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Since early July, hospitalizations for children with COVID-19 have slowly climbed nationwide, likely due to the highly transmissible Delta variant. But rising cases don’t necessarily equate to severe infections in children. In fact, lingering symptoms after a COVID-19 infection—also called long COVID—are not common in children, according to new research. Key Takeaways New research finds that long COVID is less common in children than adults.Most children with COVID-19 recover in a week or less, without lingering symptoms....

A medication overuse headache, also known as a rebound headache, occurs from over-utilization of acute headache therapies. Let’s explore what this headache feels like, when it occurs, and which medications can cause it. What Is Medication Overuse Headache? A medication overuse headache occurs when a person takes a headache pain reliever for 10 to 15 or more days per month, depending on the medication, for more than 3 months. It occurs in people who have a pre-existing headache disorder....

Michael J. Fox is known for many things. An accomplished actor, he’s won awards for his work in “Family Ties,” “Spin City,” and “The Good Wife.” However, Fox’s finest achievement—his Grammy, Emmys, and Golden Globe Awards aside—may be his work towards eradicating Parkinson’s disease. The actor established The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research (MJFF) in 2000, nine years after being diagnosed with the condition. Since sharing his diagnosis with the public in 1998, Fox has spoken out in favor of stem cell research and has worked tirelessly to raise money for research....

A lot of people think you have to be older or in the hospital to get pneumonia. However, pneumonia can happen to anyone at any age. Mycoplasma pneumonia is more widely known as walking pneumonia. Researchers believe this common bacterial infection affects 2 million people every year. While walking pneumonia is one of the most contagious forms of pneumonia, it also tends to be the mildest form. However, this doesn’t make it less serious than other cases of pneumonia....

Generally, neck and back pain is benign. That is, it’s neither serious nor caused by a specific disease or condition. In these cases, muscles and other soft tissue tend to be at the root of the pain. When it is serious, causes may include bone fracture, infection, tumor, cauda equina syndrome, herniated disc, or spinal stenosis. The last four of these, tumor, cauda equina syndrome, herniated disc, and spinal stenosis, involve pressure on nerves, nerve roots and/or the spinal cord....

Repetitive monomorphic ventricular tachycardia (RMVT) is a type of ventricular tachycardia that tends to occur in young people whose hearts are otherwise normal. This is in stark contrast to the usual kind of ventricular tachycardia, which is most often seen in older people who have coronary artery disease or heart failure. What Is Ventricular Tachycardia? Ventricular tachycardia is a sudden, rapid, often dangerous cardiac arrhythmia that originates in the cardiac ventricles....

Retinol is a derivative of vitamin A. It performs functions in the body that are tied to vision and normal human development. It’s commonly used as a dietary supplement and to treat skin conditions. What It Is Retinol is a form of vitamin A. Contrary to popular belief, vitamin A is not a single vitamin. Instead, it encompasses two families of compounds called retinoids and carotenoids. Retinol is one of the compounds in the retinoid family....

A septoplasty is typically done as an outpatient procedure to repair a damaged or deviated septum in the nose. Find out what to expect the day you arrive for surgery and when you can go home. Before the Surgery As with most surgeries, there are a number of tests and examinations your healthcare provider will likely perform before your surgery. These include: Lab work to rule out pre-existing conditions or prevent complications like bleedingA physical examinationImaging studies like X-rays and/or a CT scan Your healthcare provider may also recommend the following steps be taken before and on the day of surgery:...

A simple wedge fracture is a compression fracture in a spinal vertebra. Wedge fractures can occur in the neck, thoracic region or the lumbar (low back) area. This article focuses mainly on simple wedge fractures in the neck, also called the cervical spine, but also provides general information about causes and treatments. Causes A simple wedge fracture in the cervical spine occurs most often after a forceful flexion, or forward bending, of the neck....

The subclavian vein is a large paired, deep vein that extends along each side of the neck. Deep veins are those located deep in the body to protect the larger veins from injury. The primary function of veins is to transport deoxygenated blood from all parts of the body, returning it to the heart, and then on to the lungs to be reoxygenated. Both subclavian veins—right and left—are located underneath the clavicle (collarbone)....

