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- My Experience: HIV Treatment Weight Gain
A woman explains how lifestyle changes helped her manage weight gain that began after she started treatment for HIV.
- New Drug Targets a Breast Cancer’s Weakness
A new study found exciting results for a targeted PARP inhibitor drug that attacks a unique weakness in aggressive breast tumors. Lead researcher Andrew Tutt discusses the findings.
- PARP Inhibitors: Exciting Option for Gene-Related Breast Cancer
Leading breast cancer researcher Jennifer Litton talks about her latest study of talazoparib, a PARP inhibitor that’s effective at treating HER2-negative breast cancer with only one pill a day.
- How Menopause Impacts Breast Cancer Treatment
Depending on what type of cancer you have, whether or not you’ve been through menopause can affect the treatment you receive.
- Medicare Parts A, B, C, and D Explained
How do the different parts of Medicare work, and what do they cover? Learn more about Medicare Parts A, B, C, and D, plus Medigap plans.
- Medicare Penalties You Should Know About
Learn about the penalties for enrolling late for Medicare coverage, penalty amounts, how to protest penalties, and appealing coverage decisions.
- How to Enroll or Make Changes in Medicare
What can you expect during the Medicare enrollment process? Learn how to make smart choices and avoid penalties.
- The Importance of Early Detection of NSCLC
The sooner you spot non-small-cell lung cancer, the more likely your treatment will be successful. Here’s what you need to know about screening tests, risk factors, and lung cancer symptoms.
- Treating Early Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer
Learn how early non-small-cell lung cancer is treated and what your options are.
- Diagnosing Early Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer
Learn more about the warning signs of early non-small-cell lung cancer, how doctors test for it, and why screening is important.
- LGBTQ+ and Mental Health: What to Know
If you’re LGBTQ, there are issues that might affect your mental health and the care you receive for it. Here’s what to know.
- What People Don’t Understand About Managing High Cholesterol
High cholesterol is common, but it’s not well-understood. An expert tells you more about common misconceptions and misunderstandings about this condition.
- If You’re Battling High Cholesterol, You’re Not Alone
How lifestyle changes like diet and exercise help one woman manage high cholesterol.
- The Next Generation of Medicine
While statins are still the standard in cholesterol treatment, new medicines offer more options than ever. Learn how they can help bring your levels down.
- What to Know When You're Newly Diagnosed With Depression
Getting diagnosed with depression brings up different emotions for different people. After your doctor or mental health provider gives you the news, it’s a good idea to reach out for support from family, friends, or others in your community.
- Cannabis, CBD, and Sleep
Thinking about trying CBD or other cannabis compound to help you sleep? Here’s what you need to know.
- 6 Ways to Build Confidence When You Have Psoriasis
Learn how to feel more confident if your psoriasis has affected your self-esteem.
- How I Manage My Psoriasis Scarring
Learn how these people deal with skin scarring caused by psoriasis.
- Hairstyles That Show Confidence but Won’t Annoy Scalp Psoriasis
Get expert advice on hairstyles that won’t irritate scalp psoriasis.
- Handling the Double Challenge of Menopause and Psoriasis
Read about how menopause affected psoriasis for these women.
- How I Got to Psoriasis Remission
Read how these people cleared up their psoriasis.
- Finding the Right Medical Specialist for My Psoriasis
Should you see your regular doctor? A dermatologist? Or someone else? Learn what to look for when you need a specialist to treat your psoriasis.
- How I Made My Wardrobe Psoriasis-Friendly
Get practical tips for choosing clothes that won’t irritate your psoriasis -- from people who’ve done it themselves.
- My Experience Using Phototherapy to Treat My Psoriasis
Read about what phototherapy was like for these people with psoriasis.
- Everything You Can Eat on the Mediterranean Diet for Psoriasis
The traditional Mediterranean diet is loaded with healthy foods. Learn what it includes.
