Tag Archives: Treatments

New peanut allergy treatments show promise. But for me, it still seems risky

This is a Kaiser Health News story. Whenever I see a report touting possible new peanut allergy treatments, I devour it. I can’t help it. It’s an occupational hazard for any health journalist whose reporting specialty and medical history intertwine. I write about the business of health care, focusing on how consumers interact with the… Read More: New peanut allergy treatments show promise. But for me, it… »

A $200M pledge to Harvard to turn medical discoveries into treatments

A foundation headed by philanthropist and businessman Len Blavatnik has pledged $ 200 million to Harvard Medical School (HMS), its largest gift ever, with the overarching aim of transforming new medical discoveries into patient treatments. The gift, from the Blavatnik Family Foundation, was announced at a scientific symposium at the School on Thursday and was… Read More: A $200M pledge to Harvard to turn medical discoveries into… »

Understanding Neck Pain: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments

Jul 16, 2018 by Dale Harris At any one time, 10 percent of the adult population is usually suffering from neck pain. This condition usually occurs due to several reasons, including injury, degenerative disc disease, neck strain, and a herniated disc. If you’re experiencing the pain, there are ways you can prevent it from wrecking… Read More: Understanding Neck Pain: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments »