Lisa Catanese

1 week ago | health.harvard.edu | Lisa Catanese

Over the past decade, medications known as CGRP inhibitors have helped prevent and treat migraine headaches in many people. But what happens when these drugs don’t work? Or when someone has to stop taking them due to side effects? A nondrug therapy called biofeedback could play a role. This treatment has been shown to help prevent the debilitating headache pain of a migraine. And some people have found that it also can decrease the amount of migraine medication they need to take.

2 months ago | health.harvard.edu | Lisa Catanese |Sogol Javaheri

Some people find that the neutral sound of white noise helps them sleep better. But is there evidence to support this? And what about other noise colors? What is white noise? White noise has been compared to the static from a radio that isn't tuned to a specific station. Technically, the term "white noise" refers to noise that contains all frequencies of the sounds that people can hear, in equal parts. (Frequency is the rate at which sound waves vibrate.) Can white noise help you sleep better?

2 months ago | health.harvard.edu | Lisa Catanese |David Nathan

March 25, 2025 By Lisa Catanese, ELS, Health Writer Reviewed by David M. Nathan, MD, Editorial Advisory Board Member, Harvard Health Publishing High levels of cortisol in your body can result in Cushing syndrome. Left untreated, Cushing syndrome can cause distressing symptoms and lead to serious health complications. Fortunately, tests can help determine the cause of high cortisol levels, which can guide treatment What is Cushing syndrome?

Mar 6, 2025 | health.harvard.edu | Lisa Catanese |Tien Jiang

March 6, 2025 By Lisa Catanese, ELS, Health Writer Reviewed by Tien Jiang, DMD, MEd, Contributor; Editorial Advisory Board Member, Harvard Health Publishing Millions of root canal treatments are performed each year. Because there are some fears and myths surrounding root canal procedures, it can be helpful to know the facts. What is a root canal treatment?

Mar 6, 2025 | health.harvard.edu | Lisa Catanese |Tien Jiang

March 6, 2025 By Lisa Catanese, ELS, Health Writer Reviewed by Tien Jiang, DMD, MEd, Contributor; Editorial Advisory Board Member, Harvard Health Publishing Millions of root canal treatments are performed each year. Because there are some fears and myths surrounding root canal procedures, it can be helpful to know the facts. What is a root canal treatment?