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“Medical Marijuana Is Not Regulated As Most Medicines Are” from The New York Times
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“What You Need To Know About IBS And Migraine” from Everyday Health
If you have symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and migraine but are trying to “tough it out” without a diagnosis or treatment plan, it’s time to reconsider. “Even though these conditions are benign in the sense that they don’t lead to death, they cause a lot...
“The Truth About White (And Pink And Brown) Noise For Sleep” from CNN Health
What's your favorite bedtime jam? Do you doze off to jazz, a babbling brook, a crackling fire or a whirling fan of white noise? Or maybe you're a sound aficionado, and have replaced your white noise machine with one that provides the more fashionable pink or brown...
“Blood Test For Depression, Bipolar Disorder” from ScienceDaily
Worldwide, 1 in 4 people will suffer from a depressive episode in their lifetime. While current diagnosis and treatment approaches are largely trial and error, a breakthrough study by Indiana University School of Medicine researchers sheds new light on the biological...
“Ask The Expert: Understanding Episodic Migraine” from Healthline
What’s episodic migraine, and how does it differ from a headache? Migraine affects around 40 million people in the United States. It’s often misdiagnosed as sinusitis or other sinus issues, muscle spasms, a primary eye problem, temporomandibular dysfunction, or...
“A Visual Guide to Migraine Headaches” from Nature
Blueprint of a migraine A migraine attack comprises several phases, of which the headache is just one: other symptoms, such as fatigue and muscle stiffness, can precede the headache by several days and linger after it has passed. Some people also experience...
“How To Spot Depression In Young Children” from The New York Times
When parents bring their children in for medical care these days, there is no such thing as a casual, “Hey, how’s it going?” We doctors walk into every exam room prepared to hear a story of sadness and stress, or at the very least, of coping and keeping it together in...
“10 Natural Ways To Reduce Migraine Symptoms” from Healthline
Migraines aren’t typical headaches. If you experience them, you know you may experience pounding pain, nausea, and sensitivity to light and sound. When a migraine strikes, you’ll do almost anything to make it go away. Natural remedies are a drug-free way to reduce...
“Can Wearing A Mask Reduce My Allergy Symptoms?” from The New York Times
As we head into our second pandemic spring, many of us may be itching to give up our masks. But for the 19.2 million American adults suffering from seasonal allergies, there’s another reason to keep wearing your mask. While cloth and medical masks do a good job of...
“How I Learned To Stop Protecting My Loved Ones From My Migraine” from Healthline
“Isn’t the trail of our relationships the time it takes for the heart to practice its part in the movement we call Love?” asks Mark Nepo in “The Book of Awakening,” a collection of daily readings I’ve read every single day for 3 years. This is the story of how my...