Everyday People Matter
The recent death of Carrie Fisher, who portrayed the popular “Star Wars” character Princess Leia, made international headlines, not just because of her career, but also her very public struggle with bipolar disorder. Fisher never shied away from her bipolar disorder, and was very vocal about it. She wrote books on her diagnosis and also spoke extensively in public about…
Persons who suffer from fibromyalgia and also have low levels of vitamin D in their bodies could suffer from balance and posture problems. Those are the findings of a new study published in the journal, Modern Hematology. Patients with fibromyalgia often suffer from an increased risk of falls. Researchers found in their study that vitamin deficiency is linked to a…
A scientific study published three years ago that claimed to have found breakthrough results in the search for a cure for diabetes has now been retracted. The article titled Betatrophin: A Hormone that Controls Pancreatic Cell Proliferation was widely acclaimed when it was published back in 2013. According to researchers at that time, they had identified a new hormone that…
The Social Security hearing is one of the most critical stages in the processing of a claim for beneifts. In many cases, the disability hearing is conducted in person. In some cases however, individuals may choose a video hearing. A video disability hearing differs from an in-person one in that these hearings are conducted via video conference. That means that…
Researchers have found that a non-intoxicating marijuana extract could help treat certain symptoms of epilepsy. The researchers focused on 120 children who suffered from a rare form of epilepsy. The children had suffered at least six seizures in the month prior to participation in the study. They were given a purified extract of cannabidiol, a marijuana compound which does not…
Sciatica is a fairly common nerve disorder characterized by chronic pain, numbness, and a tingling sensation in the lower extremities. It is connected to an injury involving the sciatic nerve, the longest nerve in the human body. Sciatica is curable, and over a period of time, a person may be able to manage the symptoms associated with the condition. It…
Lupus is an incurable medical condition that is marked by severe fatigue and joint pain. While there is no permanent cure for lupus, there are several treatment strategies that can help a person manage his or her symptoms and improve their quality of life. Historically, women with lupus were not encouraged to have children because of the excessive fatigue that…
Bipolar disorder is a mental disorder that is characterized by states of extreme depression and mania. New studies indicate that children who have suffered from physical, sexual or emotional abuse in their childhood are much more likely to suffer from symptoms of bipolar disorder in their adulthood. The study conducted by researchers at the University of Manchester focused on many…
Yes. Vaccines matter. This is a scientific fact, not a matter of opinion. Vaccines prevent 6 million deaths every year worldwide. They have fundamentally changed modern medicine. In 1950 The World Health Assembly undertook to rid the world of smallpox through systemic vaccinations. The smallpox disease killed millions of people in the 20th century. By 1980 the disease had…
Osteoarthritis is a condition characterized by extreme pain, swelling and stiffness of the joints. The condition can make it difficult for a person to stand or walk for long periods of time, and often impairs their ability to work and earn a living. Osteoarthritis is the slow loss of cartilage from joints. The loss of the cartilage causes friction between…