Caitlyn Fitzpatrick

It may seem like elite athletes have a leg up on non-sports players when it comes to eye control, but research out of the University of Bradford in the United Kingdom says that’s not exactly the case.

Patients with epilepsy will soon have another option to control seizures with the approval of a new formulation of perampanel (Fycompa), developed by Eisai Inc.

Another month has come and gone, and April’s best health stories are right up there with the ones from February and March. Check out the top selections made by the editors at MD Magazine.

It turns out that your social network has more to do with just the likelihood of having plans on a Friday night. People with fewer friends have a lower pain tolerance, according to new research from Oxford University in England.

Researchers from the University of North Carolina (UNC) analyzed how the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) attacks macrophages – a target that, up until now, was believed to have little to do with infection.

An oxycodone (Xtampza) extended-release (ER) product is the newest opioid soon to be on the market for chronic pain.

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.

Football results in more concussions than any other competitive sport; but a concussion diagnosis isn’t the sole measure of brain damage.

Flu vaccinations appear to be more effective when given in the morning as opposed to the afternoon.

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

Although therapies for the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) have vastly improved over the years, the infection leads to premature aging.

There has been no official statement on the cause of Prince's death, but there have been reports that he was ill with the flu.

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

More than 1,000 people are treated in the emergency room for misusing prescription drugs every day, according to the Drug Abuse Warning Network (DAWN). But a low-cost approach to preventing the misuse from turning into an overdose appears effective in a new study.

It’s been reiterated time and time again but the evidence holds true – smoking leads to worse health outcomes. However, smoking increases the risk of death in patients with rheumatoid arthritis.

Exposure to violence during childhood can make perinatal human immunodeficiency virus (PHIV) even worse.

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.

As hepatitis C becomes a largely curable condition, work is being done to ensure that people around the world get the same level of treatment no matter where they live. That effort is being supported thanks to new guidelines from the World Health Organization (WHO).

Cirrhosis is not a new condition in the medical community, but researchers are looking at regions where the condition may be more common and how changes in policy regarding alcohol could help prevent more cases of the condition in the future.

While many forms of hepatitis C are now nearing curability, there are some genotypes which are harder to treat and some patient populations proving harder to reach. Research is being done on several fronts to address both issues.

A subject like hormones can often be difficult to understand and tedious to work through. The Essential Guide to Your Hormones is a new way to approach the subject while making it easier to understand and presented in a way that is better for patients and doctors to work with.

In addition to being the most important ingredient in margaritas, substances derived from tequila can play an important role in bone health.

With millions of patients living with diabetes on a daily basis, a program which launched last year looks to help bring people together in an effort to improve overall patient health and satisfaction.

The flu vaccine may reduce the risk of stillbirth, suggests new research from the Western Australia Department of Health (WA Health).

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

As opioid addiction remains an area of concern in medicine, measures to combat the epidemic are urgently needed.

As cannabis use (for both medicinal and recreational purposes) becomes more popular, it’s important for women and healthcare professionals to know the risks during pregnancy.

You’ve heard it time and time again: eat breakfast. But this practice may be particularly beneficial in people with type 2 diabetes – but not just any breakfast.

Estrogen has a positive impact on bone mineral density (BMD), and although it’s known that testosterone increases bone size, its effect on BMD is unclear.