A new treatment may help reduce the itch of atopic dermatitis, which will reduce flare-ups. Meredith Rizzo/NPR People with moderate to severe eczema may benefit from new treatments that significantly reduce the intense itching that comes with the scaly skin disease. A study published Wednesday finds that the antibody nemolizumab, given as a monthly injection, not only...
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New eating disorder app helps users by letting them track what they eat and how they FEEL about their food
An app, Recovery Record, has helped bring eating disorder treatment mobile It lets you track what you eat and how you feel about your food The creators say it can help eliminate the shame of face-to-face therapy The National Eating Disorders Association has partnered with the app to create a new platform that helps users received...
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Could fruit and steak cure epilepsy? Study claims that a low-carb, high-fat diet is the key to controlling seizures as it alters the activity of brain cells
Super-refractory status epilepticus is the most severe classification of epilepsy Figures suggest that the deadly form kills around 60 per cent of all sufferers But new research shows a ketogenic diet could alleviate symptoms in patients A diet high in fruit and steak could cure a deadly form of epilepsy, scientists have found. Super-refractory status...
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Tasty Allies in Battling Weight Gain: 8 Common Superfoods That Burn Fat Right Off You
You’ve heard it before: You are what you eat, and your dietary choices influence calorie intake as well as the speed at which your body produces energy and burns fat. The trick is selecting those particular foods that boost your metabolic rate – the so-called thermogenic foods – that make your body spend more energy on...
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Light-based pain relief goes green
One of the green-lit enclosures used in the study According to the American Academy of Pain Medicine, approximately 100 million people in the US alone suffer from chronic pain. Although opioids (powerful pain relievers) may help, they can cause serious side effects such as dizziness, vomiting and constipation – plus they’re addictive. So, what...
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Hope for migraine sufferers? Epilepsy drug relieves seizure-like symptoms that cause blinding headaches
Lyrica relieves a seizure-like phenomenon believed to be the cause of migraines It works by stopping a wave of brain cells, preventing symptoms, scientists say And it was found to boost calcium levels, with low amounts causing headaches A drug used to treat epilepsy could end the migraine misery for millions of sufferers, scientists claim....
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Rheumatoid arthritis: New treatment option for difficult-to-treat patients
Between 3 and 5% of the population suffer from a form of inflammatory rheumatism. It affects approximately 250,000 — 400,000 people in Austria. Rheumatoid arthritis is one of the commonest and also the most dangerous forms of this inflammatory rheumatic disease. Around 30% of patients achieve remission, that is to say successful control of symptoms,...
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New treatment provides instant relief for children with migraine
Although common, migraines are often debilitating and can interfere with daily activities. New research suggests that a type of interventional radiology treatment typically used to treat adults may also be effective in treating migraines in children. New research shows that an innovative treatment for headaches can safely and effectively relieve migraine pain in children. ...
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A blood test for cancer? Simple liquid biopsy could identify where in the body a tumour exists
Current blood tests are showing some promise for detecting cancer in patients But one major problem is that these don’t indicate where the tumour resides The new method relies on a process that controls how genes are expressed So it can pick up the signs of tumours – as well as where in the body...
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Why you should NOT rely on your Pap test: Experts warn the standard exam is too flawed to be a woman’s only test for ‘silent killer’ cancers
Many women believe Pap tests detect gynecological cancers But experts warn HPV tests are better at catching cervical cancer And it is incredibly rare that Pap smears can detect ovarian cancer Here we explain why some countries are switching wholesale from Pap to HPV testing as the standard, and what other tests you should be...