HealthCentral

HealthCentral is a privately held online health platform based in the United States, established in 1999 by a doctor specializing in emergency medicine. In 2005, the company was acquired by a consortium of venture capitalists, including Polaris Venture Partners, Sequoia Capital, The Carlyle Group, and Allen & Company. That same year, Christopher M. Schroeder was appointed as CEO to lead the company. In 2008, InterActiveCorp made a notable minority investment in HealthCentral, encouraging the original group of investors to reinvest in the company during this funding round.

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Take a Look Inside Influencers’ Type 1 Diabetes Kits

1 day ago | healthcentral.com | Marietta Alessi

Keys, phone, wallet, insulin pens, CGM, alcohol swabs, low snacks. When you live with type 1 diabetes (T1D), the list of must-haves you tote with you might be a bit longer than most. And now, as people open up on social media about T1D life, they’re giving peeks inside their kits on TikTok and Instagram to share how the condition is done on the run. So we checked in with some T1D influencers to break down their own best practices for daily packing.
Is There a Blood Test That Distinguishes Crohn’s Disease From UC?

6 days ago | healthcentral.com | Courtney Southwick

Scientists in South Korea are using machine learning, a type of artificial intelligence (AI), in an attempt to identify specific biomarkers in the blood to help clinicians easily distinguish between Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis (UC)—two similar, but still distinct, types of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), the umbrella term for chronic inflammation of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract.
New Psoriasis Guidelines Could Help More Patients Get the Treatment They Need

1 week ago | healthcentral.com | Beth Krietsch

Psoriasis (PsO) is a chronic inflammatory skin condition that affects nearly 8 million adults in the U.S. and significantly impacts both physical and mental health. Early and aggressive treatment can greatly improve symptom relief, but many people with moderate to severe psoriasis do not receive this due to rigid treatment criteria.
The COPD Treatment That’s Vastly Underutilized

1 week ago | healthcentral.com | Matt McMillen

Pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) helps people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) to breathe better and live a healthier, more comfortable life. It’s use, particularly after hospitalization, is recommended by lung specialists and endorsed by the latest COPD treatment guidelines.
Can Baby Eczema Predict Asthma? What the Research Says

2 weeks ago | healthcentral.com | Lisa Lombardi

When a baby develops eczema, parents are typically focused on soothing inflamed skin—not worrying about potential breathing issues years down the line. But according to a new study, that itchy, uncomfortable skin condition could be a clue to something more: a higher risk of developing asthma. Published in The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (JACI), the study followed 393 children from birth to age 7 as part of the Infant Immune Study at the University of Arizona in Tucson.
Ulcerative Colitis and Colonoscopy: When and Why You’ll Need One

2 weeks ago | healthcentral.com | Jessica Migala

If your doctor suspects you may have ulcerative colitis (UC)—one of the two main types of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)—you’ve likely been scheduled for a colonoscopy, which is a procedure that lets your gastroenterologist look inside your colon to diagnose the condition as well as assess disease severity, look for complications, and more. In that case, you likely also have some questions, like why exactly you need one, what the experience is like, and how often you’re going to need them.
GLP-1s and Diabetic Macular Edema: What’s the Link?

2 weeks ago | healthcentral.com | Tracy Davenport

The obesity medication may increase your risk for developing certain eye diseases. Here’s what you need to know.
This Osteoporosis Drug May Show Promise for Treating Type 1 Diabetes

2 weeks ago | healthcentral.com | Mara Santilli

If you’re living with type 1 diabetes (T1D), there’s a decent chance you’ve tried at least one medication to combat the effects of this disease, with varying degrees of success. In the near future, there may be another option to explore: The osteoporosis medication Prolia (denosumab), which was approved in 2010 for maintaining bone density, is being investigated for slowing the progression of T1D.
Can You Spot Psoriatic Arthritis Sooner? Intriguing New Findings

2 weeks ago | healthcentral.com | Lisa Lombardi

Almost one third of people with psoriasis will develop psoriatic arthritis (PsA), but the question that has dogged experts is: Who is most at-risk? While previous research points to greater body area affected by psoriasis and higher body mass as two risk factors, pinpointing a specific tell for PsA development is difficult. Now, a new study review published in RMD Open suggests that nail changes in psoriasis may be a major indication for future psoriatic arthritis.
A New DME Treatment Is on the Horizon

2 weeks ago | healthcentral.com | Tracy Davenport

Learn how this cutting-edge therapy could help your eyes.