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Spinal Cords
ALS: 'Unique' cells could open up new avenues for therapy
Medical News Today - By Maria Cohut
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS, is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that leads to the death of nerve cells that control movement, …
ADHD
Concerta vs. Vyvanse for ADHD
Medical News Today - By Jessica Caporuscio
Concerta and Vyvanse are two stimulant medications that doctors can prescribe to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Vyvanse can …
Sleep
What to know about sleep aids
Medical News Today - By Jon Johnson
Sleep aids are any medications or herbs that help a person sleep. There are several ways in which sleep aids can help people get better rest. Some …
Skin Cancer
Facts about skin cancer in black people
Medical News Today - By Jenna Fletcher
It is not true that people with darker skin tones are immune to skin cancer. Black people and those with darker skin tones can and do get skin …
Bacteria
Is this scab infected? Diagnosis and treatment
Medical News Today - By Rachel Nall, MSN, CRNA
The body creates scabs to protect wounds from bacteria. If bacteria do get in, the wound can become infected. This may cause a crusty, yellow scab to …
Skin
What causes a hot back?
Medical News Today - By Zawn Villines
When the back feels hotter than the rest of the body, it can be alarming, especially if the heat appears suddenly or there are no other …
Pain
How can rheumatoid arthritis affect the jaw?
Medical News Today - By Jamie Eske
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) causes pain and inflammation in the joints. When RA affects the jaw, it often causes tenderness, stiffness, and pain when …
Herbs
The best herbs for joint pain
Medical News Today - By Jamie Eske
Arthritis is a general term that describes a family of medical conditions characterized by joint inflammation, pain, and stiffness. Herbs and other …
Prostate
What to know about dry orgasms
Medical News Today - By Jon Johnson
Dry orgasm, or orgasmic anejaculation, means that orgasm occurs without ejaculation, so the penis does not release semen as usual. There are several …
Skin
What to know about laser treatment for scars
Medical News Today - By Rachel Nall, MSN, CRNA
Dermatologists can use a laser to reduce a scar's appearance and minimize pain and itching. Laser treatment can also prevent scars from forming after …
Ovarian Cancer
Could targeting this enzyme halt ovarian cancer?
Medical News Today - By Catharine Paddock PhD
High-grade serous ovarian cancer is the most common form of ovarian cancer. In most people, the cancer develops resistance to chemotherapy and …
Greenspace
'Simply seeing green spaces' may help reduce cravings
Medical News Today - By Maria Cohut
Spending time in nature brings many physical and mental health benefits, but a new study suggests that even just being able to see nature from your …
Diets
How diet quality affects the colon's microbiome
Medical News Today - By Ana Sandoiu
New research has examined the effect of dietary quality on the composition of the colon's microbiota. The study suggests that following a high …
Algorithms
Could artificial intelligence be the future of cancer diagnosis?
Medical News Today - By Tim Newman
In a recent study, researchers trained an algorithm to differentiate between malignant and benign lesions in scans of breast tissue. With cancer, the …
Air Pollution
Air pollution may raise atherosclerosis, heart disease death risk
Medical News Today - By Ana Sandoiu
New research examines the link between exposure to air pollution and the risk of coronary artery calcification among Chinese adults. Studies have …
Fibrosis
What to know about scar tissue
Medical News Today - By Jessica Caporuscio PharmD
When a person has an injury, the body responds by repairing the damaged tissue, which creates scar tissue. Scar tissue is a collection of cells and …
Radiation Therapy
What to know about proton therapy for breast cancer
Medical News Today - By Jamie Eske
Proton therapy is a type of radiation therapy that uses proton beams to kill cancer cells. Unlike traditional radiation therapy, proton therapy does …
Honey
What to do if you've lost your voice
Medical News Today - By Shannon Johnson
When a person loses their voice, it is typically due to inflammation of the voice box, or larynx. Doctors call inflammation of the voice box …
Common Cold
Everything you need to know about summer colds
Medical News Today - By Zawn Villines
Regardless of when a person catches a cold, the cause is a virus. As the weather turns warm, the viruses that cause most colds tend to …
Autism
What are the symptoms of autism in a 3-year-old?
Medical News Today - By Jayne Leonard
Parents and caregivers who notice particular changes or challenges in a 3-year-old may wonder if these could indicate autism. Autism spectrum disorder …
Breast Cancer
What to know about mucinous carcinoma
Medical News Today - By Jayne Leonard
Mucinous carcinoma is a rare type of cancer that primarily develops in the breast. This form of breast cancer tends to be less aggressive, and the …
Depression
What to know about kratom for depression
Medical News Today - By Jenna Fletcher
Kratom is a plant that practitioners of Eastern medicine use to treat various ailments, including depression. While some research suggests that …
Crohn's Disease
What is bile acid malabsorption?
Medical News Today - By Danielle Dresden
Bile acids help the body break down fats and absorb key nutrients. The liver makes them, the gallbladder stores them, and they eventually go to work …
Aging
How do the breasts change with age and why?
Medical News Today - By Jamie Eske
As people get older, their body naturally produces fewer reproductive hormones, and this can lead to changes in the texture and shape of the …
Endometriosis
Endometriosis discovery paves way for non-hormonal treatment
Medical News Today - By Catharine Paddock PhD
Scientists have discovered that a certain type of immune cell could be a prime cause of pelvic pain in women with endometriosis. The finding could …
Dementia
Genes vs. lifestyle: Study 'undermines fatalistic view of dementia'
Medical News Today - By Ana Sandoiu
A new study investigates the effect of leading a healthful lifestyle on people who have a genetic predisposition to developing dementia. Elżbieta …
Superfoods
Are crickets and other creepy crawlies the new superfood?
Medical News Today - By Maria Cohut
In many cultures around the world, insects and arachnids form a normal part of a person's diet. In the United States and Europe, however, we tend to …
Cardiovascular Disease
Why even slim people may benefit from calorie restriction
Medical News Today - By Ana Sandoiu
Even slim people may benefit from restricting their calories; reducing daily calorie intake by around 300 per day can significantly improve markers …
Schizophrenia
New psychosis treatment targets genetic mutation instead of symptoms
Medical News Today - By Monica Beyer
A novel treatment that targets a specific genetic mutation could help alleviate the symptoms of psychosis, a new study finds. Deborah L. Levy, Ph.D. — …
Bowel Cancer
Bowel cancer: 3-drug combo may offer alternative to chemo
Medical News Today - By Lauren Sharkey
Chemotherapy treatment for people who have advanced bowel cancer and a particular genetic mutation is commonly ineffective. A combination of three …

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