Spring is the most common time of the year for people to experience seasonal allergy symptoms. As the weather gets warmer and plants start to bloom, trees and grasses release pollen into the air, triggering allergic symptoms in those with seasonal allergies. These symptoms are called hay fever, or allergic rhinitis. Allergic rhinitis is a very common problem, affecting up to 30% of the population. This condition causes inflammation and irritation of the nasal passages and includes symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose, nasal congestion, itching of the nose, and postnasal drip....

While the skin disorder vitiligo isn’t harmful or life-threatening, it can certainly change your life. Not only do you have to manage its physical symptoms—patches of smooth white skin known as macules—you may experience a significant emotional and psychological toll. Living with vitiligo, as with any condition that affects physical appearance, means finding healthy and positive ways to cope. Luckily, there are a number of strategies to help you cope. Lifestyle changes and protective measures can help with the symptoms....

There can be little doubt that the drugs used to treat HIV have advanced enormously over the past 25 years. What some may not realize is just how much antiretroviral therapy has improved since 1996, when the first triple-drug therapy changed the very course of the AIDS pandemic. A Short History of Antiretroviral Therapy Prior to 1996, the average life expectancy of a 20-year-old man newly infected with HIV was a mere 19 years....

Swimmer’s ear, or otitis externa, is an infection of the outer ear that is caused by getting contaminated water in the ear. It can occur from swimming in contaminated (dirty) water but also just by getting water in your ear while bathing or showering. Swimmer’s ear is more likely to occur if the water stays inside the ear for a prolonged period of time as this creates a moist environment for bacteria or fungi to grow and thrive in....

Hip replacement surgery is a treatment for severe arthritis of the hip joint. Patients who commit to hip replacement surgery must understand that there are some changes they will have to adapt to for the rest of their life. The trade-off for the patients is that they will likely have a significant decrease in hip pain and disability. After hip replacement surgery, patients may have to restrict certain activities to prevent problems with the hip replacement implant....

As you are recovering from a stroke, you may experience urinary incontinence, an inability to control your urine. Urinary incontinence affects up to 25% of stroke survivors within the first year post-stroke. Up to 15% still experience urinary incontinence one year or later post-stroke. Urination is a complex process involving coordination between the brain, the spinal cord, and the nerves. Because a stroke can prompt issues with coordination and overall brain function, it follows that an inability to urinate is another potential post-stroke complication....

Inhaled corticosteroids, also known as steroids or glucocorticoids, are generally used on an ongoing basis to control symptoms of asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), or other chronic breathing disorders. Inhaled steroids work by mimicking cortisol, a hormone produced by the body that normally reduces inflammation (swelling of tissues). By doing so, they relieve chronic airway inflammation, reducing bronchoconstriction (airway narrowing) and bronchospasms (airway contractions). These medications can have side effects, however....

Do you know how old your heart is? That answer may not be so simple. There’s a good chance that your heart is aging faster than you are. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, half of adult men and 20% of adult women in this country have a heart that is five years older than their chronological age. In Black people, the gap is a whopping 11 years....

Whether granite countertops could cause lung cancer due to the emission of radon gas has been a matter of some debate. On one side is that dangerously high levels have been found in some countertops, while arguments on the other claim that the amount of radon emitted is very small relative to radon that may occur in homes otherwise. We know that exposure to radon in our homes is a very important cause of lung cancer, and is thought to be the leading cause of lung cancer in non-smokers....

For so many women, stretch marks are an unavoidable and unpleasant side effect of pregnancy. They can also affect bodybuilders and anyone else who has gained or lost a significant amount of weight in a short period. Some people are even unlucky enough to acquire them during the growth spurts of puberty. Although maintaining a stable weight and taking good care of one’s skin are certainly steps in the right direction, the unfortunate truth is that heredity and hormonal changes play a considerable role in the formation of stretch marks....