Archive for June 2023

If you want to see the future of health care, just peek at your wrist. As smartwatches and fitness trackers get more popular – some one in five Americans wear one – scientists are investigating how to use their data for a variety of health applications. Studies suggest that smartwatches could detect infections like COVID-19,…

Could the class of new weight loss drugs including semaglutide – approved as Ozempic to treat type 2 diabetes and Wegovy to treat obesity – also curb addictions and compulsive behaviors? As demand for semaglutide for weight loss grew after Wegovy was approved by the FDA in June 2021, personal accounts of unexpected added benefits…

The desensitizing drug ketamine helped more people overcome treatment-resistant depression symptoms than electroconvulsive (shock) therapy, according to a new study. More than half of people with depression who didn’t respond to antidepressants saw improvement in their symptoms after getting twice weekly ketamine infusions, while 41% of people treated with electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) saw improvement. Ketamine…

The dry patches of skin you get with psoriasis can be itchy and uncomfortable, but the right treatment plan can help. Your doctor will likely suggest creams, lotions, foams, sprays, solutions, and ointments. These are called topical treatments — meaning you put them directly on your skin or scalp. #psoriasis #psoriasiscure #skincare #webmd

It happens: parents leave sleeping kids in hot cars so the dangers are real. Learn what to do and leave something in the backseat to help you remember that your child is in the backseat. #pediatria #pediatrics #hotcar #safetyfirst #sleepingchild #parenting #webmd #shorts

Perimenopause, the time in our lives leading up to menopause, can be isolating and confusing for many of us. A lot of medical literature surrounding perimenopause is often outdated, with language oriented toward the end of our sexuality and vitality, and symptom control often focused mainly around hot flashes. Where does that leave those of…

Dr Shannon Chang of NYU Langone Medical Center tells us about speaking to your doctor about specific diets for the type of crohn’s disease and irritable bowel disease (IBD). #crohnsdisease #ibd #diet #webmd #lifestylemedicine

Dr. Porter, Neuro-oncologist, on how she takes a holistic approach to treating brain tumors and uses the gifts she’s been given to help put her patients at ease. Visit Mayo Clinic: https://mayocl.in/2COVmlm Like Mayo Clinic on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MayoClinic/ Follow Mayo Clinic on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mayoclinic/ Follow Mayo Clinic on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MayoClinic