Caitlyn Fitzpatrick

Fibromyalgia is notoriously difficult to diagnose. But a new study from the University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder) may have found a brain signature that red flags the disease.

Simple at-home vision tests can red flag early signs of wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD). But which one is the best?

There are different subtypes of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), and the one at the forefront of the epidemic is actually the one that replicates very slowly.

As flu strains evolve each year, the latest vaccine guidelines have changed for the 2016 to 2017 season.

Scott Sigman, MD, discusses recent study results that show more people become dependent on prescription drugs following surgery than previously thought – which is why his involvement in the Choices Matter program is so important.

Scientists from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) are adding to the opioid epidemic conversation with a review highlighting the benefits of toga, tai chi, and acupuncture.

Although men who have sex with men make up more than half of those infected with HIV in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), many are not aware of the benefits of PrEP.

Do you suffer from migraines? Cluster headaches? Tension headaches? Other kinds of headaches? All of them are related to a thyroid disorder, according to new research from the University of Cincinnati (UC).

One out of eight people infected with HIV don’t know it, according the CDC. Although these patients don’t make up the majority, they are still a key driver behind the epidemic.

There is limited data in this population, but some research says that women shouldn't be starting the therapy after the age of 60. However, hormone therapies offer bone protection, which opens the door discussion on usage.

Do osteoporosis medications impact sexual function? That's what researchers aimed to find in a study presented at The North American Menopause Society 27th Annual Meeting (NAMS 2016) in Orlando, Florida.

Since vitamin D plays a key role in bone mineralization, and older people tend to need more bone support, researchers looked at how providing supplementation impacted postmenopausal women.

Previous research has found that hypertension and cardiovascular health is linked to the age that a woman goes through natural menopause. A study led by researchers from the Netherlands aimed to find if blood pressure has an impact.

Adding to the seemingly endless number of reasons for keeping weight under control, a new analysis out of Brazil shows that obesity impacts menopausal symptoms.

“TX-004HR was designed to rapidly and effectively treat all symptoms of vulvar and vaginal atrophy (VVA) without increasing serum E2 levels,” a collaborative team of researchers began in a new phase 3 study.

Geography, age, and time are factors that contribute to the likelihood that a woman is being treated for menopause, according to new research out of Pfizer Inc.

Hot flashes are no stranger to 75% of women in menopause and the symptoms are severe for 15% of them.

Do sexual concerns hurt the quality of romantic relationships? Many would probably nod. But data on older women shows changes over the years.

Merck & Co., Inc. has spent years on clinical trials in hopes of submitting odanacatib to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of osteoporosis. Unfortunately, the process ends here.

The MD Magazine editors rounded up the 10 best stories from September – did you read them all?

The body’s inflammatory response to the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is one reason why patients with HIV can experience chronic pain.

There are many reasons that men have low or reduced testosterone. Treatment for the condition can require a variety of methods, and a recent study looked at a new way of delivering testosterone in pill form.

As women age and enter menopause, there are a number of new health issues they face. One of those possible delicate issues is pain during sex; but a new medication looks to ease this problem.

Calling all computer programmers, public health advocates, clinical researchers, entrepreneurs, and innovators from various specialties!

The World Health Organization (WHO) set a target to eliminate hepatitis C by 2030, and one of the ways that can become a reality is by identifying commonly infected populations. Prisons are one place where the virus thrives.

One of the late breaking studies at ECTRIMS 2016 looked at how 25OH vitamin D (25OHVitD) and smoking influences disability in patients with MS.

Researchers have evaluated siponimod's efficacy in treating secondary progressive multiple sclerosis (SPMS) in a phase 3 trial.

Previous research has shown that prolonged-release fampridine (PR-FAM) can help walking ability in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS), however, it’s unclear whether those findings are clinically significant.

Are patients worse off if they are diagnosed with multiple sclerosis at a younger age? That’s what Italian researchers aimed to make more clear at ECTRIMS 2016.

“Multiple sclerosis usually begins with a relapsing-remitting (RRMS) phase characterized by clinical relapses and inflammatory demyelination evident on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI),” an Ohio based team began at ECTRIMS 2016.