Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month 2021: Find evidence-backed resources, research, and more at our new multiple sclerosis hub.
 
Anxiety / Stress
Anxiety disorder symptoms and treatments
Written by Louise Morales-Brown on March 19, 2021
Anxiety disorder symptoms can include persistent worry, dread, a rapid heartbeat, and more. Learn about the symptoms of different disorders here.
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Cancer / Oncology
What to know about granulocyte colony stimulating factor (G-CSF)
Written by Jessica Caporuscio, Pharm.D. on March 19, 2021
Granulocyte colony stimulating factor (G-CSF) is a type of drug that doctors prescribe to manage neutropenia. Learn more about its effectiveness and risks here.
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Cholesterol
6 statin alternatives
Written by Jessica Caporuscio, Pharm.D. on March 19, 2021
There are a few natural alternatives to statins that may help lower cholesterol levels. Learn more.
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COVID-19
COVID-19 deaths: CDC may underestimate risk for people of color
Written by Maria Cohut Ph.D. on March 19, 2021
New research suggests that the CDC's method of estimating COVID-19 mortality risk underrepresents the real risks for people of color.
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COVID-19 vaccines: Live updates
Written by Tim Newman on March 19, 2021
This live article contains regularly updated information on the experimental vaccines being developed for COVID-19.
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Epilepsy
Can you die from a seizure? Risk, factors, and prevention
Written by Jesse Klein on March 19, 2021
While it is possible to die from a seizure, it is very rare. Dying solely from a seizure without secondary factors, like a fall or drowning, is even rarer.
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Health Equity
4 women whose work won the Nobel prize for their male colleagues
Written by Kimberly Drake on March 19, 2021
As part of Women's History Month, this feature explores some of the women in science whose work won the Nobel prize for their male colleagues.
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Infectious Diseases / Bacteria / Viruses
COVID-19 live updates: Total number of cases passes 121 million
Written by Tim Newman on March 19, 2021
This live article covers developments regarding SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19. We will update it regularly as the pandemic continues.
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Medicare / Medicaid / SCHIP
What is the difference between Medicare Plan F and Medicare Plan J?
Written by Zia Sherrell on March 19, 2021
Medigap Plan J has not accepted new enrollees since 2010. Medigap Plan F has had limited availability since January 1, 2020. Learn more here.
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Multiple Sclerosis
How does multiple sclerosis (MS) affect the body?
Written by Zawn Villines on March 19, 2021
Multiple sclerosis is a chronic disease of the central nervous system — the brain and spinal cord. It affects multiple areas of the body.
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Nutrition / Diet
Even modest consumption of added sugar may affect the liver
Written by Beth JoJack on March 19, 2021
New research suggests that consuming moderate amounts of specific types of added sugar may double the production of fat in the liver.
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Public Health
The Recovery Room: News beyond the pandemic — March 19
Written by Tim Snaith on March 19, 2021
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Sleep / Sleep Disorders / Insomnia
Revenge bedtime procrastination: A plight of our times?
Written by Maria Cohut Ph.D. on March 19, 2021
Why do we procrastinate on sleep when we know that it might affect our productivity? We investigate the phenomenon of revenge bedtime procrastination.
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Supplements
Vitamin F: What it is, and why we need it
Written by Louisa Richards on March 19, 2021
Vitamin F is a term for two essential fatty acids that people need to stay healthy. They are present in plant foods, and people can use them topically.
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