-1 or genetic COPD, shares strategies for managing it.
Diagnosing Genetic COPD
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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.
Genetic COPD: My Story
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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.
New Hope Against Painful Skin Issues Caused by Radiation Therapy
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Two new studies suggest that a simple antibacterial treatment may be the solution for acute radiation dermatitis.
Valérie Tétreault advocates for mental health resources at National Bank Open
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Valérie Tétreault stepped away from competitive tennis when she was just 23 in part because she was struggling with her mental health. Now that she’s the tournament director for the […]
Addiction and Pain Management
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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.
Medications for Alcohol Dependence
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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.
India FM: Global institutions suffer from ‘trust deficit’
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PANAJI, India (AP) — India’s foreign minister on Friday criticized global institutions’ response to the COVID-19 pandemic and their ability to resolve geopolitical upheaval, saying that alternative forums have an […]
US often didn’t screen workers at migrant centers: Watchdog
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SAN DIEGO (AP) — The federal Health and Human Services Department often failed to perform required background checks on workers at emergency holding centers for migrant children who crossed the […]
The Amazing Things We Can Learn From Hospital Clowns
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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.
Israeli airstrike in Gaza kills 1 after prisoner’s death
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At least one person was killed and five others injured in an Israeli airstrike in the Gaza Strip, Palestinian health officials said Wednesday, after hours of fighting between Israel and […]
Americans Stressed, but Seeking Help: Mental Health Survey
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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.
Weight Loss Surgery Could Cut Cancer Risk in Half Over Time
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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.
You’ve Quit Smoking With Vaping. Now What?
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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.
How Should I Pick Walking Shoes If I Have Knee Pain?
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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.
Gut Microbiome Changes Throughout the Day and With the Seasons
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These changes can influence how our bodies respond to illnesses and how researchers explore answers to health issues.
Get the Care You Need in a COVID-19 World
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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.
‘Snake Oil’ Fake Cures for Long COVID Leave Patients at Risk
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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.
What’s Next in Health Care for Older Adults: Questions and Answers With John Whyte, MD
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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.
Pregnancy May Be Riskier for Women With Lupus
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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.
The Doctor’s Visit of the Future: Less Touching, More Tech
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The COVID-19 pandemic helped untether the primary care visit from the doctor’s office, empowering patients to demand access to their primary care doctors via video or other virtual means. Experts took notice.
Naps & Health: How Long You Nap May Matter
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Researchers found people who napped 30 minutes or longer were more likely to have a higher BMI, higher blood pressure and other conditions associated with heart disease and diabetes.
Turning to Vaping to Stop Smoking Not a Simple Solution
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The medical community remains split on recommending vaping to help patients who want to quit smoking cigarettes.
Finding a Path Forward: Runner Molly Seidel Takes Control of her ADHD
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Molly Seidel, an Olympic marathoner, discusses how finding out she was diagnosed with ADHD “made so much sense.”
What Is Breast Cancer Survivorship?
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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.
What's New in Diabetes Treatment?
New High-Tech Tools to Help Control Diabetes
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New high-tech devices may make it easier for many of the nation’s 21 million people with diabetes to control the disease.
Amazon axes ‘Halo’ fitness devices in cost-cutting move
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Amazon is winding down its health-focused Halo devices and membership as the tech giant continues to cut costs. The company told customers on Wednesday that it will issue refunds to […]
Skin Issues Can Be First Sign of Rheumatological Illnesses
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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.
What Does Vaping Do? New Research Shows Damage and Addiction
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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.
Preschool Ear, Nose, and Throat Problems Linked with Autism
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Very young children who have common ear and upper respiratory problems appear to have an increased risk of being diagnosis of autism or showed high levels of autism traits, according to a new study.
Stress Can Speed Aging, but Recovery Can Slow It Again: Study
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Measuring biological aging has become so precise with DNA-based technology that researchers showed that trauma or stressful life events can rapidly speed up the pace of aging. But they also found recovery from the experience can return aging to its baseline.
