Markham Heid

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What to Know About Vaccines and Lupus

What to know before a vaccine meets a disordered immune system.

By Markham Heid

The Link Between a Mother's Lupus and a Child's Autism

There are several plausible mechanisms that could tie autoimmune disorders to autism.

By Markham Heid

How Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Progresses

Plus, how treatment may evolve.

By Markham Heid

New Advances in Managing COPD

For people with COPD—and their care providers—the future looks bright.

By Markham Heid

Complementary Treatments for IBD

A look at what research says about supplements, mind-body practices, and more.

By Markham Heid

Complementary Treatments for Lupus

Experts say therapies like mindfulness and biofeedback can be beneficial for people living with lupus.

By Markham Heid

The Link Between Heart Failure and Diabetes

Diabetes is considered a primary risk factor for heart failure. Here’s how to lower your risk.

By Markham Heid

Advancements in Managing and Treating Lupus

The most exciting advances in managing lupus include new monoclonal antibody therapies and improvements in disease monitoring.

By Markham Heid

How Stress Affects Heart Health

Protecting yourself may require a multi-pronged defensive strategy.

By Markham Heid

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy in Kids

The condition is rare in kids, yet experts say it's one of the leading causes of death in young athletes.

By Markham Heid

The Diabetes-Heart Arrhythmia Connection

Plus, what to know about treatment options.

By Markham Heid

How COVID-19 Affects Cholesterol

Plus, what you can do to protect yourself.

By Markham Heid

How to Get Better Sleep When You Have IBD

The relationship between IBD and sleep issues is complex, but experts are learning about the most effective remedies.

By Markham Heid

The Link Between Pancreatic Disorders and IBD

A look at the most common pancreatic issues associated with inflammatory bowel disease—and how to protect yourself.

By Markham Heid

How to Best Treat Underserved IBD Patients

Fixing care gaps is a challenge. These solutions can help.

By Markham Heid

Infusion Therapy for IBD

A look at how infusion therapies work, what’s on the horizon, and who might be a candidate.

By Markham Heid

What Causes Bloating—and What to Do About It

A look at what causes bloating, the most effective treatment options to relieve it, and the relationship between bloating and periods.

By Markham Heid

Clinical Trials for Kidney Cancer

Clinical trials are a necessary step—and usually the final step—in the development of new medicines.

By Markham Heid

These Factors Increase the Risk of Kidney Cancer

Hypertension, obesity, hereditary risk factors, and chemical exposures can all play a role.

By Markham Heid

How CRISPR Could Treat High Cholesterol

The science behind CRISPR and gene editing for LDL cholesterol is rapidly advancing. However, some major hurdles remain.

By Markham Heid
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