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TOPLINE: Patients with early psoriatic arthritis (PsA) were significantly more likely to have multiple comorbidities and cardiovascular risk factors than controls. METHODOLOGY: The study population included 67 adults with early PsA and 61 healthy matched controls with mean ages of 47.9 years and 45 years, respectively. Early PsA was defined as symptom duration of less

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, SheKnows may receive an affiliate commission. While summer is about to end, the season of family dinners and cozy treats is mere weeks away! We’re getting ready for everything delicious and colorful, with the fall leaves and marshmallow-clad desserts soon

‘Are you thinking of suicide?’ It’s a question that most might dismiss, with the phrase ‘it doesn’t bare thinking about’. But in dismissing the possibility that someone might be suicidal or thinking about suicide, we’re doing nothing to help those struggling with their mental health. Asking someone whether they’re thinking about suicide might feel extreme,

Amy Winehouse’s contralto vocals on the track Back To Black led to international fame at the age of 23. While her distinctive voice garnered a large following, her destructive lifestyle attracted the headlines of the media. It had been well-documented that she had problems with heroin, crack cocaine, marijuana, and alcohol, but repeatedly refused rehab

How ‘the snip’ is becoming the new condom: Rise in men in their 20s having vasectomies – but it’s not always reversible Urologist in New York says number of young men coming to clinic has ‘doubled’ Many choose it to give themselves ‘control’ over when to have children READ MORE: Record number of American men

In a randomized trial, published in The Lancet Oncology, Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center researchers uncover evidence supporting a shorter treatment time for breast cancer patients. The study compared two separate dosing schedules of pencil-beam scanning proton therapy, the most advanced type of proton therapy known for its precision in targeting cancer cells while preserving

Based on cues she’d picked up from popular culture and public health guidance, Stanford Medicine statistician Maya Mathur, Ph.D., had always assumed that being overweight decreases lifespans. She was surprised, then, to come across research that suggested the life expectancy among overweight people—those with a body mass index between 25 and 29.9—wasn’t generally shorter than

A series of pre-clinical studies provide important first steps in developing techniques of robotic bladder transplantation in humans, as reported in the October issue of the Journal of Urology. “Our study is the first report of bladder auto-transplantation in heart-beating, brain-dead human research donors as a necessary preparatory step toward clinical bladder transplantation in living

Normally we’d go into a whole thing about family vacation drama and all that can go wrong. But we have to go ahead and get this show on the road since this family has a flight they’re trying to book. And we all know how prices can change at any second. Earlier today, a woman

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, SheKnows may receive an affiliate commission. Fall is here, and that means one thing: sweet treats season is about to be upon us in full force. From back-to-school gatherings and bake sales to Halloween parties and holiday gifting, we’re always

A new Yale Cancer Center study finds a targeted diet and exercise intervention could improve outcomes for women undergoing chemotherapy for breast cancer. Finishing chemotherapy is crucial for improving breast cancer treatment odds, but many patients with breast cancer do not follow their full treatment plan because of the side effects that come along with

Researchers who previously developed the first 3D human cell culture models of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) that displays two major hallmarks of the condition—the generation of amyloid beta deposits followed by tau tangles—have now used their model to investigate whether the exercise-induced muscle hormone irisin affects amyloid beta pathology. As reported in the journal Neuron, the

Two common, treatable medical conditions—hypertension and iron-deficiency anemia—contribute significantly to racial disparities in childbirth complications, according to a pair of new studies from the Stanford School of Medicine. The studies, which were published Sept. 7 in Obstetrics & Gynecology, show that high blood pressure and anemia are more common in pregnant people from non-white racial/ethnic

Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), a hormonal condition which affects how the ovaries work, is thought to affect 20% of women worldwide. Yet despite how common the condition is, and the serious effect it has on women’s health, researchers still aren’t completely sure what causes PCOS—let alone how best to manage and treat the condition. Alongside

Sepsis: Dr Chris reveals how to reduce risk of infection Coming home from school, Seán Hughes didn’t feel well, so his family took him to the local doctor. Given antibiotics, Seán didn’t feel much better the next day, so his parents took him to the hospital. His father, Joe, said: “The doctors in the hospital

Reviewers’ Notes Myriad Genetics, Inc., a leader in genetic testing and precision medicine, today revealed new nationwide survey results indicating widespread confusion and misconceptions about ovarian cancer screening among a majority of women. The Myriad Genetics Cancer Risk survey shows that nearly three out of four women (71%) falsely believe annual pap smears include testing

Reviewers’ Notes New research published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society indicates that antipsychotics are likely overprescribed and used inappropriately among patients with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD) receiving home health care, and such use is linked to worse patient outcomes. Antipsychotic drugs are not approved for the treatment of dementia-;they are

Kate Hudson’s 4-year-old daughter Rani takes after her mama in a super cute new video that shows she is meant to be an actress! “Back to school pressure is on! 📚” the Almost Famous star captioned a video on Instagram.  In it, Hudson’s propped up in bed with a sleep mask pulled up on her

Period and fertility app probe over fears they’re harvesting women’s personal data and targeting them with pregnancy-related ads Over half of women surveyed reported seeing a rise in baby ads after using apps READ MORE: Danish study finds link between blood clots, painkillers and the pill Health apps used to track women’s periods and fertility are

Diabetic pensioner left without vital Ozempic medication due to shortages triggered by those seeking to lose weight Medics have claimed supply issues of the drug could last until ‘at least’ next year  READ MORE: NHS patients will miss out on Wegovy as private clinics stock up  A 79-year-old man has been forced to go without his