Harvard Health Ad Watch: A new injection treatment for eczema
An ad for a new eczema drug leaves some questions unanswered. Dry, itchy, reddened skin is the hallmark of eczema. If you have eczema and have seen this ad, you may
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Why is it so challenging to find a primary care physician?
Burnout is causing physicians to leave the profession. Reading the book The Doctor Stories by William Carlos Williams seared into my mind the ways in which a primary care physician (PCP) can
Treatments for rheumatoid arthritis may lower dementia risk
Suppressing inflammation may be the key. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune condition affecting up to 3% of the population. Joint inflammation, the hallmark of the disease, causes swelling, stiffness,
New advice on melatonin use in children
An advisory is issued on over-the-counter melatonin supplements. When it’s bedtime, what parents really, really want is for their kids to go to sleep. Not only do parents want their
Inflammatory bowel disease: Issues outside the gut
Extraintestinal manifestations of IBD may be a clue toward diagnosis or treatment adjustment. Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a type of chronic inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract. Ulcerative colitis, marked by
How can you find joy (or at least peace) during difficult times?
Life has its ups and downs, but finding purpose and changing routines helps. An older adult patient once told me, “There are good decades and bad decades.” I remember the
Breakthrough in brain stimulation offers cautious hope for depression
A dramatically different approach to transcranial magnetic stimulation is promising, but needs further study. The basic tools we have for treating depression haven’t changed greatly in recent years. Medications and
Psychosis: Will catching early warning signs help?
Programs aim to support those at risk for psychosis or experiencing a first episode. One of the many forms mental illness may take is psychosis. People experiencing it may have
Are women turning to cannabis for menopause symptom relief?
A survey offers a glimpse into cannabis and CBD use among women in midlife. Hot flashes and sleep or mood changes are well-known, troublesome symptoms that may occur during perimenopause
Weighing the new approaches to treating Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis
With many options available, it’s important to work with your doctor to try new treatments. Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), which includes Crohn’s disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC), is a