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Jul 30, 2015 10:55 PM EDT

Rheumatoid Arthritis And Mood: Is There A Link?

Want to lower your rheumatoid arthritis symptoms? Findings published in the Journal of Behavioral Medicine show that a positive attitude could actually help out quite a bit.

Jul 24, 2015 01:57 PM EDT

PTSD And Video Games: Attention-Controlling Games Help Curb Symptoms

New findings published in the American Journal of Psychiatry reveal that a computerized attention-control program could significantly help reduce combat veterans' preoccupation with threat and attendant PTSD symptoms. However, researchers also found that another type of computerized training, known ...

Jul 13, 2015 04:21 PM EDT

Don't Ever Kiss A Chicken: Here's Why

Make no mistake: we absolutely adore our chickens. But, then again, it's probably not the best idea to go out and kiss one of them-which health officials suspect is what's to blame for the spread of some instances of salmonella bacteria. Over the past few years, the numbers of illnesses caused by sa...

Jun 13, 2015 02:47 PM EDT

The FDA Has Approved A Brain Implant For Parkinson's Disease

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved a new treatment for Parkinson's disease, a neurological disorder that progressively attacks the nervous system, affecting the body's ability to properly function. Though there is no cure for Parkinson's disease at this time, the new treat...

Jun 12, 2015 03:28 PM EDT

Vitamin D May Help Keep Crohn's Disease In Remission

Could vitamin D help in the treatment of Crohn's disease (CD), a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that results in inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract?

Jun 10, 2015 10:51 PM EDT

Aerobic Exercise May Lower Severity Of Asthma Symptoms

New findings published in the journal Thorax reveal that aerobic activity may help to reduce asthma symptoms and potentially the need for related drug treatments.

Jun 04, 2015 09:23 PM EDT

C9orf72 Repeats May Predict Genetic Predisposition To ALS

Though there has been progress made in the fight against ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis), otherwise known as Lou Gehrig's disease, researchers are continually learning more about the rare illness, and how to properly manage the progressive symptoms.

Mar 02, 2015 01:34 PM EST

New Minimally Invasive Migraine Treatment Helps Reduce Symptoms, Need For Medication

Researchers at the University New York Empire State College in Saratoga Springs are working on a new minimally invasive intervention for patients dealing with recurring migraines. To help prevent painful symptoms and reduce the need for medication, this may be the next step in treating the health is...