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A groundbreaking study estimates nearly 1 in 100 Americans have inflammatory bowel disease and shines a light on the growing burden the disorder inflicts in the United States, where up to 56,000 new cases are diagnosed each year. source https://www.webmd.com/ibd-crohns-disease/news/20230731/more-than-2-million-in-us-have-inflammatory-bowel-disease?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Two-time Olympian and former professional soccer player Rosie White shares how she overcame ulcerative colitis on and off the field. source https://www.webmd.com/ibd-crohns-disease/ulcerative-colitis/news/20230728/playing-through-the-pain-of-ulcerative-colitis?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Researchers have known for several years that the sex gap related to alcohol use and complications is narrowing. Women are drinking more, engaging in more high-risk drinking, and increasingly developing alcohol use disorder. source https://www.webmd.com/women/news/20230728/women-increasingly-dying-of-alcohol-related-causes?src=RSS_PUBLIC

People who have multiple myeloma often need emotional and psychological support. You can get this from social workers, psychologists, support groups, and peer counselors. source https://www.webmd.com/cancer/multiple-myeloma/features/multiple-myeloma-support?src=RSS_PUBLIC

When you get a diagnosis of multiple myeloma, you may not even know what it is. Find out why this type of cancer is different from most others and what your treatment options look like. source https://www.webmd.com/cancer/multiple-myeloma/features/multiple-myeloma-what-to-know?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Olive oil has been tied to lower risks of heart disease, cancer, diabetes, neurological diseases like dementia and Parkinson’s, and early death in general. source https://www.webmd.com/diet/news/20230727/is-olive-oil-the-ultimate-superfood?src=RSS_PUBLIC

It’s understandable to want to do whatever it takes to make migraines stop. But some home remedies are better ideas than others. source https://www.webmd.com/migraines-headaches/features/cm/migraine-cures-home-remedies?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Summer is a time of fun and enjoyment, vacations, camp, and family trips. But many popular activities of summer, such as swimming, can have safety risks, especially to the eyes and ears. source https://www.webmd.com/eye-health/news/20230726/protecting-your-eyes-and-ears-during-summertime?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Three people share their experiences with the chronic condition and what they've learned about finding treatments that really help. source https://www.webmd.com/migraines-headaches/features/tips-living-migraine?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Eating during an 8-hour window is just as good as calorie counting for weight loss, according to new findings released Monday. source https://www.webmd.com/diabetes/news/20230725/intermittent-fasting-vs-calorie-counting-for-type-2-diabetes?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Many people with rheumatoid arthritis try various kinds of remedies to improve their pain before finding the best solutions for their symptoms. source https://www.webmd.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/features/cm/ra-home-remedies-what-to-know?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Heart conditions are on a long list of reasons why the United States has the highest maternal mortality rate of any developed country. But death rates are three times higher in Black women. And the troubling irony: An estimated 80% of these deaths are preventable. source https://www.webmd.com/women/news/20230725/us-maternal-mortality-deaths-seem-largely-preventable?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Living with an arthritic condition can be a challenge. Here are some assistive gadgets, mobility devices, and safety tips that can make it easier. source https://www.webmd.com/arthritis/features/living-easier-arthritis-devices?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a disease that can upend lives. Learn how two people ultimately found a way to forge ahead after their diagnoses. source https://www.webmd.com/ankylosing-spondylitis/features/arthritis-as-patient-stories-journeys?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Saada Branker is a 51-year-old Canadian who has lived with rheumatoid arthritis since age 12. She shares what she learned about living her best life with a chronic illness. source https://www.webmd.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/features/arthritis-as-self-advocate?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Everyone gets back pain at some time. Here are six ways to help you improve your back pain. source https://www.webmd.com/back-pain/features/6-back-pain-tips?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a rare type of arthritis in the spine whose main symptom -- back pain -- is a common, everyday complaint. That’s just one reason why so many people with AS wait years for a correct diagnosis. source https://www.webmd.com/ankylosing-spondylitis/features/ankylosing-spondylitis-diagnosis?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Maintain your relationship with a loved one who has Alzheimer’s through relationship-centered care. source https://www.webmd.com/alzheimers/features/maintain-relationship-loved-one-alzheimers?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Agitation and anxiety are common Alzheimer’s symptoms. Learn creative ways to calm your loved one and help take the angst out of Alzheimer’s. source https://www.webmd.com/alzheimers/features/creative-outlet-agitation-alzheimers?src=RSS_PUBLIC

It’s understandable to want to do whatever it takes to make migraines stop. But some home remedies are better ideas than others. source https://www.webmd.com/features/cm/migraine-cures-home-remedies?src=RSS_PUBLIC

The adage “it’s all fun and games until someone gets hurt” readily applies to pickleball, as research shows medical costs of pickleball will top $377 million this year alone. source https://www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/news/20230724/heres-how-to-play-pickleball-safely?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Do some people just have the ability to cope with sizzling temperatures and some don’t? It’s debated among experts, with some saying people may tend to have a better or worse tolerance to heat. source https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/news/20230721/handling-the-heat-are-some-us-naturally-better-at-it?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Audiologists, even those who generally support the idea of non-prescription hearing aids, worry that without an initial evaluation and ongoing care, people will buy the devices without understanding how to use or adjust them. source https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/features/fda-otc-hearing-aids?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Gout is a form of arthritis that causes intense pain, redness, and swelling of the joints and extremities. If it’s not treated, it can lead to high blood pressure, heart attacks, diabetes, kidney problems, and obesity. Now, researchers are taking a closer look at another health challenge linked to gout: depression. source https://www.webmd.com/arthritis/news/20230720/the-link-between-gout-and-depression-what-to-know?src=RSS_PUBLIC

