How I Manage Relapsing-Remitting MS
By Ann Marie Johnson, as told to Shishira SreenivasI was diagnosed with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS) on New Year’s Eve in 2002. I was 32. At that time, I had…
Being Transparent About My MS
By Mariska Breland, as told to Camille Noe PagánI was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2002, but I’d had symptoms for at least 3 years before that. I’m 45 now,…
The Importance of Staying With Your MS Treatment
By Kathleen Costello, MS, as told to Rachel Reiff EllisDrugs don't work in people who don’t take them. It sounds over-simplified, but it's true. And it’s not an MS-specific problem…
Lessons From My Journey With Relapsing-Remitting MS
By Darbi Haynes-Lawrence, PhD, as told to Evan StarkmanIt's been 13 years since my neurologist diagnosed me with relapsing-remitting MS, and I still forget that I'm disabled a lot. I'm…
Fighting the Stigma of MS
By Caroline Craven, as told to Hallie LevineI learned I had MS almost 20 years ago, in 2001. I was only 35, yet I couldn’t walk or see without assistance. Today,…
Moms Eating Ultra-Processed Food Raises Kids’ Obesity Risk
Oct. 7, 2022 – Moms who consume ultra-processed food during pregnancy may contribute to their children being obese or overweight in childhood and adolescence, a new study suggests. Among the 19,958…
Vaccines against the flu and COVID-19: What you need to know
Before flu season is underway and COVID cases rise, boost your immunity. Autumn’s arrival heralds cool temperatures, warm sweaters, and anticipation of the upcoming holiday season. But it’s also…
Reddit Leads the Way for STD Information Seeking
Oct. 7, 2022 – Where do teens and young adults go to talk about sex, sexual health, and sexually transmitted diseases? The obvious – routine medical checkups, hanging out with friends…
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,…