Multiple sclerosis

Could a sunny climate prevent MS?

Mar 23, 2018

Multiple sclerosis is an autoimmune disease wherein the immune system turns against healthy cells in the central nervous system, attacking myelin, or the "coating" around nerve cells. Scientists now...

Depression

11 Stupidly Simple, Natural Antidotes To Anxiety And Depression

Mar 12, 2018

Most of these are backed by research and many only require minutes per day. Some will be obvious (though people often still don’t take them seriously), while for most people at least one or two...

Women's health

Which medicines affect contraception?

Mar 12, 2018

When you take two or more medicines at the same time, the effects of one medicine can be altered by the other(s). This is known as an interaction. Some medicines may stop hormonal contraception...

Crohn's disease

Crohn’s patient says don’t give up

Mar 8, 2018 • 3 comments

Abdominal pain and bowel problems were some of the symptoms that dominated Jamie's teenage years, but refusing to give up, she finally received the correct diagnosis of Crohn's disease after...

Colorectal cancer

Colorectal Cancer Screening Month: Getting checked could save your life | Ask A Doctor

Mar 6, 2018

Question: I’ll turn 50 next month. My friends tell me I’ll need a colonoscopy. I’m very healthy and wondering if that’s really necessary. Answer: Your friends are well informed and well timed —...

Psoriasis

The Newest Psoriasis Treatments Will Have You Wearing Short Sleeves Again

Mar 2, 2018

While there is still no cure for psoriasis, new treatments now allow millions of people who live with this inflammatory skin condition to sport short sleeves once again. One expert even called it...

Epilepsy

Cannabis drug halves the risk of an epileptic fit in more than 40% of sufferers

Mar 2, 2018 • 6 comments

Cannabis drug halves the risk of an epileptic fit in more than 40% of sufferers, study finds Taking cannabidiol (CBD) with approved medications makes 10% seizure free The dual treatment enables up...

Diabetes (Type 1)
Diabetes insipidus

Type 1 diabetes: Does the gut hold the key to prevention

Feb 23, 2018

Type 1 diabetes: Does the gut hold the key to prevention Targeting specific microbiota in the gut could be one way to protect against type 1 diabetes, a new study concludes. Researchers suggest that...

Multiple sclerosis

The Benefits of Therapeutic Massage for Multiple Sclerosis

Feb 14, 2018

You can think of massage as a way to relax or relieve tired muscles. But for people with multiple sclerosis, massage can be much more than that. "We see a change when we help people with MS. They...

The Flu. Prevention Tips

Feb 2, 2018

The Flu. Prevention Tips This flu season has been pretty bad here in the United States and it is still not over. The flu activity can last all the way until May and it generally hits its peak in...

What is right for me? Advil? Aspirin? Tyenol? Ibuprofen?

Jan 31, 2018 • 1 comment

Which over-the-counter pain reliever is right for you? Aspirin Over The Counter Brands: Bayer, Ecotrin, Equate, and other generic bottles Benefits: Relieves pain, fever, and swelling...

Rheumatoid arthritis

Why Your Doctor Might Use Ultrasound to Check Your Rheumatoid Arthritis Drug Progress

Jan 29, 2018

As portable ultrasound machines become faster and more accurate, rheumatologists are turning to them to check the disease activity of their rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients . Evidence suggests...