- Clothing and Bedding Tips You Need If You Have Psoriasis
If you have psoriasis, these tips will help you choose clothes and bedding that won’t irritate your skin.
- Going Swimming When I Have Psoriasis
Swimming is a great form of exercise. Here’s how to make it work for you if you have psoriasis.
- A Makeup Artist's Tips for Psoriasis
Get expert advice on how to wear makeup if you have psoriasis.
- How I Broke My Psoriasis Stress-Flare Cycle
Read about how these people manage their stress to help their psoriasis.
- 10 Weird Ways to Beat Stress and Stop Psoriasis Flares
Learn about surprising ways to manage your stress to help keep psoriasis under control.
- Growing Your Own Aloe Vera for Psoriasis
Learn how to grow aloe vera if you want to use it on your skin and you have psoriasis.
- How Kim Kardashian Manages Her Psoriasis
Read what Kim Kardashian has said about her psoriasis, how she treats it, and what an expert says about her plan.
- My Hair Care Tips to Outsmart Psoriasis
Psoriasis can be challenging to deal with. That’s especially true when it’s on your scalp. These people have tips on how to manage scalp psoriasis.
- How Much Exercise Does Your Dog Need?
Exercise is more than just fun for your dog -- it's essential for good health and good behavior. Find out how much activity your dog needs to stay healthy and happy.
- Does Your Pet Need Therapy?
Behavior problems are very common in household pets like dogs and cats. An animal behaviorist can help you solve them.
- Eczema in Hard-to-Treat Places
When you’re trying to soothe eczema on the face, groin, and other sensitive areas, keep a few tips in mind for treatment and caring for your skin at home.
- Depression: Finding What Works for You
Figuring out the right treatment for your depression can take time and patience. Learn more about how to find an antidepressant or other treatment that works for you.
- Narcolepsy: Complementary and Alternative Treatments
If you have narcolepsy, certain complementary or alternative medicines like yoga or herbal teas may help ease or manage some of the symptoms.
- Why Sleep Hygiene Doesn’t Always Work
Good sleep habits, called sleep hygiene, can help you get better rest. But it may not work for ongoing insomnia. See what may help instead.
- Does Drinking Water Really Help Your Skin?
Drinking eight glasses of water a day is key to healthy, younger-looking skin. Or is it? See what science says water does -- and doesn’t do -- for your skin.
- Dos and Don'ts of Skin Hydration
We all want soft, glowing skin. Find out what to do -- and not do -- to keep your skin hydrated so its looks and feels its best.
- How to Reset Your Sleep Cycle When You Live With Insomnia
You already have insomnia. What happens when life adds more interruptions to your sleep? Find out how you can keep your sleep on track when life gets in the way.
- Narcolepsy: Tips and Tricks to Manage Your Day-to-Day
Narcolepsy can make life complicated, but with the help of a sleep doctor and some tips and tricks to get you through the day, you can manage your days better.
- Ketamine for Depression: What to Know
Is ketamine a treatment for depression? What are the risks? Learn about the uses, benefits, and side effects of ketamine.
- What People Don’t Understand About Heart Failure
An advocate for those with heart failure explains several common misconceptions about the condition.
- Is Narcolepsy an Autoimmune Disorder?
We look at evidence that points to narcolepsy as an autoimmune disorder and what that could mean for diagnosis and treatment.
- Coming Out About Mental Illness
You can’t control how people react to your mental illness, but you can control who you tell, what you say, and when. Use these suggestions and sample phrases to prepare.
- What Can Make Narcolepsy Worse?
Narcolepsy attacks can come and go. How well you sleep at night might affect how often you have bouts of extreme sleepiness during the day.
- Our Lives With Pompe Disease
The father of a child with Pompe disease shares his family’s experience. Find out what it's like to live with this rare genetic disorder.
- The Genetic Roots of Pompe Disease
Learn about the genetics of Pompe disease. People who have it inherit a mutated gene from each of their parents.