Medical
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Adding Liothyronine for Hypothyroidism Doesn't Up Breast Cancer Risk
A large Swedish study shows those treated with LT3 in combination with LT4 for hypothyroidism have no greater breast cancer risk than individuals...
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Naltrexone Cuts Hospitalization, Deaths in Alcohol Use Disorder
A study suggests that clinicians treating AUD have a toolkit of pharmacologic options to help their patients, with naltrexone as a potential...
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Little Help, Possible Harm of Antidepressants for Pain
A new review suggests that the benefits of antidepressants for back pain and osteoarthritis are limited. Medscape Medical News
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Upcoming SMFM Meeting Will Highlight Disparities, COVID-19
Although the annual Society of Maternal-Fetal Medicine meeting will involve the same breadth of topics as in the past, the intersection of the...
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What We Know and Don't Know About Virus Variants and Vaccines
Leaders in infectious disease medicine address concerns about SARS-CoV-2 variants emerging in the US and globally, and assess the evidence....
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Biden Signs 10 New Orders to Help Fight COVID-19
The orders establish a COVID-19 response office and mask requirement in airports, federal buildings. AAFP applauds action, most of which will need...
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Finding Your MS Support Community
Finding a support community can help with many aspects of life with MS. Learn how one woman did it, and what might work for you.
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Which Foods Should You Avoid if You Have Lung Cancer?
It’s key to eat the right foods when you have lung cancer. But there are some foods you should stay away from, too. Learn which ones and why.
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FDA Approves First Once-a-Month HIV Therapy
This could give some adult patients the option of receiving an injection once a month instead of taking a daily pill.
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Baseball Great Hank Aaron Dies at 86
The Atlanta Braves, his former team, announced Aaron’s death at age 86. He died in his sleep, The Associated Press reported, and no cause of death...
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Healthier 2021: Mark Found Inspiration Close to Home
After watching my 14-year-old daughter's team workout, I realized I could do more to push myself in my healthier 2021 journey.
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Can Apps Help People With Crohn’s?
An app may help you manage your Crohn’s disease, but there are things to keep in mind. Learn about the pros and cons of Crohn’s apps and how to...
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How to Advocate for Yourself With UC
When you have ulcerative colitis (UC), you have to be able to stand up for yourself when it comes to getting the proper medical care and making...
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COVID, Politics Make Dry January Harder Than Ever
From the deadly pandemic to the cratered economy to the toxic political campaign season, laying off alcohol was more of a struggle for many.
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Body May 'Remember' Prior Coronavirus Infections
Previous coronavirus infections might prime the immune system to fight the new coronavirus that causes COVID-19, a new study suggests.
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Meth Overdose Deaths Are Surging in the U.S.
The problem is even greater among Blacks and American Indians and Alaska Natives, a new study warns.
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For Many, Obesity Is a Literal Headache
As worldwide obesity rates continue to soar, new research shows that growing numbers of people are developing a potentially blinding type of...
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Exercise Doesn't Boost Health If You Stay Obese
The harmful effects of obesity on the heart can't be undone by exercise, and it's not possible to be "fat but healthy," Spanish researchers warn.
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More Than 200,000 Americans Have Lupus
A new study reveals how widespread the disease is in the United States.
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Stem Cell Therapy: A Breakthrough Against MS?
Stem cell transplants may have long-lasting benefits for some people with aggressive cases of multiple sclerosis, a new study suggests.
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Two-Drug Combo May Help Fight Meth Addiction
In what may signal a seismic shift in the treatment of methamphetamine addiction, a pair of prescription drugs appears to help patients...
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Foods to Avoid When You Have MS
Could skipping certain foods help you manage symptoms of multiple sclerosis (MS)? Experts say that paying close attention to what you eat does play...
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Can a Stem Cell Transplant Help With MS?
Learn how a stem cell transplant put one woman’s MS into remission.
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The Link Between Chronic Inflammation and Lung Cancer
Learn more about the link between ongoing inflammation and lung cancer, and what you can do to fight it.
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How I Found My Lung Cancer Community
Many people who have or had lung cancer say they wouldn’t have made it through the early days of the disease without the support of people who have...