Health
Flu Shots: Who Needs Them?
Many new shots have been pointed our way since the COVID-19 pandemic began. Do you really need a flu shot ...
Fat Festival? Calories in Food at the Fair
Foods sold at fairs and festivals are often deep-fried diet disasters. Find out the fat and calorie counts for favorite ...
The Invisibility of Ankylosing Spondylitis
Teacher Ali Cornish details what life is like living with a disease no one else can see.
Why We Love Scary Movies
Horror films are scarier than ever. Why do we watch, and what do scary movies do to us?
Overcoming the Challenges of Ankylosing Spondylitis
Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) advocate Jed Finley details growing up with the condition and shares how its challenges led him to ...
Getting Physical to Ease Your Ankylosing Spondylitis
Physical therapist Maura Iversen shares how exercise and other practices can ease the pain and stiffness that come with ankylosing ...
Best Hacks for Ankylosing Spondylitis
Ankylosing spondylitis can make everyday tasks harder. Here, advocates reveal their best tools and hacks.
What Your Mucus Says About Your Health
Yes, mucus – or snot, or phlegm – is gross, but it has vital clues about your health. Learn what ...
The Complicated Landscape of Seniors and Medications
Most elderly patients take multiple medications with the potential to create multiple complications.
How I Decided to Treat My Psoriatic Disease With Biologics
One woman shares her story about her struggle with psoriatic disease symptoms and how she and her doctor chose to ...
Microplastics Found in Human Breast Milk
Microplastics have been detected in human breast milk for the first time, according to a new study published in Polymers.
Non-Radiographic Axial Spondyloarthritis
Rheumatologist Jonathan Chan, MD, explains how non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis is different from ankylosing spondylitis.
Staying Active With Ankylosing Spondylitis
Blogger Charis Hill, a former marathoner, details their diagnosis and how they stay active as their disease progresses.
Why Some Psoriatic Disease Symptoms Are Unreported
Why do symptoms of psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, and psoriatic disease get missed? Find out from a psoriatic disease advocate.
Finding Success When Managing Psoriatic Disease
A dermatologist explains how to set psoriatic disease goals, and achieve them.
My Journey to Treating With a Biologic
Biologics gave me my life back. Once I took the medicine, my skin became human again. And I changed from ...
Lowering the Expense of Psoriatic Disease Treatments
The cost of treatment for psoriatic disease can feel out of reach for some people. A dermatologist offers advice on ...
Big Name Researchers May Get Special Treatment, Limiting New Science
Are there “cool kids” in science? Yes, there are — and that may be limiting up-and-comers from getting new research ...
Caring for Your Mental Health Along With Psoriatic Disease
If you have psoriatic disease, you may get mental health challenges like depression. Here’s why you feel the way that ...
What Is Cuffing Season?
As the weather turns chilly, “cuffing season” starts for relationships. What exactly does that mean? Find out.
Psoriatic Disease: Making Peace With Your Body
Psoriatic disease can be frustrating. You may feel like you’re at war with yourself. But embracing your body may bring ...
Psoriatic Disease: Why It’s Misunderstood
Early treatment is important if you have psoriatic disease. But finding the right care isn’t always easy, as one advocate ...
What Is Cuffing Season?
As the weather turns chilly, “cuffing season” starts for relationships. What exactly does that mean? Find out.
CDC to Switch From Daily to Weekly COVID Data Updates
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says it will start updating COVID-19 case and death counts on a ...
Monkeypox Case Rates 5 Times Higher in Black Americans
Monkeypox cases in the U.S. disproportionately affect Black Americans, with rates five times higher than among white peers. Hispanic Americans, ...
Millions of U.S. Students Still Vape, Despite Yearly Declines
More than 2.5 million middle school and high school students in the U.S. use e-cigarettes. The 2022 National Youth Tobacco ...
At the Front Lines of Long COVID, Local Clinics Prove Vital
Big name hospital chains across the U.S. are opening dedicated centers to help patients dealing with long COVID. But so ...
An Untreated Tick Bite Made Her the ‘Bionic Woman’
Meghan Bradshaw has had 16 joint reconstructions and eight joint replacements, all before age 30. This is due to a ...
Reddit Leads the Way for STD Information Seeking
To avoid stigma, teens and young adults turn to Reddit sub forum for STD information.
Moms Eating Ultra-Processed Food Raises Kids’ Obesity Risk
Moms who consume ultra-processed food during pregnancy may contribute to their children being obese or overweight in childhood and adolescence, ...