WHO fires doctor after findings of sexual misconduct by him
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GENEVA (AP) — The World Health Organization says it has fired one of its doctors who faced allegations, first reported by The Associated Press, that he had repeatedly engaged in […]
Is Surgery for Sciatica Really Worth It?
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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.
Maker of Opioid Overdose Drug Aiming for $50 OTC Price
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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.
Pandemic Saw Rise in Mistrust of Childhood Vaccines Worldwide
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A new UNICEF report reveals a significant decline in the public’s faith in the importance of childhood vaccines.
Simple Test Could Assess Risk of Dementia
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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.
Long COVID Treatment Not ‘One-Size-Fits-All’
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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.
Women and Hair Loss: The Causes
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WebMD talks to experts about the possible causes of hair loss in women.
My Spouse Is Depressed: Tips on How to Help and Cope
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Is your spouse depressed? If your loved one withdraws from activities or sex, spends more time alone, or drinks more alcohol than they once did, they may have depression. Find out what to do if your partner refuses to get therapy and get tips to protect your own mental health.
Your Mental and Kidney Health
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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.
Caring for a Loved One With C3 Glomerulopathy
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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.
Reasons Why Your Cough May Not Be Improving
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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).
What a Doctor Wants You to Know About Ulcerative Colitis
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From treatment to remission, symptoms to support, here’s what a doctor who treats it every day wants you to know about ulcerative colitis.
CDC Backs Call for Second COVID Booster for High Risk People
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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.
COVID-19 and Psoriasis: Is There a Link?
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New research is shedding light on how an infection with COVID-19 may reactivate, or even cause, psoriasis.
Ankylosing Spondylitis: When You’re Treatment Isn’t Working
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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.
Ankylosing Spondylitis: What I’ve Learned From Those I Treat
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Ankylosing spondylitis: Lessons learned from rheumatology expert in treatment, symptoms, medication, fatigue, and more.
New Developments for Ankylosing Spondylitis
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Ankylosing spondylitis: Advances in treatment, diagnosis, guidelines and lifestyle choices.
FDA OKs Second COVID Bivalent Booster for Many Americans
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The agency is looking to increase protection against COVID-19 by spurring interest in a bivalent booster, which to date has been received by just 17% of Americans.
Why Time Flies Faster With Age (and How to Slow It Down)
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Scientists are piecing together the time perception puzzle. Their findings could help you enjoy time more and improve your mental health.
Long COVID Mobile Monitoring Study Hunts for Answers
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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.
Weight Loss Drug Fracas Continues as Risk of Shortages Grows
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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.
Bird Flu in Chilean Man Shows Virus Adapting to Human Spread
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While the virus has partially adapted to spread between mammals, officials say the public health risk still remains low.
B.C. First Nations health gets $8.2 billion in federal funding to fix ‘disparities’
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VANCOUVER – The First Nations Health Authority in British Columbia will receive $8.2 billion over the next decade to help 200 Indigenous communities in a federal government renewal of funding. […]
Can ChatGPT Help Adults Manage Their Liver Disease?
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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.
How Old Is Too Old to Start Strength Training?
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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.
Some Bear Facts That Could Help Prevent Human Strokes
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Long periods of immobility can put people at risk of dangerous blood clots — yet hibernating bears lie around for months without any problem. Now scientists think they’ve figured out why.
Menopause Treatment Options: Your Questions Answered
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In our webinar, viewers asked Juliana M. Kling, MD, MPH, questions about hormone therapy, menopause symptoms, sex during menopause, and more.
Statins Cut Heart Risks for People Living With HIV
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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.
