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Could Newer Migraine Drugs Bring You Relief?

By Kathleen Frey Raven

Newer migraine drugs on the market can effectively treat or prevent attacks and tend to have fewer side effects than older treatments. Such relief may empower migraine patients who realize they don't have to live with debilitating pain.

calendar with circled flu shot, which is especially important during COVID-19 pandemic
5 Reasons To Get the Flu Shot—Especially This Year

By Kathy Katella

Doctors and public health experts are urging everyone to get the flu vaccine this fall. While there may be no way to predict how bad the flu season will be, there are still advantages to getting the vaccine, especially while COVID-19 continues to circulate.

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Maskne: What Is It and How Do You Prevent It?

Yale Medicine physicians explain acne mechanica, acne from wearing masks, helmets, and other coverings.

Woman with face protective mask standing on the street, possibly with post-COVID-19 symptoms
When COVID-19 Symptoms Won’t Go Away

By Carrie MacMillan

A new Post-COVID-19 Recovery Program at Yale can help those with lingering COVID-19 symptoms.

older woman trying to read prescription medication bottle
Do You Really Need All of Those Medications?

By Kathy Katella

If you are taking multiple medications, it’s important to keep your doctors up to date. The more medicines you take, the greater the chance a negative drug interaction will cause an adverse effect.

parent talking to child, possibly about the difficulties adjusting to life amid the COVID-19 pandemic
How To Help Kids Through Difficult Times (Like Now)

By Kathy Katella

Children are struggling with difficult issues during the COVID-19 pandemic as they witness disturbing events in the news. Parents can help, but it's important for them to acknowledge their own emotions and stress reactions so they can be attentive to their child's responses to major events.

A surgeon monitors the arms of a robotic surgery system during a cardiac surgery procedure.
Robotic Heart Surgery: Is It Better?

Robotic-assisted surgery is changing the way certain complex heart operations are being performed.

woman in a mask waiting on line while reading her phone, possibly learning of SalivaDirect, the new COVID-19 saliva tes
Is Saliva Testing Better? 5 Things To Know About the New COVID-19 Test

By Kathleen Frey Raven

SalivaDirect, a simpler, cheaper, and less invasive COVID-19 test developed by Yale researchers could be scaled up quickly, allowing laboratories across the country to make it available to the public soon.

A doctor operates on a patient in front of a 3D rendering of the patient's bone.
How Virtual 3-D Planning Can Improve Orthopaedic Surgery Outcomes

Virtual 3D surgical planning provides patients with a customized surgical experience tailored to their individual needs.

Family gathering outside during COVID-19, mindful of using sunscreen to protect against skin cancer
Summer Is Almost Over—Do I Still Need To Wear Sunscreen? (Hint: Yes)

By Carrie MacMillan

Yale Medicine dermatologists answer commonly asked questions about sunscreen.

people hiking in a forest, concerned about EEE
Eastern Equine Encephalitis ( EEE) is Back—Should You Be Worried?

By Kathleen Frey Raven

Connecticut's first EEE-positive mosquito of 2020 has been detected. Experts say people should take extra precautions now to prevent mosquito bites in case this year mirrors the outbreak of 2019.

Emergerncy worker helping COVID-19 patient
Obesity Emerges as Risk Factor for Severe COVID-19 Illness

By Carrie MacMillan

Yale Medicine experts discuss how obesity appears to be a risk factor for severe COVID-19 illness.