COVID-19 is normally associated with the lungs and respiratory system. Most people think of symptoms such as coughing and shortness of breath when they think of COVID-19. However, COVID-19 can impact… [+5708 chars]
by Dr. Kristin Sohl Q: How can I help my daughter, who has autism, prepare for a telehealth appointment? A: Telehealth visits can be a helpful part of your child's ongoing medical care. Because regu… [+3858 chars]
People with diabetes are prone to a number of complications from this condition. But one of the newest pandemic era developments seems to show a link between diabetes and more severe illness from tho… [+4386 chars]
When taken as directed, pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) reduces the risk of HIV infection by 99%. Despite having a disproportionately high risk of contracting HIV, men who have sex with men (MSM) hav… [+2674 chars]
Sodium-glucose co-transporter-2 (SGLT2) inhibitors are a drug class beneficial for treating type 2 diabetes, kidney disease, and cardiovascular conditions, including heart failure. Research suggests … [+6802 chars]
MONDAY, June 20, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- Intraoperative urinary catheters do not reduce the risk for postoperative urinary retention (PUR) after laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair, according to a s… [+1247 chars]
Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) is the most common type of leukemia in adults in Western countries. Chronic means that it tends to develop slowly. Lymphocytic means it develops in white blood ce… [+4830 chars]
Watch now: Mum documents battle against Crohn's disease on TikTok A mum with Crohn's disease has become a TikTok sensation after sharing videos of her stoma bag in a bid to normalise the condition. … [+6368 chars]
Cancer cells can have thousands of mutations in their DNA. However, only a handful of those actually drive the progression of cancer; the rest are just along for the ride. Distinguishing these harmf… [+7367 chars]
BEIRUT : Lebanon announced on Monday its first case of monkeypox, the state news agency NNA reported, quoting the health ministry. The patient had come from abroad and is currently quarantining at h… [+99 chars]
Poor sleep significantly increased the risk of disease flare-ups in current or former smokers with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a study found. Sleep has not been extensively studied… [+3746 chars]
A large study has found that people with a prior heart attack or diabetes are more likely to have gum disease than their healthy counterparts. The research is presented at EuroPerio10, the world's le… [+3855 chars]
