An Untreated Tick Bite Made Her the ‘Bionic Woman’
Oct. 7, 2022 -- Exploring the woods, hiking, summer camp, and regular trips to the dog park were all normal activities growing up in New Jersey. Meghan Bradshaw described herself…
Treatments for rheumatoid arthritis may lower dementia risk
Suppressing inflammation may be the key. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune condition affecting up to 3% of the population. Joint inflammation, the hallmark of the disease, causes swelling, stiffness,…
At the Front Lines of Long COVID, Local Clinics Prove Vital
They’re leading the way in part because the federal government has made only limited efforts, says Lisa McCorkell, a co-founder of the Patient-Led Research Cooperative. The international group was founded in spring…
Monkeypox Case Rates 5 Times Higher in Black Americans
Oct. 7, 2022 -- Monkeypox cases in the U.S. disproportionately affect Black Americans, with rates five times higher than among white peers, according to a new report from the Kaiser…
Millions of U.S. Students Still Vape, Despite Yearly Declines
Oct. 7, 2022 -- More than 2.5 million middle school and high school students in the U.S. use e-cigarettes, according to a new study from the CDC and FDA.The 2022…
Scoring highly on Alternative Healthy Eating Index lowers risk for many illnesses
If you have a family history of heart disease, you probably try to stick to a healthy diet to reduce your heart risk. But did you know that focusing on…
Can self-employment promote better cardiovascular health for women?
A study suggests self-employed women might have health advantages. Working for yourself can offer several key perks, including greater flexibility and autonomy that might be lacking in a more traditional…
Why is it so challenging to find a primary care physician?
Burnout is causing physicians to leave the profession. Reading the book The Doctor Stories by William Carlos Williams seared into my mind the ways in which a primary care physician…
3 simple swaps for better heart health
Busy people may find it hard to take heart-healthy steps. These simple swaps can help. Busy days make it hard to put heart health on the front burner. It just…
Harvard Health Ad Watch: A new injection treatment for eczema
An ad for a new eczema drug leaves some questions unanswered. Dry, itchy, reddened skin is the hallmark of eczema. If you have eczema and have seen this ad, you…