Jayne Feld

Cherry Hill

Executive Editor at SJ Magazine

South Jersey native, grieving mother, swimmer, journalist & Flyers fan

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Articles

Foot Pain + High Blood Sugar? The Early Signs of a Diabetic Foot Ulcer

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Jayne Feld

You might expect a serious medical problem like diabetic foot pain to cause throbbing pain, swelling or at least a little discomfort. But a diabetic foot ulcer, one of the most dangerous complications of diabetes, can sometimes sneak up without warning. “In people with long-standing or poorly-controlled diabetes, the nerves in the feet often lose their ability to sense pain,” explains Windy Cole, DPM, CWSP, a Cleveland-based podiatrist and certified wound care specialist.
Foot Pain + High Blood Sugar? The Early Signs of a Diabetic Foot Ulcer

2 weeks ago | womansworld.com | Jayne Feld

You might expect a serious medical problem like diabetic foot pain to cause throbbing pain, swelling or at least a little discomfort. But a diabetic foot ulcer, one of the most dangerous complications of diabetes, can sometimes sneak up without warning. “In people with long-standing or poorly-controlled diabetes, the nerves in the feet often lose their ability to sense pain,” explains Windy Cole, DPM, CWSP, a Cleveland-based podiatrist and certified wound care specialist.
Women in Medicine: Sponsorship Is Vital for Addressing Historical Inequalities

3 weeks ago | dermatologyadvisor.com | Jayne Feld

About a dozen years into her medical career, Barbara Edelheit, MD was at a breaking point. Despite her years excelling as a pediatric rheumatologist at Connecticut Children’s, she wasn’t advancing. “I loved my patients. I loved the work. But I was exhausted, frustrated, and invisible,” Dr Edelheit recalls. “I had no roadmap for moving forward, no one pushing me.
How GLP-1s Could Help People Sleep Better — Beyond Weight Loss

3 weeks ago | rheumatologyadvisor.com | Jayne Feld |Alcibiades Ojeda Rodríguez

In recent years, glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists such as semaglutide and tirzepatide have made headlines for their impressive ability to promote weight loss and improve glycemic control among people with type 2 diabetes. But with the recent FDA of Zepbound® (tirzepatide) to treat obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), these medications are stepping into a new spotlight — one that highlights their emerging role in ways that go beyond shedding pounds.
Sex-Specific Patterns in COPD, Asthma

3 weeks ago | pulmonologyadvisor.com | Jayne Feld

Despite decades of advances in pulmonary medicine, the blueprint for recognizing and treating respiratory disease has largely been drawn from studies of men. Although hallmark symptoms like chronic cough, wheezing, and dyspnea remain central to diagnosis, they don’t always tell the full story, especially for women.
Mermaidism: The Religion I Created to Save Myself

4 weeks ago | nextavenue.org | Jayne Feld

I was baptized in a pool in Northern California. Not literally — I'm Jewish, from New Jersey, and baptism is not in my spiritual wheelhouse. Yet there I was, in the middle of a ceremony, submerged in water, agreeing to die to be reborn — opening my heart to a shift I couldn't yet name. It was exhilarating, like breaking out of a too-tight shell, discovering I could move through currents I once found impassable. It was also something I would have, not long ago, dismissed as absurd. Even cultlike.
How GLP-1s Could Help People Sleep Better — Beyond Weight Loss

4 weeks ago | gastroenterologyadvisor.com | Jayne Feld |Alcibiades Ojeda Rodríguez

In recent years, glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists such as semaglutide and tirzepatide have made headlines for their impressive ability to promote weight loss and improve glycemic control among people with type 2 diabetes. But with the recent FDA of Zepbound® (tirzepatide) to treat obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), these medications are stepping into a new spotlight — one that highlights their emerging role in ways that go beyond shedding pounds.
8 Tips to Prevent Arthritis—Or Ease Pain if You Already Have It

1 month ago | womansworld.com | Jayne Feld

If you want to know how to prevent arthritis (or stop arthritis symptoms from getting worse), now’s the time to build habits that support healthy joints. Why? You won’t get a big warning when arthritis starts creeping in—just a stiff knee here, a sore hip there and the feeling that something’s changed. “It’s not like you tripped or hurt yourself,” says Susan J. Baumgaertel, MD, a Seattle-based physician who treats arthritis and lives with it herself.
The Best Weight-Loss Pills for Women Over 50: Safe, Effective Options

1 month ago | newspub.live | Jayne Feld

Watching wild baboons in Kenya, Akiko Matsumoto-Oda, an evolutionary biologist and primatologist at the University of the Ryukyus in Japan, had a front-row seat to the violence between these monkeys, especially the males. “I was struck by how frequently they sustained injuries,” she said, “and, even more, by how rapidly they recovered — even from seemingly severe wounds.”Compared with her own experiences with nicks and cuts, the baboons’ ability to heal seemed like a superpower.
The Best Weight-Loss Pills for Women Over 50: Safe, Effective Options

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Jayne Feld

Injectables like Ozempic may be grabbing headlines right now, but some of the best weight-loss pills are a more accessible and practical option for many women. “These oral agents have been around for a long time and are approved by the FDA for obesity,” says Caroline Apovian, MD, a professor at Harvard Medical School and leading obesity medicine specialist.