Wendy Wessling began her cancer journey over a decade ago. With her husband Tom and four children by her side, Wessling embarked on a journey she never thought she’d have to face.
Mindy describes how a severe headache was actually a sign of an aneurysm. She credits the fast action of her husband, emergency services and hospital staff for her recovery.
More people are using AI chatbots to talk about personal problems, relationship stress and mental health issues – often instead of talking to real people or trained professionals.
We spoke to Nebraska Medicine addiction psychiatrist Sara Zachman, MD, MPH about what kratom and kava are, how people use them, what effects they have on the body and the real risks involved.
If you’re a football fan, you’ve probably heard of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). However, while more people are aware of this condition, it remains widely misunderstood.
A cancer diagnosis is scary--but hearing you have brain cancer is especially scary. Unfortunately, persistent misconceptions about brain cancer continue to exist. Let’s clear a few of them up.
A headache caused by idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) results from increased pressure in the skull around the brain. Swelling can cause vision problems and is one of the earliest signs of IIH.
Jan Janisch-Hanzlik had been having strange symptoms for several years, was diagnosed with MS, and referred to Rana Zabad, MD. Dr. Zabad offered her a new option: enrollment in a first-of-its-kind clinical trial using allogeneic CAR T-cell therapy.
Nebraska Medicine neurologist Pierre Fayad, MD, explains what a mini stroke is, how to recognize the signs and why fast action is crucial and potentially life-saving.
