An expert suggests parents should focus on their child’s behavior toward their phone. If something seems different or problematic, that might be a warning sign of too much screen time.
ASCO President Eric Winer on Partnering With the Patient
Studies prove that patients receive better care when they have a bond with their medical team. Here’s how to strengthen that partnership.
Loneliness Can Cut Survival After a Cancer Diagnosis
New research suggests that cancer survivors who feel lonely may be more likely to die than survivors who have more social support.
Do You Need A Full-Body MRI Scan? Probably Not, Experts Say
Whole body MRI scans may lead to unnecessary follow-up tests that are not only expensive, but also anxiety-inducing, experts say.
Anxiety, Your Brain, and Long COVID: What the Research Says
Anxiety, depression, and COVID-19 can be a bad combination for your brain — and your long-term health. Having anxiety and depression before a COVID infection increases the risk of developing long COVID, researchers have found.
Doctor: What My Patients Have Taught Me About Crohn’s
A doctor explains some of the frustrations and problems his Crohn’s disease patients face and how he works to help them.
Doctors, Researchers Work Hard to Improve Crohn’s Disease Treatments
Learn how Crohn’s disease treatment and long-term outlook have improved over the past few decades.
Schizophrenia: Fighting the FDA for Clozapine Access
Are FDA REMS restrictions blocking access to clozapine for people with schizophrenia?
The Wisdom of Morrie: An Antidote to Today’s Loneliness Epidemic
Rob Schwartz, the son of the man made famous in the book Tuesday’s with Morrie, has published a new volume of his late father’s writings on life, love and joy.
How to Be Your Own Best Friend
Friendship can sometimes feel fraught. But if you play your cards right, there’s at least one friend who will always have your back. The post How to Be Your Own Best Friend appeared first on Mindful.
Triple-Negative Breast Cancer: Q&A With Kevin Kalinsky, MD
In this WebMD webinar, attendees asked Kevin Kalinsky, MD, Director of Breast Medical Oncology at Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University, about triple-negative breast cancer.
‘BE FAST’: Time and Support Key for Younger Stroke Patients
A study over 15 years found an overall increase of 11% nationwide, with a 38% increase in the 18 to 44 age group. Yet nearly 30% of U.S. adults younger than 45 are unaware of common stroke symptoms, according to a survey from the American Heart Association.
Planning Financially for Myasthenia Gravis
Myasthenia gravis finances: What to expect, what to plan for, how to navigate insurance, where to find financial assistance.
About 1 in 3 With Diabetes Have Unknown Heart Risk: Study
If you have type 2 diabetes, you could already be at a higher risk for heart disease without knowing it.
Research on How Mindfulness Changes the Brain (and How It Doesn’t)
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction may not change the structure of our brains, but scientists say that this isn’t necessarily a bad thing The post Research on How Mindfulness Changes the Brain (and How It Doesn’t) appeared first on Mindful.
‘Exciting Time’: FDA Commissioner Talks AI and Misinformation
AI’s potential depends on how it’s used, Robert Califf, MD, said. “It could be used for tremendous gain or it could be used for tremendous harm.”
Psoriasis and Body Image
People with psoriasis share their experiences and how they learned to manage issues with body image, self-esteem, and quality of life.
Are Psoriasis and Allergies Linked?
Psoriasis and allergies both cause itchy, skin and both involve immune system reactions. Could they be related?
Living Day to Day With Psoriasis
Lifestyle changes can help improve your psoriasis and your overall health. Follow these expert tips.
Psoriasis: Tips for Wearing Makeup
Some people with psoriasis choose to use makeup. Since this condition can cause skin flakiness and sensitivity, it’s important to be careful when applying makeup. Find out which products to use, what to avoid, and how to use and remove makeup with psoriasis.