Category: multiple sclerosis

Frontline: Worsening MS Symptoms; HER2-Positive Breast Cancer; Stable Weight and Longer Life

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Multiple Health Conditions Linked to Worsening MS Symptoms People with multiple sclerosis (MS) who have…

Don’t Mistake Multiple Sclerosis Symptoms for Normal Signs of Aging

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Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic condition affecting the central nervous system, which includes the…

Ask Dr. Etingin: What Causes Hives?; Diminished Sense of Smell

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Several weeks ago I broke out in hives. What exactly are hives, and what causes…

Find An Exercise You Love to Ensure Routine Participation

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There are countless studies showing that physical activity helps improve mental and physical health, and…

Memory Problems Have Many Causes Besides Dementia

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Do you stop talking mid-sentence because you can’t find the right word, or forget where…

Pelvic Floor Retraining for Stress Urinary Incontinence

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© Peter Dazeley | Getty Images A cough, a sneeze, or even laughter can cause…

What Is Hypersomnia?

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According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), hypersomnia is recurring and…

Frequent Daytime Fatigue May Be Caused by a Sleep Disorder

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Getting inadequate sleep may be doing far more than making you feel tired and out…

The Link Between Epstein Barr Virus, Multiple Sclerosis, and Long COVID

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Epstein Barr virus is a virus that infects almost everybody by the time they are…

Ask The Doctor: August 2021

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Q. A dear friend of mine was just diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS), but she…

What Is Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss?

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Sudden deafness, also called sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSHL) is a medical emergency. If you…

Ask Dr. Etingin: Causes of blurry vision; Insomnia and coronary heart disease

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What causes blurry vision? Blurry vision can be caused by what ophthalmologists call a “refractive…

Vitamin D Deficiency: Are You at Risk?

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Vitamin D is an important vitamin for health. It helps you absorb calcium from your…

Lockjaw Versus a Locked Jaw: What’s the Difference

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Medical dictionaries describe lockjaw as a tightness or spasm of the jaw muscles due to…

Ask Tufts Experts: Foods for Regularity; Cutting Salt Intake; Leaky Gut

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I understand fiber can help keep me regular. Is oatmeal a good choice? Nicola McKeown,…

Vitamin D Deficiency Symptoms You Can Identify

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Vitamin D Deficiency Symptoms Vitamin D deficiency symptoms have been linked to numerous health problems,…

Are You Tired of Being Tired?

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Surprisingly, there is no universally agreed upon definition of fatigue. It has been described as…

4. Alternative and Natural Treatments

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Often, traditional pain treatments like medications or surgery are ineffective. Some don’t touch the pain…

3. Common Medical Treatments

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Since pain is subjective and varies between individuals, it can be tough to pinpoint a…

Ask Doctor Etingin: Causes of blurry vision … ALS … Body weight and Alzheimer’s disease risk

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Q: What causes blurry vision? A: Blurry vision can be caused by a refractive error,…

4. Skin Conditions: From Acne to Lupus

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There are hundreds of noncancerous skin growths and conditions, and this chapter describes, in alphabetical…