Amy Jacob

Patients have often been told to avoid ibuprofen and other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) before or after surgery due to an increased risk of bleeding.

Traditional skin tests that are used to determine allergies to the common antibiotic, amoxicillin, don’t actually work, according to new research findings.

Enjoying a glass of red wine is beneficial for cardiac health, new research finds.

The FDA has approved Inflectra (infliximab-dyyb/Celltrion, Inc), the biosimilar for Remicade (infliximab) for the treatment of patients suffering from serious autoimmune diseases.

One of the largest and most important organs of the human body, the skin is also one of the most difficult to treat when damaged.

Vitamin D has long been touted for its several health benefits.

Several patients suffering from obesity reported vast improvements in pain, physical function, and walking capacity after undergoing bariatric surgery, according to new research in JAMA.

Several ultraviolet (UV)-filtering chemicals typically used in sunscreens can impair the function of human sperm cells, according to new research.

Coffee has long been a comforting staple in most people’s morning routines.

Colder climates don’t typically bode well for many health concerns.

You want some Listeria with that roast beef?

Patients afflicted with staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) skin and soft tissue infections only take about 57% of their prescribed antibiotic doses upon leaving the hospital.

Men afflicted with psoriasis are more likely to suffer from erectile dysfunction.

People not blessed with 20/20 vision often choose to wear contact lenses to avoid cumbersome eyeglasses.

Early antibiotic use has long been associated with many rare long-term health consequences in children.

Women who sunbathe are likely to live longer than those who avoid the sun.

Chronic inflammatory skin condition, rosacea, may be linked to Parkinson’s disease through shared pathogenic mechanisms.

Patients suffering from complications associated with osteoarthritis often reach for over-the-counter pain relievers.

The FDA has granted approval for obiltoxaximab (Anthim/Elusys Therapeutics) to treat inhalation anthrax in combination with antibacterial drugs.

Enjoying a cold brew during post-work happy hour is always a treat, but next time opt for an IPA.

The lack of natural acids could potentially explain why some individuals are more susceptible to developing eczema.

Slow and steady won’t win the race to quit smoking, one recent study finds.

Women suffering from ulcerative colitis (UC) and Crohn’s disease (CD) experience lower success rates per embryo transfer when they undergo assisted reproductive technology (ART) treatments than women who do not have inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).

A global study conducted by 50 different research centers has discovered hundreds of genes that cause five common, hard-to-treat inflammatory diseases

The manufacturer of an experimental cannabis-based drug Epidiolex (GW Pharmaceuticals) announced Monday that the product successfully treated children with Dravet syndrome, the rare form of severe epilepsy.

The drug nelfinavir, used to treat human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), may also benefit skin cancer patients.

Tattoo aficionados who appreciate the creative license behind professional inking can now take solace in the potential health benefits of tattoos.

Initial treatment with once-daily ivermectin 1% cream (Soolantra/Galderma) resulted in longer remission for patients suffering from moderate-to-severe papulopustular rosacea, compared to the initial treatment with twice daily metronidazole 0.75% cream.

Despite green tea’s many health benefits, combining it with dietary iron does not produce any benefits for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) patients.

Popular erectile dysfunction drug sildenafil (Viagra/Pfizer) may stimulate the growth of skin tumors.