New Developments for Ankylosing Spondylitis
By Kathryn Dao, MD as told to Kara Mayer Robinson In recent decades, major advancements have been made in our understanding of ankylosing spondylitis (AS). We now know how to diagnose it and how to manage it better. Better Diagnosis We can now diagnose AS earlier because of improved technologies. Sixty years ago, we diagnosed people based More...
Long COVID Mobile Monitoring Study Hunts for Answers
April 18, 2023 – A new federal research project aims to answer lingering questions about long COVID using mobile monitoring devices to help track the condition. The federally funded RECOVER Initiative expects More...
Bird Flu in Chilean Man Shows Virus Adapting to Human Spread
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter MONDAY, April 17, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Tests done on a Chilean man infected with bird flu showed signs that the virus has partially adapted to spread between mammals. More...
Can ChatGPT Help Adults Manage Their Liver Disease?
April 14, 2023 – ChatGPT, an artificial intelligence-powered chatbot, may be helpful for people with cirrhosis or liver cancer by generating easy-to-understand information about the disease. ChatGPT is a More...
Bad Sleep Cuts Years Off Your Life, but Exercise Can Save You
April 11, 2023 — Experts recommend most adults get 7 to 9 hours of sleep a night. If you’re among the roughly one-third of people who sleep less (or more), regular exercise may help you dodge possible More...
CDC Investigating Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Flour
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter MONDAY, April 3, 2023 (HealthDay News) — U.S. health officials are investigating a Salmonella Infantis outbreak that is likely linked to raw flour. It’s not clear More...
How Can Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Help With Weight Management?
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 More...
Having Asthma, Eczema Might Raise Arthritis Risk
By Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, March 28, 2023 (HealthDay News) — If you’re one of the millions of people with allergic asthma or eczema, you may be more likely to develop the wear-and-tear More...
Could Melatonin Ease Self-Harm in Kids?
By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter MONDAY, March 27, 2023 (HealthDay News) — For depressed or anxious children, taking melatonin may afford a good night’s sleep and, as a result, lower the More...
Can Laws Be Medicines?
During a 5-year span between 1970 and 1975, 29 states in the United States lowered the legal age for drinking alcohol from 21 to 18, 19, or 20. Advocates for changing the minimum age noted that a person old More...