An easy-to-administer method of blood collection could make accurate diagnoses and regular monitoring easier for patients with suspected cognitive impairment. source https://www.webmd.com/alzheimers/news/20230720/finger-prick-blood-test-promising-for-alzheimers-diagnosis?src=RSS_PUBLIC

A new study has encouraging news for weekend warriors: It’s the amount of exercise, not the pattern of exercise, that counts, even if the workouts aren’t evenly distributed over the week. source https://www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/news/20230719/your-heart-benefits-even-if-you-exercise-as-a-weekend-warrior?src=RSS_PUBLIC

A medical examiner’s report points to small bowel obstruction as the cause of death, but was it caused by bariatric surgery years earlier? source https://www.webmd.com/obesity/news/20230717/did-bariatric-surgery-lead-to-lisa-marie-presleys-death?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Illnesses spread by ticks and mosquitos are on the rise, prompting warnings from doctors and scientists to take precautions and watch out for any tell-tale symptoms. Here's what to know. source https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/news/20230717/mosquito-tick-borne-illnesses-on-the-rise-what-to-know?src=RSS_PUBLIC

If you are plagued by sinus problems, take a moment to consider these valuable parts of your body. What can turn good sinuses into problem sinuses? source https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/features/zz-test-med-ref-causes-sinus-problems?src=RSS_PUBLIC

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What to know about the link between ADHD and epilepsy in adults. source https://www.webmd.com/epilepsy/news/20230713/adhd-epilepsy-in-adults-what-to-know?src=RSS_PUBLIC

If you have myasthenia gravis, you may wonder how to manage your fatigue. One woman shares how she balances everything. source https://www.webmd.com/brain/features/change-pace-myasthenia-gravis?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Ketamine is not FDA-approved to treat migraine, but it shows some promise in some people. Read one person’s story. source https://www.webmd.com/migraines-headaches/features/cm/ketamine-migraine-one-persons-journey?src=RSS_PUBLIC

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Learn some simple habits you can teach your kids that will help them – and your family – stay well and head off colds and flu. source https://www.webmd.com/cold-and-flu/cold-flu-map/features/teach-kids-avoid-cold-flu?src=RSS_PUBLIC

It's not yet known how much the pill will cost when it becomes available in 2024. source https://www.webmd.com/sex/birth-control/news/20230713/fda-approves-over-the-counter-birth-control-pill?src=RSS_PUBLIC

It’s possible to catch COVID-19 and a cold or flu at the same time. Here are tips on how to feel better with a coinfection. source https://www.webmd.com/cold-and-flu/cold-flu-map/features/cold-flu-plus-covid?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Yes, mucus – or snot, or phlegm – is gross, but it has vital clues about your health. Learn what it might be telling you and when to see a doctor. source https://www.webmd.com/cold-and-flu/cold-flu-map/features/mucus-and-health?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Mind-altering drugs could open the brain to a state of childlike learning, aiding recovery from psychological trauma, brain injury, or paralysis. source https://www.webmd.com/brain/news/20230712/how-psychedelics-can-heal-a-broken-mind?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Mind-altering drugs could open the brain to a state of childlike learning, aiding recovery from psychological trauma, brain injury, or paralysis. source https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/news/20230712/how-psychedelics-can-heal-a-broken-mind?src=RSS_PUBLIC

You can develop primary hypertension and high blood pressure even if you exercise regularly, eat clean, and don’t smoke. We share ways to get ahead of a primary hypertension diagnosis, along with tips to keep this “silent” disease in check. source https://www.webmd.com/hypertension-high-blood-pressure/news/20230712/healthy-and-still-got-high-blood-pressure?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Joint replacements are more common, and experts agree age is not a factor when considering candidates for joint replacement. source https://www.webmd.com/healthy-aging/news/20230711/few-age-limitations-for-joint-replacement?src=RSS_PUBLIC

The finding flies in the face of U.S. and other dietary guidelines that recommend restricting whole-fat foods in favor of low-fat products. source https://www.webmd.com/diet/news/20230711/whole-fat-dairy-ok-for-a-heart-healthy-diet?src=RSS_PUBLIC

After three family members from three different generations died of ALS, I took the chance on a clinical trial to see if I had a greater risk of developing the disease. source https://www.webmd.com/brain/news/20230710/from-health-journalist-to-als-trial-participant?src=RSS_PUBLIC

About one-quarter of children in a recent study had one or more new eye-related findings that may have contributed to their headaches, researchers say. source https://www.webmd.com/children/news/20230710/childrens-headaches-could-be-caused-by-eye-problems?src=RSS_PUBLIC

With no cure in sight, any new approval ushers in hope, including with an agent like Leqembi that slowed progression of the disease an average of 27% in research. source https://www.webmd.com/alzheimers/news/20230707/approval-of-alzheimers-drug-brings-home-some-safety-concerns?src=RSS_PUBLIC

It’s hot as Hades and the power’s out. Now what? source https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/news/20230707/staying-cool-in-extreme-heat-when-the-power-fails?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Rheumatoid arthritis can make it hard to stay active. Andy Pendergrass of Louisiana shares how he keeps his athletic dreams alive. source https://www.webmd.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/features/ra-patient-story-staying-fit-journeys?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Humans have reached the peak of their ability to adjust to extreme heat conditions. What comes next is not pretty. source https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/news/20230707/extreme-heat-kills-record-temps-leave-us-all-vulnerable?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Study data shows the drug may slow Alzheimer’s progression by 27% over 18 months. source https://www.webmd.com/alzheimers/news/20230706/fda-approves-new-drug-to-slow-alzheimers-disease?src=RSS_PUBLIC