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Do You Need A Full-Body MRI Scan? Probably Not, Experts Say
Whole body MRI scans may lead to unnecessary follow-up tests that are not only expensive, but also anxiety-inducing, experts say.
Anxiety, Your Brain, and Long COVID: What the Research Says
Anxiety, depression, and COVID-19 can be a bad combination for your brain — and your long-term health. Having anxiety and ...
Doctors, Researchers Work Hard to Improve Crohn’s Disease Treatments
Learn how Crohn’s disease treatment and long-term outlook have improved over the past few decades.
Doctor: What My Patients Have Taught Me About Crohn’s
A doctor explains some of the frustrations and problems his Crohn’s disease patients face and how he works to help ...
The Wisdom of Morrie: An Antidote to Today’s Loneliness Epidemic
Rob Schwartz, the son of the man made famous in the book Tuesday’s with Morrie, has published a new volume ...
Schizophrenia: Fighting the FDA for Clozapine Access
Are FDA REMS restrictions blocking access to clozapine for people with schizophrenia?
Why Watermelon Is Good for Your Cardiometabolic Health
Only 6.8% of U.S. adults have optimal cardiometabolic health,1 while an estimated 47 million have cardiometabolic disorders that increase their ...
Kratom as an Alternative for Opium Withdrawal
Editor’s Note: This article is a reprint. It was originally published June 24, 2018. With opioid overdose being the No. ...
Even Low Levels of Glyphosate Alter Your Gut Microbiota
About 8.6 billion kilograms of glyphosate, equivalent to about 18.9 billion pounds, have been applied to agricultural fields and other ...
Triple-Negative Breast Cancer: Q&A With Kevin Kalinsky, MD
In this WebMD webinar, attendees asked Kevin Kalinsky, MD, Director of Breast Medical Oncology at Winship Cancer Institute of Emory ...
‘BE FAST’: Time and Support Key for Younger Stroke Patients
A study over 15 years found an overall increase of 11% nationwide, with a 38% increase in the 18 to ...
Planning Financially for Myasthenia Gravis
Myasthenia gravis finances: What to expect, what to plan for, how to navigate insurance, where to find financial assistance.
Water and Homeopathy: Discoveries at Science’s Cutting Edge
Editor’s Note: This article is a reprint. It was originally published October 31, 2018. If the common physician, scientist and ...
What Made Doctors Do the Right Thing During COVID-19?
Since I was very young, I noticed a minority of people “got it” and could see through the current lie ...
Authorities Admit Loneliness Epidemic but Shun Responsibility
In early May 2023, U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy published an advisory1 on the growing epidemic of loneliness and social ...
About 1 in 3 With Diabetes Have Unknown Heart Risk: Study
If you have type 2 diabetes, you could already be at a higher risk for heart disease without knowing it.
‘Exciting Time’: FDA Commissioner Talks AI and Misinformation
AI’s potential depends on how it’s used, Robert Califf, MD, said. “It could be used for tremendous gain or it ...
Google — One of the Largest Monopolies in the World
Editor’s Note: This article is a reprint. It was originally published June 16, 2018. Google is undoubtedly one of the ...
Disinfectant Wipes Are Linked to Health Problems
Quaternary ammonium compounds are also called “QACs” or “quats.” They are a broad class of several hundred chemicals and are ...
Green Monkey DNA Found in COVID-19 Shots
In the video1 above, Dr. Steven E. Greer interviews microbiologist Kevin McKernan — a former researcher and team leader for ...
Psoriasis and Body Image
People with psoriasis share their experiences and how they learned to manage issues with body image, self-esteem, and quality of ...
Living Day to Day With Psoriasis
Lifestyle changes can help improve your psoriasis and your overall health. Follow these expert tips.
Psoriasis: Tips for Wearing Makeup
Some people with psoriasis choose to use makeup. Since this condition can cause skin flakiness and sensitivity, it’s important to ...
Are Psoriasis and Allergies Linked?
Psoriasis and allergies both cause itchy, skin and both involve immune system reactions. Could they be related?
The Paleo Diet and Your Cholesterol
Researchers are looking at how lower-carb diets like paleo might affect your cholesterol.
High Cholesterol in Younger People
If you think you don’t need to pay attention to your cholesterol numbers until you’re older, think again. Your heart ...
Can Statins Cause Brain Fog?
Some people report side effects like brain fog and memory loss with this drug designed to lower cholesterol. Here’s what ...
Yoga and Cholesterol
If you have high cholesterol, you might consider starting a workout program. Find out how yoga can be your secret ...
Things People With AFib Wish You Knew
Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is when your heart beats too fast, too slow, or erratically. Here’s what some people with AFib ...
Living With the Side Effects of AFib
Your life will probably change in some ways after a diagnosis of atrial fibrillation (AFib). The symptoms can lead to ...
