Rachel Lutz

Strong evidence suggests increased risk for respiratory, cardiovascular, and overall mortality for patients with RA.

Research seeks to to prevent the onset of an aggressive form of rheumatoid arthritis

Acute bronchitis is a common reason patients head to the pharmacy in the winter to seek OTC symptom relief.

There are several lifestyle changes, OTC options, and prescription drug therapies that patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease can rely on to prevent acid reflux symptoms, and pharmacists are one of the best candidates to share this information.

Reduction observed in stiffness, improvement of balance, and less fatigue reported as a result of taking part in the exercise program.

Nearly 40% of US employees have no access to paid sick leave.

Nanoparticles found to stop disease progression in a model of chronic MS.

Patients with allergies and asthma have a deficiency in a protective protein called A20, which causes them to suffer more from allergens.

RA patients who do yoga demonstrate benefits in health related quality of life measures.

App can facilitate early detection and treatment of symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Targeting enzyme found to slow progression of MS in human cells.

Zinc supplementation in older patients could help boost their immunity.

Patients with acid reflux or gastroesophageal reflux disease may not know that exercise can aggravate their symptoms.

Asthma not controlled properly can cause missed days at school and work.

Pharmacists may soon see an increase in PrEP interest in their pharmacies.

Less is more for women receiving osteoporosis drug therapy, as new research suggests that this patient population may be overtreated.

Health officials in Arizona successfully created a campaign last year that raised HIV awareness and led many more residents to visit the state's resource page for HIV education, testing, and services.

High-intensity interval training found to increase ’ maximum oxygen uptake and improve the heart recovery rate in RA patients.

Estrogen found to reduce the ability of the immune system to attack the brain in MS patients.

Researchers explore digital health solutions for COPD symptom management.

Being overweight or obese associated with a decreased risk of subsequent RA diagnosis.

The vast majority of patients with chronic pain continue to receive opioids after experiencing a nonfatal overdose, despite the fact that they face greater risk for experiencing a second overdose.

Diabetes associated with a 60% increased risk of dementia for both men and women.

Diabetes associated with a 60% increased risk of dementia for both men and women.

Exposure to antidepressants during pregnancy does not impact a baby's risk for autism or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder after birth.

Process attaches disease-related protein fragments to spleen cells to prevent MS.

Patients with type 2 diabetes have about a 60% greater risk for developing dementia than their non-diabetic counterparts.

B cells can contribute to abnormal immune responses in MS patients.

Combining lamotrigine with quetiapine may improve depressive symptoms and clinical remission rates in patients with bipolar disorder.

Research finds self-management of RA and patient exercise can reduce pain and disability.