Alzheimer’s, Spouses, and Close Friends
Spouses of Alzheimer’s disease patients often struggle with depression while caregiving, some have started new relationships while their loved one is still alive but no longer recognizes them
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Childhood Trauma, Later Disease (2017)
Researchers have found that severe emotional trauma in childhood triggers physical disease later in life, and has a cumulative effect.
The Biology of Addiction
Scientists are learning the specific workings of the brain when it is addicted to a substance or behavior, and showing that all addictions are similar.
Medical Notes: Week of May 21, 2017
A look at important medical, health and science headlines for the week of May 21.
Late Effects of Childhood Cancer Treatment (2017)
Doctors can cure cancer in children better than ever, but decades later, many survivors suffer from chronic disease as a result of powerful cancer treatments.
Medical Notes: Week of April 23, 2017
Dogs that can sniff out cancer, depressions and heart disease, lack of sleep connection to more arguments, and how parents feel about their kids playing sports.
Plagues and Dreaded Diseases
Plagues can wipe out entire populations and create fear and great mystery in how they spread. An author who has explored plagues and dangerous diseases explains.
Medical Notes: Week of March 19, 2017
Mental health treatment linked to stroke, waking up early to stay healthy, and the benefits of working from home.
How Kids Can Take Control of Chronic Disease
Children with chronic diseases often have a tough time transitioning from pediatric care to adult care, which has to be managed by the patient.
PBC Liver Autoimmune Disease
A variety of liver diseases may cause test results that mimic alcohol-related cirrhosis. One, known as PBC, is the second largest reason for liver transplants in women.
The Pros and Cons of Gluten-Free
Gluten free diets have taken the world by storm and some experts say for people who do not have celiac disease, the diets can do much more harm than good.
Ménière’s Disease (2016)
Experts discuss symptoms and treatments of Meniere's disease, an often misdiagnosed disorder producing loss of hearing and crippling vertigo.
