Living Day to Day With Psoriasis
Steven Siracuse was about 19 years old when his psoriasis got bad. Rash-like patches showed up on his elbows, forearms, knees, calves, and scalp. A college freshman at the time,…
Psoriasis and Body Image
Joni Kazantzis was 15 years old when she woke up one morning covered with red, scaly spots that looked a lot like chickenpox. It happened overnight, so her mother thought…
Are Psoriasis and Allergies Linked?
If you have psoriasis and allergies, maybe you've wondered if your allergy flares make your skin condition worse.There's no need to guess: Doctors and researchers haven't found links between the…
The Nuances of Treating Vitiligo in People of Color
By John Harris, MD, as told to Hallie LevineI’ve been a vitiligo researcher for almost 20 years. While it affects people of all races and ethnicities equally, it’s more visible…
Treating Vitiligo: Build a Care Team You Trust
Whether you want to explore every treatment under the sun or manage your vitiligo as-is, it’s important to put together a care team you trust. Six people who live with…
After Tragedy of Stillbirth, She Set Out to Help Others
May 26, 2023 -- Elizabeth O’Donnell found out she was pregnant in June 2020. It was a surprise, but she was very happy. She was never sick and says she…
Hi-Tech Implant Helps Paralyzed Man Walk More Naturally
By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterWEDNESDAY, May 24, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- A Dutch man with paralyzed legs can now stand and walk, thanks to a wireless brain-spine interface that responds to…
Exercise Might Boost Your Tolerance for Pain
By Cara Murez HealthDay ReporterTHURSDAY, May 25, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- One potential solution to reducing chronic pain: Get moving.A new Norwegian study finds that physically active folks have greater pain…
Tick-Borne Powassan Virus Can Kill — How to Protect Yourself
By Cara Murez HealthDay ReporterTHURSDAY, May 25, 2023 (HealthDay News) – Robert Weymouth, 58, of Portland, Maine, died this year because of a tick bite. You've likely heard of Lyme disease and…
HIV: Getting Past the Fear
An estimated 1.2 million people in the U.S. live with HIV. But research shows that many of them -- about 13% -- don't know it. According to the CDC, nearly…