Older Black Men Face Higher Risk of Death After Surgery
By Cara Murez HealthDay ReporterTHURSDAY, March 2, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Older Black men are more likely than others to die after surgery, according to a new study.Black men have a…
Could the Mediterranean Diet Help People With MS?
By Alan Mozes HealthDay ReporterTHURSDAY, March 2, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- A Mediterranean diet may help multiple sclerosis (MS) patients ward off damage to their thinking skills.New research finds that a…
How Tech Has Changed My Life With Multiple Sclerosis
By Michael Ogg, as told to Hallie LevineI was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) in 1996. My condition has left me a quadriplegic. I’m unable to move any muscles below…
What Excites Me in MS Research
By Bruce Bebo, PhD, as told to Hallie LevineI’ve been part of the leadership team for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society for a decade. I was inspired to pursue this…
Move Forward With Multiple Sclerosis: Tips and Tricks to Manage
By Patsy Wheeler, as told to Keri Wiginton In 2019, an MRI showed lesions in my brain. I had relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS), the doctor told me. This wasn’t welcome news,…
Vaping Tobacco or Weed Appears Tied to Higher Anxiety in Teens
By Amy Norton HealthDay ReporterWEDNESDAY, March 1, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- For decades, people turned to cigarettes in times of stress. Now, a preliminary study hints that young people are using…
Irritable Bowel Syndrome Takes Big Toll on Mental Health
By Cara Murez HealthDay ReporterWEDNESDAY, March 1, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- When Dr. Yezaz Ghouri sees patients with the cramping, abdominal pain and diarrhea that are hallmark symptoms of irritable bowel…
Getting Rehab at Home After Heart Attack Can Extend Lives
By Steven Reinberg HealthDay ReporterWEDNESDAY, March 1, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- After a heart attack, home rehab can literally be a lifesaver, a new study finds.Taking part in a home-based cardiac…
Take These 7 Healthy Steps to Lower Your Odds for Dementia
By Denise Mann HealthDay ReporterTUESDAY, Feb. 28, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- If it’s good for your heart, it’s good for your brain, too.This is the main message from a new study…