Limits on transgender care for Missouri youths begin shortly
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COLUMBIA. Mo. (AP) — Minors in Missouri soon will be required to undergo 18 months of therapy before receiving gender-affirming health care under an emergency rule released Thursday by the […]
At least 19 million COVID-19 vaccine doses in Canada set to expire by end of the year
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At least 19 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines are set to expire by the end of the year in Canada, according to data received by The Canadian Press. The federal […]
Panel to release roadmap for Thunder Bay, Ont., police reform
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THUNDER BAY, Ont. – An independent expert panel is set to release recommendations to reform the Thunder Bay Police Service and the board overseeing it, following calls for more Indigenous […]
Weight-Loss Surgery Might Reverse the Nerve Damage From Diabetes
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Long COVID: ‘On Par’ With Heart Disease, Cancer, Book Says
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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.
Wireless Pacemakers Used in Adults Might Soon Be an Option for Kids
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A new study suggests wireless pacemakers could be a safe and effective short-term option for children with slow heartbeats.
Bad Sleep Cuts Years Off Your Life, but Exercise Can Save You
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Sleep problems can raise the risk of heart disease and early death – unless you’re physically active.
Royals manager Quatraro return after 5-game COVID absence
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ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — First-year Kansas City Royals manager Matt Quatraro will return to the dugout for Monday night’s road game against the Texas Rangers after missing the club’s previous […]
Quebec tragedies put mental health in spotlight, but expert warns of stigma
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MONTREAL – A series of tragic incidents in Quebec has thrown the issue of the suspects’ mental health into the spotlight, but a Canada Research Chair holder says the debate […]
New chief for Peguis First Nation
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Peguis First Nation has elected a new chief, after a controversial election.
Life Expectancy With COPD
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There’s no one-size-fits-all answer when it comes to predicting someone’s life span with COPD. A lot depends on your age, health, lifestyle, and how severe the disease was when you were diagnosed, plus the steps you’ve taken to lessen the damage afterward.
Long COVID Hitting Some States, Minorities, Women Harder
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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.
How to Handle the Narcissist in Your Life
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Learn how to tell if the person in your life is a narcissist, what to do, and what not to do.
10 Ways to Manage Low Back Pain at Home
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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.
Say Goodbye to Your Period? There Are Options
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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.
Your Sleep Can Affect Your Stroke Risk
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Researchers say sleep problems (snoring, sleeping too much or too little) may be associated with elevated stroke risk.
Pandemic Saw Rise in Opioid Prescriptions Given After Childbirth
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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.
Will Telehealth Save Patients Money or Drive Up Costs?
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The real out-of-pocket costs are becoming clear, and it’s one mixed bag.
Ontario to expand list of tests midwives can order; midwives say it’s a first step
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TORONTO – Ontario is set to expand the list of tests midwives can order and perform, as part of the government’s push to increase community care options and ease health […]
Party leaders spar over health, public safety at forum
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The barbs were sharp and the tone was testy, at times, but none of three party leaders dropped their gloves at a leaders forum Tuesday.
Fatigue Is Common Among Older Adults, and It Has Many Possible Causes
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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.
Doctor’s Checklist for Treating Long COVID Patients
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Emerging research has identified a checklist of sorts that doctors should consider when a patient seeks care for what appears to be long COVID. Here’s what to know.
Are Your Clothes Dripping in ‘Forever Chemicals’?
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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.
Devastating Tornadoes Leave Hazards in Their Wake: Tips to Stay Safe
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Carbon monoxide (CO) from generators used to temporarily restore power can be dangerous and can kill in minutes.
Experts ID Likely Cause of Mysterious Hepatitis Outbreak in Kids
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Researchers have found that co-infection by multiple common viruses may have caused a mysterious hepatitis outbreak in kids worldwide.
Equal Access to Treatment May Improve PAH Care for Minorities
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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.
Alberta premier says she will no longer comment on Crown prosecutor controversy
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CALGARY – Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she will no longer speak about her involvement in how COVID-19 court cases are being prosecuted. Smith has told a news conference that […]
How Rush Hour Traffic Can Affect Your Brain
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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.
