Caitlyn Fitzpatrick

Many children and young adults with migraine have mild vitamin deficiencies – but does this mean that a causational relationship exists between the two conditions?

A fair amount of women who are diagnosed with gestational diabetes take active measures to lose weight – but what clinical outcomes does that have?

What happens when a patient with type 2 diabetes uses both a potassium (K)-sparing agent and sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitor at the same time?

Country music artist, Clay Walker – who is well-known for his hit songs “She Won’t Be Lonely Long†and “Live Until I Die" – was diagnosed with a relapsing form of multiple sclerosis (MS) at the age of 26.

Marijuana and alcohol – studies suggest that one of these substances helps patients with multiple sclerosis while the other can contribute to comorbidities.

Lifestyle factors and multiple sclerosis is a two-way street; but what does that mean for practicing physicians? Allen Bowling, MD, PhD, explains at the 2016 Annual Meeting of the Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Center (CMSC) in National Harbor, Maryland.

Disease-modifying therapies (DMTs) help reduce relapses in people with multiple sclerosis. While options have expanded, little is known about which one has the greatest effectiveness.

A phase III study that examined teriflunomide (Aubagio) in a subtype of patients with multiple sclerosis was presented at the 2016 Annual Meeting of the Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Center (CMSC) in National Harbor, Maryland.

As obesity becomes a growing problem, doctors are turning to weight loss surgeries to help their patients return to a healthy quality of life. Work is being done to make these procedures as non-invasive as possible to help with the recovery and postoperative times.

Forget the supplements and start booking a foreign vacation, because new research shows that could be the very thing to boost vitamin D levels.

Although light is known to exacerbate migraines and make them more unbearable, researchers recently discovered that a particular color of light can reduce the severity of the headache.

The first study to look at the relationship between sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and the severity of borderline personality disorder (BPD) symptoms came back with some staggering numbers.

Stroke and cardiovascular risks have been associated with the most common and effective classes of drugs to treat migraines, but new research shows that these concerns could be unjustified.

The main ingredient in Tylenol can kill a person’s empathy for others, according to a new study from Ohio State.

Estradiol – a female sex hormone found in oral contraceptives – may be able to protect women from sexually transmitted viral infections (STIs).

“Physicians should advise patients to limit animal products when possible and consume more plants than meat,†a team of doctors from the Mayo Clinic in Arizona announced in a statement.

Compulsive behavior – to gamble, binge eat, shop, and have sex – is linked to the antipsychotic drug aripiprazole.

Oral fluconazole (Diflucan) is used to treat yeast infections; but the Food and Drug Adminstration (FDA) is warning that the drug could be linked to miscarriages.

Traditional wedding vows say “till death do us part,†but it looks like men have a tougher time when that time comes.

A number of everyday household products contain chemicals that can lead to obesity, a risk factor for a seemingly endless list of health conditions.

A recent study in the United Kingdom looked at the 6-month outcomes of those with hepatitis C cirrhosis on antiviral treatment.

Work being done to treat and cure hepatitis C today could make it almost a non-issue for future generations, thanks to groups like the World Health Organization (WHO) and others putting the focus on parts of the world that need help in this area the most.

If a young person has sleep problems, there’s an increased risk that they will have chronic pain in the long-term.

If research continues focusing on macrophages and their role in the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), it could mean new opportunities to treat patients and eventually help find a cure.

Just in time for National Potato Chip Day, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released a guidance for the food industry on ways to reduce a potential carcinogen in the salty snack food, as well as in French fries.

A 19-month-old boy died from meningitis, an illness that can be prevented through vaccination.

New research has shown that the source of your arachnophobia may be able to target the same pain receptors as opioids.

Childhood abuse, especially emotional, is linked to a greater risk of developing migraine as an adult.

Antibiotics are essential for curing an array of conditions, but they may also be responsible for disrupting cognitive function in patients.

The only doctor to ever be convicted of murder for recklessly prescribing drugs in the United States was sentenced to 30 years to life in prison.