By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, March 22, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Multiple sclerosis (MS) and atherosclerosis both involve an abnormal hardening of body tissue, and recent research suggests they may be linked. MS is a neurodegenerative disease that attacks the brain and spinal cord. Atherosclerosis is hardening of the arteries. Studies show connections between … Read more
March 31, 2023 – An antiviral therapy in early development has the potential to prevent COVID-19 infections when given as a nasal spray as little as 4 hours before exposure. It also appears to work as a treatment if used within 4 hours after infection inside the nose, new research reveals. Known as TriSb92 (brand name … Read more
By Margret Krakauer, as told to Keri Wiginton My introduction to age-related macular degeneration (AMD) was a day of hell. I’m 79 now, but I had cataract surgery when I was 70. About 4 days after the procedure, I had what’s called a central retinal occlusion, which is like an eye stroke. They also found … Read more
March 31, 2023 – Health experts around the country are scrambling to determine which preventive services may no longer be free to patients after Thursday’s ruling by a federal court judge that struck down part of Affordable Care Act. U.S. District Court Judge Reed O’Connor ruled that the ACA’s prevention mandate, which provides screenings for multiple … Read more
Can your thoughts and feelings be linked to your weight? Experts say yes. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a popular form of talk therapy that focuses on how your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are connected. It’s effective for a wide range of issues. Those include helping you reach and keep a healthy weight. In the … Read more
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter FRIDAY, March 31, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Cats constantly licking and chewing because of a skin condition called feline allergic dermatitis may benefit from a new generic treatment approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The FDA approved Modulis for Cats on March 29, making it the first generic … Read more
By Jennifer Kathleen Gibbons, as told to Kara Mayer Robinson My father, Richard, had wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD). As his caregiver, I saw him struggle with vision loss more and more over time. It was incredibly hard for him, especially since he loved to read. While it might have been nice if he just … Read more
SOURCES: Elizabeth H. Margulis, professor, Princeton University, and director of the university’s Music Cognition Lab. David Silbersweig, MD, chairman, Department of Psychiatry, and co-director, Institute for the Neurosciences, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston. Michael K. Scullin, PhD, associate professor of psychology and neuroscience, Baylor University, Waco, TX. Elaine Jones, MD, , neurologist, Hilton Head, SC; … Read more
By Jill Adelman, RN, as told to Kara Mayer Robinson I was diagnosed with age-related macular degeneration (AMD) in November 2014, when I was 57. I’m now 66 years old. When I found out I had AMD, my initial reaction was complete devastation. I was in a state of shock, not knowing what the future was … Read more
March 22, 2023 — Layla Blitzer, a 17-year-old high school junior in New York City, was playing field hockey for her school last October and was hit hard by the ball, right above her eye. She sustained a serious concussion. She’s also had neck issues and headaches for the last 4 months. “They’re so severe … Read more