MONDAY, April 24, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Most people have heard of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. But for some, psoriatic arthritis is the new kid on the block. Here’s what you need to know about psoriatic arthritis, including symptoms, types and treatments. What is psoriatic arthritis? Psoriatic arthritis (PsA), aContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, April 19, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Folks develop gray hair as they age because color-producing stem cells become “stuck” and disabled in the hair follicle, new animal research contends. Hair color is controlled by melanocyte stem cells (McSCs), which as they mature produce the protein pigments that turn peopleContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, April 19, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Summer is almost here, and its arrival brings opportunities for many people – including those who suffer with allergies and asthma — to plan vacations away from home. A recent article titled “Allergies don’t take a vacation” in Annals of Allergy, Asthma &Continue Reading
FRIDAY, April 14, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Cases of the mosquito-borne illness dengue are typically seen in the tropics, but with the changing climate that may be changing. Doctors from the United Kingdom and France are scheduled to present a case study at a meeting of a European medical associationContinue Reading
THURSDAY, April 13, 2023 (HealthDay News) — It sounds like the stuff of a vampire novel, but for people with a group of rare genetic disorders, exposure to sunlight can cause excruciating pain. Now, an experimental medication is showing promise for helping them better tolerate the light of day. InContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, April 12, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Mosquitoes appear to be affected by artificial light at night, but whether that’s a good or bad thing is an open question. New research finds that urban light pollution may disrupt the winter dormancy period of the mosquitoes that transmit the West NileContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, April 5, 2023 (HealthDay News) — We know that stress can take a toll on the body, but many may not realize it can produce a rash. “Stress can increase the level of the hormone cortisol, increasing inflammation in your body, which can lead to hives, acne, eczema, andContinue Reading
TUESDAY, April 4, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Actor Hugh Jackman is offering a warning about sun damage and skin cancer after having two biopsies. Jackman was wearing a bandage on his nose in a video posted to his Twitter account. “I just went to my doctor… and she just sawContinue Reading
MONDAY, April 3, 2023 (HealthDay News) — A family vacation to remember, but maybe not for the best reasons. Doctors report on an unusual case where a hungry iguana bit a vacationing toddler’s hand, passing on an infection with a germ called Mycobacterium marinum. A 3-year-old girl named Lena Mars,Continue Reading
FRIDAY, March 31, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Cats constantly licking and chewing because of a skin condition called feline allergic dermatitis may benefit from a new generic treatment approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The FDA approved Modulis for Cats on March 29, making it the first genericContinue Reading
MONDAY, March 27, 2023 (HealthDay News) — If you are experiencing mysterious recurrent vomiting, diarrhea and abdominal pain, you may want to consider that a tick could be responsible. When the lone star tick bites a person, it can transmit something called “alpha gal,” the sugar that’s present in allContinue Reading
MONDAY, March 20, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Patients could soon have access to a new injectable drug to treat atopic dermatitis, the most common form of eczema. The drug, lebrikizumab, proved effective in teenagers and adults in two clinical trials just published in the New England Journal of Medicine. “AcrossContinue Reading
MONDAY, March 20, 2023 (HealthDay News) — During pregnancy, women may need to consider different options for treating certain health issues. The American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) offers some suggestions for pregnant women living with the common skin conditions eczema and psoriasis. “Women may consider their health care decisions differentlyContinue Reading
MONDAY, March 20, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Wildfires are known to have a lot of negative impacts on the environment and the health of the people who live through them. Yet another is the worsening of skin conditions, according to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD). The group shared strategiesContinue Reading