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A pinched nerve in a shoulder blade is a common, but temporary condition that can be very painful and cause a lot of discomfort. A pinched nerve happens when too much pressure is applied to the tissue surrounding the nerve. In the shoulder blade, the pressure may result from a compressed or trapped nerve and ...click here to read more

Prostate cancer patients on active surveillance may have metastasis. Metastasis is a term used to describe the spread of cancer to another part of the body. Prostate cancer, specifically, can spread to the bones as well as the liver or the lungs. Spreading to the brain, on the other hand, is rare for prostate cancer. ...click here to read more

Multiple sclerosis (MS) progression increases with continued smoking after diagnosis, according to research. Compared to multiple sclerosis patients who quit after diagnosis, those who continue smoking have worse outcomes and greater progression of the disease. Smoking is a known risk factor for multiple sclerosis. The researchers looked at 728 smokers: 332 were considered continued smokers ...click here to read more

In multiple sclerosis (MS), constipation is a common symptom. A nuisance anyone can experience in their everyday life, constipation is yet another one in the spectrum of uncomfortable symptoms associated with MS. Multiple sclerosis patients often suffer from chronic constipation and may go for days just not feeling “right”. Constipation is described as having two ...click here to read more

Summer is here, the weather is warm, and the sun is shining. Many of us live for this time of the year, because it means we can get outside much more often. Well, if you still choose to stay indoors, we have 10 reasons why you should soak up the sun while it’s available, as ...click here to read more

Lack of sleep can greatly increase your risk of a heart attack. Shocked? You shouldn’t be, as lack of sleep has been linked to a number of serious health problems. To fully understand this connection, let’s examine sleep and heart disease, along with ways to boost our health and reduce the risk. The World Health Organization (WHO) ...click here to read more

June is National Migraine and Headache Awareness Month, so we have compiled our articles discussing migraines and headaches as well as related factors like irritable bowel syndrome, fibromyalgia, and carpal tunnel syndrome. The articles below examine issues surrounding migraines and headaches independently and in relation to other health conditions, too. We hope you enjoy these ...click here to read more

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune condition that affects the nervous system, while Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurological disorder affecting movement. Symptoms of multiple sclerosis and Parkinson’s disease are quite similar at times, but there are distinct differences setting the two conditions apart. Causes of multiple sclerosis and Parkinson’s disease are not well known, ...click here to read more

A possible cure for aggressive multiple sclerosis (MS) using stem cells is in the works. The new treatment aims to destroy the immune system with chemotherapy and rebuild it with the patient’s own stem cells. In trials, the treatment stopped multiple sclerosis relapses in 23 out of 24 patients. The 23 patients no longer required ...click here to read more

We all have those moments of memory fog when we can’t remember where we put our keys, forget a birthday of a loved one, or simply have no recollection of the name of the person we’re speaking to. These things happen from time to time, but can get more frequent the older you get. Dementia ...click here to read more

Lupus and rosacea rash may look similar, but they are, in fact, separate conditions that require different treatments. People often think that rosacea is a symptom of lupus. There are many symptoms associated with the autoimmune disease, and a rash on the face is one of them. In lupus, the rash is actually called a ...click here to read more

Alzheimer’s disease and cancer mortality risks increase with the loss of Y chromosome in men, according to research. Men can lose the Y chromosome in their blood cells due to aging, and those who do have been found to be at a greater risk for Alzheimer’s disease. The study included over 3,200 men who already ...click here to read more

Women have higher rates of anxiety than men, according to research. Furthermore, women who experience anxiety are most likely to reside in North America or Western Europe. The new British study found that women have double the risk of anxiety than men. In North America, nearly eight out of 100 people suffer from anxiety, compared ...click here to read more

Multiple sclerosis and neuromyelitis optica (NMO) are often believed to be the same condition as they share many similarities. Both conditions are autoimmune. In multiple sclerosis, the immune system attacks the myelin, which is the protective coating around nerves. In NMO, the immune system attacks the optic nerve. An early sign of multiple sclerosis is ...click here to read more