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...

Psoriasis

Preventing Psoriasis with Vanilla Extract

Jan 26, 2018 • 1 comment

Small amounts of artificial vanilla extract, also known as vanillin, are in a wide range of products, from baked goods to perfumes. But vanillin's versatility doesn't stop there. In a recent mouse...

9 Things To Do This Morning to Make Your Whole Day More Productive

Jan 24, 2018

Some mornings everything goes right. You wake up before your alarm goes off. Your morning jog feels like playtime. The coffee tastes better. And there is no traffic on your way into the office. And...

Diabetes (Type 2)
Diabetes insipidus

Diabetes: Surprising gene discovery could fuel new treatments

Jan 17, 2018

By studying one family with rare blood sugar disorders, scientists have identified a gene mutation that can give rise to both high and low blood sugar. This discovery could lead to new treatments for...