Patrick Sullivan, Freelance Health Writer, Editor, Content Strategist

Live Science • 2025-07-01

Chemotherapy can make healthy blood cells 'look old'

Some chemotherapy drugs cause more damage to healthy cells than other chemo options do, a new study finds. The researchers have found four new mutational signatures — patterns of DNA damage left by certain classes of drug — linked to chemotherapy. They also pinpointed some medications that can even "artificially age" healthy blood cells via these mutations.

EverydayHealth.com • 2025-06-25

Understanding and Treating Trigger Finger

Trigger finger is a condition caused by inflammation of the flexor tendon of the fingers. Flexor tendons bend the finger as if you were squeezing a trigger.We think of our index finger as our “trigger finger,” but the condition can occur in any finger. It is common in the ring finger, as well as in the thumb, in which case it’s known as a trigger thumb.The medical term for trigger finger is “stenosing tenosynovitis.”

EverydayHealth.com • 2025-01-31

Obesity Treatment: A Complete Guide

Obesity is a growing health concern, affecting more than 100 million adults in the United States alone, and its treatment options have evolved dramatically in recent years. Medications like GLP-1 agonists, as well as minimally invasive bariatric surgeries, offer lasting results with few complications.

MDA Monthly Report • 2024-09-30

Three Strategies for Avoiding Prior Authorization Delays

Some neuromuscular therapies have the dubious distinction of being among the most expensive medications in the world. Who's going to pay form them?

Quest | Muscular Dystrophy Association • 2024-05-17

Treatment Options for Autoimmune Neuromuscular Diseases - Quest | Muscular Dystrophy Association

In myasthenia gravis and Lambert-Eaton, your immune system destroys acetylcholine receptors, hindering your body's ability to contract its muscles. Here's how they're treated.

EverydayHealth.com • 2024-01-26

Eye Lymphoma: Types, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment

Primary intraocular lymphoma (PIOL), also known as vitreoretinal lymphoma, is the most common type of ocular lymphoma. Most people who get PIOL have it in both eyes, according to the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO).

Diatribe • 2024-01-17

Alpha Lipoic Acid for Diabetic Neuropathy: Does It Work?

Alpha-lipoic acid is an omega-3 fatty acid naturally found in food. Some studies suggest that supplementing with ALA may play a role in treating diabetic neuropathy.

diaTribe • 2023-08-28

Reducing Your Risk of Cancer With Type 2 Diabetes

There is evidence suggesting a link between type 2 diabetes and certain cancers. Here’s what you can do that may help reduce your risk.

Lifeforce • 2023-07-13

Best Omega-3 Supplement 2023: How to Choose and What to Avoid

Could omega-3 fatty acids be the health answer you’ve been fishing for? There’s some pretty strong evidence that a diet rich in seafood — the most common dietary source of these essential fatty acids — serves up an ocean of benefits to heart health, brain health, joint health and more.

But can you get those same perks without the seafood? And even if you are a fish fan, do you get enough omega-3s? If you’re wondering whether are worth looking into, we’ve got all the answers below.

HealthCentral • 2023-01-23

How Does Stress Affect Rheumatoid Arthritis?

If you have RA, you may have noticed a pattern where your most stressful days are also some of your most painful. Research shows that physical, mental, and emotional stress kicks our immune systems into overdrive, and since in RA, an overactive immune system attacks healthy tissue in your joints, that means more inflammation and more pain—which, of course, all leads to more stress.

HealthCentral • 2020-05-05

Signs of Multiple Sclerosis: Numbness, Vision Problems & More

Ask 10 people with multiple sclerosis (MS) what their symptoms are, and you’ll likely get 10 different answers. While there are common challenges—eye problems, fatigue, trouble with gait and memory—exactly how and when you experience them will vary. Which means you might not know what to expect if you’ve recently been diagnosed with this autoimmune condition, and you could really have no clue what's happening if you haven't been diagnosed yet. The good news? We’re here to help.

HealthCentral • 2020-03-13

Why Do I Have Neck Pain from Sleeping?

You can wake up with a stiff neck after sleeping for a few reasons. What’s most encouraging is that there are a few simple fixes that can prevent you from getting neck pain from ruining your day.

Jai Medical Systems • 2020-02-12

Recognize These Signs of a Heart Attack

Have you ever seen someone on television clutch the chest, scrunch the face in pain and collapse? That’s how TV shows a heart attack. Although they really can look like that, heart attacks often have symptoms that are easy to miss—especially in women.

Advanced Laparoscopic Associates • 2020-01-23

Why You Want Robotic Surgery

Welcome to the 21st century. No, robots will not be doing the job of surgeons any time soon. However, they are already making surgery quicker, easier and safer at Advanced Laparoscopic Associates. Robotic surgery is an option for a number of surgical procedures at ALA. The robot may not look like what you may expect: a vaguely human-shaped automaton similar to Star Wars’ C3PO. Instead, it’s a cluster of arms that can hold and finely manipulate tools, plus a high-tech camera.

Points Group • 2019-11-08

Is Retargeting HIPAA Compliant?

Retargeting is one of the most effective strategies in digital advertising, but is it right for you? Your practice is subject to HIPAA compliance requirements, so the short answer is no. But please allow us to offer some workarounds.

UOANJ - NJ Orthopaedic Associates • 2019-04-04

Herniated Disc - UOA, NJ Spinal Specialists

Herniated discs are one of the most common causes of back pain. Between each vertebra is a fibrocartilage disc that cushions the vertebrae and acts as shock absorbers. Whether due to age or injury, sometimes the soft inner layer of the disc punches through the hard outer layer and creates a bulge.

Sharecare • 2017-07-03

7 Surprising Signs of Dementia | healthy-aging

Do you find you have more cavities lately, or have you even lost a few teeth? That could mean you’re at risk for dementia. A 2021 analysis of more than 34,000 older adults published in the found that those with more missing teeth had a 28 percent higher risk of dementia. They also had a 48 percent greater risk of cognitive impairment.

Patrick Sullivan

Freelance Health Writer, Editor, and Content Strategist

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Chemotherapy can make healthy blood cells 'look old'

Understanding and Treating Trigger Finger

Obesity Treatment: A Complete Guide

Three Strategies for Avoiding Prior Authorization Delays

Treatment Options for Autoimmune Neuromuscular Diseases - Quest | Muscular Dystrophy Association

Eye Lymphoma: Types, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment

Alpha Lipoic Acid for Diabetic Neuropathy: Does It Work?

Reducing Your Risk of Cancer With Type 2 Diabetes

Best Omega-3 Supplement 2023: How to Choose and What to Avoid

How Does Stress Affect Rheumatoid Arthritis?

Signs of Multiple Sclerosis: Numbness, Vision Problems & More

Why Do I Have Neck Pain from Sleeping?

Recognize These Signs of a Heart Attack

Why You Want Robotic Surgery

Is Retargeting HIPAA Compliant?

Herniated Disc - UOA, NJ Spinal Specialists

7 Surprising Signs of Dementia | healthy-aging

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