Help Avoid COVID, Injury as Kids Return to Sports
American Academy of Pediatrics: “COVID-19 Interim Guidance: Return to Sports and Physical Activity.” Jonathan Drezner, MD, professor of family medicine, University of Washington, Seattle; editor-in-chief British Journal of Sports Medicine; team doctor, Seattle Seahawks. Caitlyn Mooney, MD, clinical assistant professor of pediatrics and orthopedics, UT Health San Antonio; team doctor, University of Texas at San […]
Choosing a CPAP Machine
Sampat says a sleep technician, sleep technologist, or respiratory technologist can work with you directly to fit you to the right mask. 3. Consider comfort. Size is only one part of fit. You also want to think about the type of mask that will work best with your features. […]
High Cholesterol in Younger People
SOURCES: Brandon Wilson, FH advocate, Florida. Peter Gaskin, MD, pediatric cardiologist, University of Maryland Children’s Hospital; assistant professor, pediatrics, University of Maryland, Baltimore. Mary P. McGowan, MD, chief medical officer, The FH Foundation; cardiologist, Dartmouth Hitchcock, Lebanon, NH. National Heart, Lungs, and Blood Institute: “Blood Cholesterol,” “High Blood Cholesterol: What you need to know.” American […]
What You Need to Know
In the early 2000s, Caroline Williams started to notice tiny white flakes of skin on the shoulders of her clothes. “Dandruff,” she thought, and tried to treat it with over-the-counter remedies. But it got worse, and in 2004, she went to a doctor, who diagnosed psoriasis. For years afterward, doctors prescribed any number of creams, lotions, […]
What to Know When You’re Diagnosed With Sleep Apnea
If you just found out you have sleep apnea, you may wonder what to do next. The first step is to talk to your doctor about the lifestyle changes and treatments you can use to manage it and improve your quality of life. You may be surprised what a difference the right tools can make […]
Psoriasis and Body Image
Joni Kazantzis was 15 years old when she woke up one morning covered with red, scaly spots that looked a lot like chickenpox. It happened overnight, so her mother thought it may have been an allergic reaction. But within the same week, she got a diagnosis: guttate psoriasis. That’s a type of psoriasis that shows […]
‘MIND’ Diet May Help Preserve Brain in People With MS
By Cara MurezHealthDay Reporter FRIDAY, June 18, 2021 (HealthDay News) – A diet designed to boost brain health appears to benefit people with multiple sclerosis (MS), new research suggests. For the study, a team from Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City examined 185 people diagnosed with MS within the past […]
Consumer Advocacy Group Wants FDA Leaders Ousted Over Alzheimer’s Drug Approval
Advocates Who Backed Approval Decry Cost Aducanumab had a rocky road to approval but had unwavering backing from the Alzheimer’s Association and at least one other organization, UsAgainstAlzheimer’s. The Alzheimer’s Association was particularly outspoken in its support, and, as reported by Medscape in March, was accused of potential conflict of interest by Public […]
Meeting Couples’ Different Sleep Needs
Sharing a bed can make you feel closer to your partner, but it may also be a struggle when you have different sleep needs. Snoring, staggered sleep schedules, and a room that’s too hot or too cold are all common sleep problems. But it’s still possible to manage these issues and get a full night’s […]
Top Runner Blames Burrito for Positive Steroid Test
June 16, 2021 — One of America’s top runners says eating a pork burrito probably caused a positive steroid test that resulted in her being banned from competing in the U.S. Olympic trials. Shelby Houlihan, 28, competed for the U.S. in the 2016 summer games and holds American records for the 1,500- and 5,000-meter races. […]