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Heart-Liver Surgery May Help Patients Excluded from Transplant List

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Patients with both heart and liver diseases are usually turned away from organ transplant lists. A new dual procedure aims to give them another chance.

Living With CLL in the Later Stages

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When chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) reaches its advanced stages, it can be stressful and exhausting. But you don’t have to go it alone.

Talking to Your Doctor About CLL Clinical Trials

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Are you looking for a clinical trial to help treat your chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL)? Find out what you need to know before you sign up.

Thursday, Apr 18

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Don’t Worry, Gen Z, Your Face Isn’t Aging Faster Than Others

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Some members of Generation Z are worried they are aging more quickly, thanks to social media influencers selling products. But skin care experts said the claim is false. Rather, it largely boils down to perception.

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Changing Entrenched Health Beliefs Is Not Impossible

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Some people with deep-rooted beliefs on a wide range of health topics – from COVID vaccination to mental health stigma to foods including genetically modified organisms – could be persuaded to rethink their positions.

Tuesday, Apr 16

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When to Call a Pediatrician

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Your child is sick. Do you know if you should call the pediatrician, or wait? Use this guide to know when to make the call.

Your Baby’s Reflux: What to Do

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When is spitting up normal, and when is it a problem? Learn signs to watch out for, as a pediatrician and parent who’s been there share their wisdom.

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RA and Biologics: Why Time Matters

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Biologics for rheumatoid arthritis can take a few months to work their best. Find out when you can expect a biologic drug for RA to start working.

How New Ideas Are Changing Advanced Breast Cancer Research

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There are many reasons for women who have advanced breast cancer to be hopeful. For starters, the way we treat and study advanced, or metastatic, breast cancer is improving.

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This Heart Attack Hits Young Women, But Doctors Often Unaware

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SCAD accounts for 1 in 3 acute heart events in younger women. Many doctors are not aware it exists.

How to Afford Biologics for RA

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Strategies for reducing the out-of-pocket cost for RA biologics, getting financial help, and researching viable drug options.

When and How to Stop Biologics for RA

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What happens when you stop taking a biologic for RA? Learn more about when and how to go off a biologic drug.

Should You Try Another Biologic for RA?

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Should you try another biologic for RA if the first one isn't working? Find out when it might be time to switch drugs.

Friday, Apr 12

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Emulsifiers Make Food Appetizing yet Bring Health Dangers

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Emulsifiers don’t necessarily equal junk food. Such substances can be found in many foods that are often considered healthy, such as some low-fat Greek yogurts, trail mix bars, or oat milk.

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Could U.S. Measles Cases Break a Record This Year? What to Know

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Within the first 3 months of 2024, the U.S. surpassed the total number of measles cases recorded in all of 2023. Could the nation break a record this year? Here's what to know.

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Tylenol During Pregnancy Not Linked to Higher Risk of ADHD, Autism

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New findings should bring comfort to pregnant people who need pain relief, given that full-dose aspirin and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs have been shown to pose serious risks to pregnant patients.

Thursday, Apr 11

Tips and Strategies for Managing Life With Children With ADHD

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Parents and caregivers of children with ADHD share their advice on how to help manage symptoms, teach coping skills, and improve daily life.

How to Retool Your Parenting Skills When Raising a Child With ADHD

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A new diagnosis calls for an adjustment to your discipline strategy. Here’s what may work best for your child.

Helping Your Child Come to Terms With Their ADHD

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A new diagnosis can bring relief -- but also new worries. Here’s how to navigate them with your child.

Wednesday, Apr 10

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Have Health Questions? Ask S.A.R.A.H., an AI Health Assistant

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S.A.R.A.H., which stands for Smart AI Resource Assistant for Health, uses Open AI’s GPT (generative pretrained transformer) large language model to answer a wide range of health questions.

Tuesday, Apr 9

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How to Deal With Side Effects of Multiple Myeloma Treatment

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Diagnosed with multiple myeloma? WebMD shows how you can conquer treatment-related side effects.

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Lessons In Cleaning House

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Quick tips that encourage your child to help with cleaning the house

How Your ‘Sleep Style’ Can Determine Your Long-Term Health

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The way you sleep – or don’t -- can be surprisingly impactful. The type of sleeper you are may profoundly influence the roadmap your health takes for a decade or longer. Here's what to know.

Monday, Apr 8

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Why Saying ‘Hello, Stranger’ Could Be Key to Better Health

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We tend to keep to ourselves in public – but experts say chatting with acquaintances and bystanders could be good for our mood and physical health.

Collagen Supplements for Skin, Hair, and Nails: What to Know

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Data on collagen supplements is more plentiful than in the past, though still murky. Collagen supplements appear to be safe to take and somewhat effective, depending on what problem you’re trying to solve, what type of supplement you take,…

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The Influencer: How Finding Her Voice Inspired a Community of Self-Healers

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An Instagram influencer helps other people with Crohn’s and IBD heal themselves

Friday, Apr 5

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How My New Golf Hobby Made Me Healthier in Unexpected Ways

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The “spillover effect” teaches us that doing one healthy thing can lead to a whole lot more – if you can stick with it and move past the bad shots.

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Yoga Fitness

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There are many traditional fitness modalities from Asia that aim to cultivate the body and spirit together. Let's look at yoga.

Pick the Right Supplements and Vitamins

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Should you take supplements? Can they do you more harm than good? Learn if you need them and how to pick the right ones for you.

Herbs, Vitamins, and Supplements Used to Enhance Mood

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Some supplements reportedly boost mood -- but what does the evidence show for mood enhancers?