Hidden and unexplained: feeling the pain of fibromyalgia
admin For some people, waking up every day means the start of persistent pain that affects their mood, thinking and relationships. This experience is more difficult when the pain doesn’t seem…
7 organs or glands you may do just fine without
But if they’re unneeded, why do we have them? September 18, 2023By Robert H. Shmerling, MD, Senior Faculty Editor, Harvard Health Publishing; Editorial Advisory Board Member, Harvard Health Publishing There…
Cellulitis: How long does it take to heal on legs?
When this common skin infection affects the lower leg, symptoms can persist for days after successful antibiotic treatment. November 20, 2023By Julie Corliss, Executive Editor, Harvard Heart Letter Cellulitis is…
What is the difference between polymyalgia and fibromyalgia?
The term myalgia refers to muscle pain. Both fibromyalgia and polymyalgia cause pain and tension in the muscles, but they differ in their other symptoms, causes, and treatments. Getting a…
Fibromyalgia: Many may receive wrong diagnosis
Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition that affects millions of people in the United States. However, the authors of a new study now warn that a significant number of people who…
People with fibromyalgia have different gut bacteria
A study that compared women with and without fibromyalgia has, for the first time, linked gut bacteria to the long-lasting disease and its main symptoms. Researchers in Canada identified 19…
Fibromyalgia Awareness Day on May 12 calls attention to fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia Awareness Day on May 12 calls attention to fibromyalgia, which has plagued many people over the centuries. Fibromyalgia is a musculoskeletal disorder that causes chronic pain all over the…
Dealing with thick, discolored toenails
A nail fungus infection is notoriously hard to cure, but various treatments — including home remedies — can help. By Julie Corliss, Executive Editor, Harvard Heart Letter Wriggling toes in…
Why are my heels cracked?
Ask the doctor By Toni Golen, MD, Editor in Chief, Harvard Women’s Health Watch; Editorial Advisory Board Member, Harvard Health Publishing; Contributor Q. Even though I apply rich moisturizers to…
Is fibromyalgia hereditary?
Protect yourself from the damage of chronic inflammation. Science has proven that chronic, low-grade inflammation can turn into a silent killer that contributes to cardiovascular disease, cancer, type 2 diabetes…