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Diamox Sharpened Vision in IIH Patients
Losing your vision is a frightening prospect and a very real threat for people with idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH). One medication may help these patients.
12 Celebrities with Mental Illnesses
According to the National Institute of Mental Health, mental disorders are common in the US and affect tens of millions of people each year, of which only a fraction receives treatment.
Massage Improved Blood Flow, Promoted Healing
If you need another reason to go for that lengthy, deep-muscle massage, look no further. New research suggests massage may do more than just help you relax.
Healthy Diets Reduced Diabetes Risk
Poor diet can contribute to the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. But which is the right diet to reduce that risk?
Reviewing the Options for Treating MS
Multiple sclerosis (MS) symptoms vary widely among those with the disease. And that can complicate efforts to prescribe the right treatment for MS patients.
Navigating Nutrition with MS
Even for conditions that are not centered around the digestive system, nutrition can still play a key role. This is the case in one neuromuscular condition — multiple sclerosis.
FDA Approves New Rx for Stomach Cancer
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Cyramza (ramucirumab) to treat patients with advanced stomach cancer or gastroesophageal junction adenocarcinoma, a form of cancer located in the region where the esophagus joins the stomach.
Health Benefits of Running
Physical activity is an important contributor to one’s health and wellness, yet it seems that an increasing number of people in the U.S. are not getting enough exercise.
False-Positive Mammograms Increased Women’s Worries
Many women consider mammograms to be unpleasant but necessary tasks. However, the results of mammograms may cause a significant amount of worry.
Celiac Disease Linked to IBS in Kids
Celiac disease is not common among children, but it may have been underdiagnosed until recent years. Knowing risk factors for it may help parents.