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Keynote speaker Charles L. Raison, MD, shared his expertise on immune-mediated inflammatory disease and the microbial world with the health care professionals from across the autoimmune disease spectrum who gathered at the 4th annual Interdisciplinary Autoimmune Summit (IAS).
By Lorraine L. Janeczko
Researchers examined the association between iron deficiency and stroke risk in a new study.
As many as 5.8 million US adults could no longer be in need of hypertension medication after new guidelines relaxed previous recommendations, according to a new analysis.
Cigarette smoking remains the leading preventable cause of death in the United States, contributing to one out of five deaths every year.
A recent study examined the effects of nap time and daytime sleepiness on the risk of developing metabolic syndrome.
By Barbara ListonORLANDO, Fla. (Reuters) - Florida's governor on Friday reported the first evidence of local Zika virus transmission in the continental United States, saying testing of four residents showed they were likely infected by mosquito bites.
In a recent study, researchers examined the efficacy and safety of a new monoclonal antibody for the treatment of asthma in certain patient populations.
A roundup of COVID-19 news, including results from a preliminary test of convalescent plasma treatment, details on a newly approved rapid test, and a study of virus detectability following the resolution of symptoms.
In a post hoc analysis of the EXCEED study, researchers found that secukinumab and adalimumab—two biologic disease-modifying antirheumatic medications—showed similar efficacy in the resolution of enthesitis at 52 weeks.
The National Institutes of Health has released its strategic plan for the acceleration of nutrition research for 2020-2030.
Children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder on medication for it are at lower risk of injury, especially brain injury.
Researchers may finally have evidence to explain why men have a higher prevalence of heart disease than premenopausal women.
<p><img src="/sites/default/files/transfer/Screen_Shot_2013-11-19_at_3.48.37_PM.png" alt="figure" style="float: left; margin: 5px;" height="115" width="115">There are 6 areas of focus for the management of pediatric obesity: food, activity, stress, monitoring, comorbidities, and medication.</p><p> </p>
As older persons are living longer, expectations about their health and quality of life are increasing.
Food trends come and go. One year, kale is the latest food in the culinary spotlight, being added to smoothies, salads and sold as chips. The next, avocados are America’s sweetheart. While both of these super foods are still in style and highly sought after, a few other ingredients and trends are making their way to your local grocery. Here’s a review of the top 5 latest food trends to look out for.
Research presented at APHA 2018 investigated the role of health care providers in barricading PrEP use in high-risk populations, including black and Hispanic MSM.
A recent study examined the prevalence of comorbid conditions at the time that an individual is diagnosed with multiple sclerosis.
By Will Boggs MDNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A structured, team-based approach can improve childhood immunization rates in a hospital-based primary care practice, researchers say.