We all know there's no magic pill to swallow that makes you look younger, but healthy lifestyle choices help slow down the aging process. While changes to the skin are more noticeable in your 40s and… [+5918 chars]
People who eat high amounts of ultra-processed foods, such as soft drinks, chips, and cookies, may have a higher risk of developing dementia than people who eat low amounts, according to a study rece… [+4956 chars]
Editor's note: Find the latest COVID-19 news and guidance in Medscape's Coronavirus Resource Center. A novel study of genome-wide association studies (GWASs) of people with COVID-19 or thyroid disor… [+7408 chars]
Lyme disease diagnoses have risen by 60% in rural areas and 19% in urban areas in the United States over the past 5 years and by 357% and 65%, respectively, over the past 15 years, according to data … [+3616 chars]
Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition that causes changes in a person’s mood and energy levels. Depending on the type of bipolar disorder someone has, they can go from feeling very “up” to ve… [+455 chars]
Patients with gout are more likely to experience a cardiovascular event following a flare, according to data published in JAMA. “In addition to traditional cardiovascular risk factors, inflammation… [+4377 chars]
Hereditary conditions: A series looking at genetic conditions and what you need to know and look out for. Leah Cheung from Wexford knew type 1 diabetes ran in her family, as her grandparents, aunt a… [+6703 chars]
Retraining the brain to communicate with the back can help alleviate chronic back pain, according to a study.Teaching people how to think about their body in pain, how they process sensory informatio… [+1351 chars]
Treatment options for Multiple Myeloma have widened enormously since the turn of the millenium writes Michael McHale and patient outcomes and survival rates have improved significantly in that time … [+7274 chars]
Leukemia is a group of cancers that start in blood-producing cells in your bone marrow and quickly spread to your blood. Leukemia can cause symptoms that affect many parts of your body, such as your … [+5154 chars]
Disease of the microscopic blood vessels that feed the white matter of our brain is associated with worse cognitive function and memory deficits in individuals with Alzheimer's, scientists report."Th… [+8444 chars]
Kids as young as 9 are dieting and vomiting to try to lose weight, research suggests. A study of almost 12,000 kids across the US, published as a research letter in JAMA Pediatrics on Monday, found … [+3364 chars]
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