What’s Next After Judge Strikes Down Preventive Care Mandate?
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Health experts were researching exactly how many preventive services might be affected and said no changes would likely occur immediately.
Nasal COVID Treatment Shows Early Promise Against Multiple Variants
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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.
Vancouver asks artist, vigil keepers to end Indigenous children’s shoe memorial
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VANCOUVER – Officials in Vancouver are meeting with the artist and volunteers who are keeping vigil on a children’s shoe memorial on the steps of the city’s art gallery in […]
HIV Infections Could Spike After Ruling on Affordable Care Act: Experts
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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.
What I Learned About Caring for Someone With AMD
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If you are caring for a loved one with AMD, you may wonder what to do. Here’s how to meet their care needs while making sure they remain independent.
‘It’s going to take the community’: Yukon faces Canada’s worst toxic drug death rate
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When the doors close at night at the administration office at Yukon’s Carcross Tagish First Nation, a van hits the road and drives through the communities to offer naloxone to […]
Advocates urge officials to heed grieving mom’s plea for more mental health, housing
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TORONTO – Advocates are urging government officials to heed a grieving mother’s plea for more funding and support for mental health, housing and social services after her teenage son was […]
Top Health Challenges for Aging Asian Americans
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Older Asian Americans face a number of health disparities. Here are the biggest health concerns for aging Asian Americans.
Flu Boosts Short-Term Odds for Heart Attack 6-Fold
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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.
Having Asthma, Eczema Might Raise Arthritis Risk
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From a new study, the risk of osteoarthritis was even higher among people who had both allergic asthma and eczema.
Why not enjoy vicarious ‘newlywed’ spark?
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DEAR MISS LONELYHEARTS: My husband has an unhealthy fascination with the newly-married couple in the apartment next door. He loves to listen in to their silly fights, which is fairly easy, as we share old walls.
Weight Loss Benefits Persist Even After Regaining Some Pounds
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A new analysis gives a promising answer to the weight loss question: Is it better to have lost and gained, than never to have lost at all?
Baby Hair Care: Tips for Natural Hair
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How to take care of your baby’s natural hair: Find out what a dermatologist and a doctor say.
Boy dead, woman in hospital after house fire in Manitoba First Nation
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WINNIPEG – An 11-year-old boy has died following a house fire in a First Nation in western Manitoba. RCMP say the fire erupted Saturday evening in Sioux Valley Dakota Nation […]
Who Is Most Likely to Get Long COVID? Patient Data May Tell
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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.
Hong Kongers hold first protest in years under strict rules
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HONG KONG (AP) — Dozens of people on Sunday joined Hong Kong’s first authorized demonstration against the government since the lifting of major COVID-19 restrictions under unprecedentedly strict rules, including […]
Federal government, B.C. and Indigenous nation sign care co-ordination deal
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ENDERBY, B.C. – The delivery of child and family services grounded in Indigenous culture is being celebrated in British Columbia’s north Okanagan with the signing of the province’s first care […]
Anxiety, Depression Climbing Among People with IBD
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At the same time, many health care providers believe that patients’ mental health needs are being met.
Self-Care Tips for Parents of a Child With Central Precocious Puberty
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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.
Talking With Your Child About CPP
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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.
How It Affects Their Emotions and Social Life
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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).
Nova Scotia expected to table budget today with focus on health care — again
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HALIFAX – Nova Scotia’s Progressive Conservatives will table the second budget of their mandate today, and the focus is expected once again to be on health care. Ever since Premier […]
Handling Emotions After Breast Cancer
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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.
Running Long Distances Might Not Hurt Your Joints After All
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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.
Teens Heal Differently Than Adults After Concussion
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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.
AMD and Vision Loss: One Woman’s Story of Acceptance
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What’s it like to deal with vision loss from wet AMD? Find out how one woman has learned to adapt.