Thumb arthritis can be debilitating and cause excruciating pain. But there are ways to treat it.
Tips from a child psychologist about how parents can help protect their children from the negative effects of bullying.
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The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force has updated its guidance on aspirin use for prevention of heart disease and stroke. A cardiologist weighs in on the recommendations.
Federal authorities are recommending people 65 and older, or those with special considerations, get a Moderna booster shot. Anyone over 18 who took the Johnson & Johnson vaccine should also get a booster, according to the advisory committee. The Pfizer vaccine booster was already authorized by the FDA.
Deep Brain Stimulation involves implanting a pacemaker-like device into patients with Parkinson’s Disease. Doctors say it can change the course of the disease and be a game-changer in terms of helping people to live with this debilitating chronic condition.
Gene Therapy offers great promise for slowing down the devastation associated with Parkinson’s Disease. But the therapy is not without risk—especially because of the way the therapy is delivered to the brain.
Mammograms use low-intensity X-rays to find tiny cancers hidden deep in the breasts. When mammograms are performed regularly, doctors are able to find the tumors when they are in an early stage and much easier to treat and possibly cure.
Late-stage breast cancer can be very dangerous and often deadly. It is also much more expensive to treat than earlier stage disease: as much as nearly $140,000 every year.
