Phyllis Howard MSW

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• Recently Approved Multiple Sclerosis Drug Shows Promise

  Only 50 years ago, there was no way possible to treat multiple sclerosis. Then, in the mid-1970s, a team of researchers and doctors used chemotherapy for the first time to treat the neurological disease. Since that first treatment, more than 10 new drugs have been developed and approved. Some of...

• What are the Signs and Symptoms of Heat Rash?

  What are the Signs and Symptoms of Heat Rash?Heat rash is a condition that affects the skin when it is exposed to high temperatures, and sweat gets trapped beneath the layers of the skin. Victims of this condition usually experience general symptoms such as:...

• Cryotherapy for Athletes

  Most sports demand a lot from the body pushing it to its limit and even beyond. Such intense levels of physical exertion can take a toll in the body causing some damage to the cells and muscles. Normally, the body is able to heal with time and recover from the trauma but athletes don’t always get...

• Know the Symptoms of Hyperthyroidism

  Hyperthyroidism refers to the condition when there is an over secretion of thyroid hormones by the thyroid gland in the body. The hormones T3 and T4 are way over their normal levels. Often referred to as an overactive thyroid, there are various causes of this disease, but the one that is most...

• What Is Bipolar Disorder: Get the Facts

  Life is a series of peaks and valleys as we try to experience, explore, and feel different things all throughout it. That's just the way life is for most of us, and we learn to navigate life's challenges and grow from our experiences. But for people with bipolar disorder, life takes on a much more...