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4 Things Scientists Now Know About Autoimmune Diseases in Kids

4 Things Scientists Now Know About Autoimmune Diseases in Kids

Two experts in the field share the latest understanding and research into conditions like pediatric plaque psoriasis, juvenile idiopathic arthritis and pediatric active psoriatic arthritis—diseases that afflict children and can have long-term damaging effects into adulthood if not properly treated.

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4 Things We Now Know About the Rare Disease AL Amyloidosis

4 Things We Now Know About the Rare Disease AL Amyloidosis

Imagine having a disease that many doctors have never seen before. That's what Marty Verel experienced when he was told he had AL amyloidosis—and it's what hematologist Brendan Weiss, M.D., is determined to help change. For Amyloidosis Awareness Month, Dr. Weiss shares what he's learned studying the rare disease.

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3 Eye-Opening Statistics About Racial Inequities in Heart Health Among Black Americans

3 Eye-Opening Statistics About Racial Inequities in Heart Health Among Black Americans

Black people are far more likely to live with cardiovascular diseases than other populations in the United States. We spoke to three experts about the consequences of that disparity—and how Johnson & Johnson is actively working to help drive change and better heart health through improved education, diagnosis and treatment.

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Winter Skin Know-How: Why Do Psoriasis and Eczema Flare Up in Winter?

Winter Skin Know-How: Why Do Psoriasis and Eczema Flare Up in Winter?

Cold temps and dry air can wreak havoc on already stressed skin. For those with certain inflammatory skin diseases, Lloyd S. Miller, M.D., Ph.D., says following a personalized treatment plan is the key to finding more comfort this season.

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The Latest Science Behind Caring for Your Skin While on Chemotherapy

The Latest Science Behind Caring for Your Skin While on Chemotherapy

Most people know about side effects, like hair loss, that can accompany cancer treatment. But chemotherapy can also impact your skin. Oncodermatologists and Johnson & Johnson scientists looked into how to care for such skin—leading to a new science-backed line of cleansers, moisturizers and balms designed with cancer patients in mind.

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Is It Really Safe to Go to the Doctor During a Pandemic? Listen to What This M.D. Has to Say

Is It Really Safe to Go to the Doctor During a Pandemic? Listen to What This M.D. Has to Say

Have you been putting off medical care this year out of concern about COVID-19? We asked a triple board-certified physician to share his best advice—and info about a new digital resource called My Health Can't Wait—for how to ensure you aren't putting your health at risk by waiting to schedule healthcare visits.

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Quiz: Could You Have AFib and Not Know It?

Quiz: Could You Have AFib and Not Know It?

Some 33 million people worldwide have atrial fibrillation, a form of heart disease that can lead to stroke. Are you at risk? For American Heart Month, take this quiz to test your AFib know-how.

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5 Questions for a Scientist Who's Working to Uncover New Treatments for Psoriatic Arthritis

5 Questions for a Scientist Who's Working to Uncover New Treatments for Psoriatic Arthritis

Early in his career Daniel Cua, Ph.D., made a discovery that would lead to a new medication for the debilitating autoimmune disease. We sat down with Dr. Cua, known as "the father" in his field of study, to learn what his work could mean for those with psoriatic arthritis.

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Quiz: How Much Do You Really Know About Taking Care of Your Eyes?

Quiz: How Much Do You Really Know About Taking Care of Your Eyes?

Around the world, more than 1 billion people have impaired vision—but 80% of these cases are preventable with early diagnosis and treatment. Ready to test your eye IQ with our quiz?

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Break a Bone Badly? You Could Be a Candidate for This Innovative 3-D Printed Medical Device

Break a Bone Badly? You Could Be a Candidate for This Innovative 3-D Printed Medical Device

The Trumatch^® Graft Cage – Long Bone is a cutting-edge device that could revolutionize trauma care—and help improve outcomes for patients who have the kind of catastrophic bone injuries that can happen in car accidents.

Trumatch® Graft Cage – Long Bone – 3-D-printed medical device

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"I'm One of the More than Half a Million People Who Can Go Years Undiagnosed": A Woman Shares the Story of Her Shocking AFib Diagnosis

"I'm One of the More than Half a Million People Who Can Go Years Undiagnosed": A Woman Shares the Story of Her Shocking AFib Diagnosis

The heart condition affects up to six million Americans, and raises the risk of stroke five-fold. One patient describes what it was like to learn she had atrial fibrillation—and the unexpected positive impact it has had on her life.

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What It Really Feels Like to Have Multiple Sclerosis

What It Really Feels Like to Have Multiple Sclerosis

The exact cause of the disease is unknown, but there's a lot scientists do know about how it impacts nearly every part of the body. Scientists like Tatiana Scherz, M.D., who takes us on a guided journey of how the disease manifests—from your brain down to your toes.

What It Really Feels Like to Have Multiple Sclerosis: changes to the brain, vision, and Lhermitte's sign

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5 Things We Now Know About Colorectal Cancer

5 Things We Now Know About Colorectal Cancer

Surprising new research suggests that people younger than 50 are getting diagnosed with the disease at record rates. For National Colorectal Cancer Awareness month, find out how to protect yourself—no matter what your age.

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Can an Apple Watch Reduce the Likelihood of Suffering a Stroke? The Innovative Study That's Tackling the Problem of AFib

Can an Apple Watch Reduce the Likelihood of Suffering a Stroke? The Innovative Study That's Tackling the Problem of AFib

Cardiologist C. Michael Gibson is heading up a virtual research study that uses wearable technology and cutting-edge apps to help detect atrial fibrillation, one of the biggest risk factors for stroke. We dive into how the study will work.

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Could the Answer to Preventing Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia Be as Simple as Better Oral Care? This Nurse Thinks So

Could the Answer to Preventing Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia Be as Simple as Better Oral Care? This Nurse Thinks So

Some 157,000 patients are diagnosed with the condition each year. But trailblazing nurse Dian Baker has a straightforward yet innovative solution.

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