Research-informed health explainers
Plain-language guides to conditions, treatments, and medications — each one grounded in peer-reviewed research from the specialists in our directory.
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Weight Regain After Stopping GLP-1: What to Expect
Most people regain significant weight after stopping GLP-1 medications. Here is what the evidence shows, why it happens, and how to reduce regain.
Ildiko Lingvay, MD · Anne Peters, M.D. · Janet McGill, MD
What Are the First Signs of Peripheral Neuropathy?
Evidence-based guide to the earliest symptoms of peripheral neuropathy, what causes them, and when to see a neurologist — grounded in research from three neuropathy specialists.
Eva Feldman, MD · Brian Callaghan, MD · Rodica Busui, MD, PHD
Early Warning Signs of Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Plain-language guide to the earliest symptoms of multiple sclerosis, how doctors confirm a diagnosis, and what happens next.
Peter Calabresi, M.D. · Laura Balcer, MD · Tanuja Chitnis, MD · Bruce Cree, MD
Keppra vs Depakote for Epilepsy: Key Differences
A plain-language comparison of Keppra (levetiracetam) and Depakote (valproate) for epilepsy, grounded in peer-reviewed research from leading neurologists.
Jacqueline French, MD · Kimford Meador, MD · Robert Fisher, MD · Orrin Devinsky, M.D.
Why Do I Fall Asleep Randomly During the Day?
A plain-language guide to excessive daytime sleepiness, the conditions that cause it, and the sleep workup that catches what a basic sleep study can miss.
Nancy Foldvary-Schaefer, DO · Clete Kushida, M.D., PH.D. · Phyllis Zee, MD