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Thanks to a naturally-occurring flavonoid, orange juice may be a good choice to help lower blood pressure, new research shows. Key Takeaways People with hypertension who drank two glasses of orange juice a day had lower blood pressure after 12 weeks.Researchers think hesperidin, a flavonoid found in orange juice, contributes to improved blood pressure.Orange juice may offer other benefits for heart health as well. The flavonoid, called hesperidin, is found in citrus foods like oranges, lemons, and limes....

Determining the type of acute myelogenous leukemia (AML) someone has is much like staging other cancers, like lung or breast cancer. In solid tumor cancers like these, staging is important to determine the extent of the disease, and to help plan treatment. In the case of leukemia, however, doctors will instead look at tissue samples from bone marrow aspiration and biopsy to determine the acute myelogenous (or myeloblastic) leukemia subtype, and then determine next steps....

Sexual addiction, or sex addiction, is defined as obsessive thoughts or urges as well as compulsive behaviors related to sex. Sex addiction may also be referred to as hypersexuality disorder or compulsive sexual behavior. It was also once known as nymphomania. Sexual addiction is controversial among experts due to the lack of empirical evidence surrounding its legitimacy as an actual addiction. That said, compulsive sexual behaviors, urges, and thoughts can contribute to problems in someone’s daily life, including their relationships, career, and physical and/or mental health....

On Monday, June 7, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Aduhelm (aducanumab) for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease, a condition that affects over 6 million people in the United States. The drug is a first-of-its kind therapy, according to the FDA. Key Takeaways The FDA recently approved Aduhelm as the first new drug for Alzheimer’s disease in almost 20 years. The drug is intended to slow disease progression by reducing plaques on the brain....

Coming in close contact with a person who has COVID-19, which means being less than six feet away from them for a cumulative total of at least 15 minutes over a 24-hour period, increases your likelihood of getting infected with SARS-CoV-2. Key Takeaways If you’re not experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, get tested five days after having close contact with someone who has COVID-19.Experts say it’s important to wait, because testing earlier than recommended may result in a false negative....

Aniracetam (N-anisoyl-2-pyrrolidinone) is part of the racetams family and is a nootropic drug, meaning it’s believed to improve: MemoryCreativityMotivationMental sharpness It’s available by prescription in Europe and sold in the U.S. as a dietary supplement. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) hasn’t approved it for any use. This article looks at how aniracetam works, as well as what research says about its possible health benefits, side effects, and dosages. It also discusses what to look for when buying it....

You find yourself contending with an annoying red bump on your eyelid—a stye. While you feel confident that this will go away soon, you worry about spreading this around. The good news is that this is highly unlikely. While styes can be caused by bacteria infecting an eyelid gland or eyelash follicle, good hygiene usually keeps these at bay. Stopping these from spreading to someone else is as simple as avoiding sharing towels, pillowcases, or makeup with someone with a stye....

Functional mobility describes a person’s ability to move around in his or her environment. Examples include walking, scooting along a bed, and rising from a chair. If you are injured or ill, you may have a difficult time maintaining normal functional mobility. That’s where your physical therapist comes in. After a period of immobilization or after injury or illness, you may notice limitations in your ability to move around. You may need the assistance of another person to move in bed and get out of bed, to move into and out of a chair, or to walk....

Asthma may be a significant risk factor for lung cancer in both smokers and never smokers, with lung cancer being roughly 40% more common in people who have asthma that requires treatment. The risk, however, varies with lung cancer types, and the risk appears to be less with lung adenocarcinoma, the type of lung cancer most often seen in never smokers, women, and young adults. Research looking at the underlying biology is young, yet it appears that controlling asthma may, in some cases, reduce the risk of lung cancer....

By now you’re probably aware of how incredibly important it is to wear sunscreen, even when you aren’t at the beach. The American Academy of Dermatology recommends applying 1 ounce of sunscreen, or enough to fill a shot glass, to exposed areas of the body to prevent sunburns, photoaging, and skin cancer. Skin cancer can affect any part of the body, even our lips. The skin on our lips is extremely thin, making them more prone to damage not just from the sun, but from extreme cold, extreme heat, and wind....

Stomach upset is a common problem, and many people will take an over-the-counter remedy to get some relief. Some of the different medicines that can be used for stomach problems include Pepto-Bismol or Kaopectate. Feeling better typically happens pretty quickly, but later that day or the day after, something really weird happens in the bathroom. The next bowel movement or two show a difference and it could be black stool or maybe even green stool....

There are times when you might look into the toilet after a bowel movement and see a pill or tablet only partially digested. People who see this might wonder if something is wrong with their digestion or if a medication is working like it’s supposed to. However, seeing undigested drugs in your stool doesn’t necessarily mean that there is anything wrong with your digestive tract. Learn why this may occur and when to discuss it with your healthcare provider....

The external iliac arteries are two major blood vessels in the pelvis and are a continuation of the aorta and common iliac arteries. Blood is pumped from the heart to the rest of the body via the aorta, the largest artery in the body. In the abdomen, the aorta splits into the right and left common iliac arteries. At the pelvic brim, each common iliac artery splits into the internal and external iliac arteries....

Febrile seizures are a type of seizure that can occur in children between six months and five years old during a fever. They are not caused another factor that can be identified. Although scary for parents, they are not harmful and do not cause brain damage. Most children who have a febrile seizure (95-98%) do not go on to develop a seizure disorder like epilepsy. What They Look Like A febrile seizure can last anywhere from a few seconds to 10 or even 15 minutes....

Gum sores, also known as mouth ulcers, can come on suddenly and disrupt your life. They can cause pain and sensitivity, especially when you eat and drink. Gum sores can be caused by irritation or injury, like new braces, a hit to the mouth or a burn. They might also be canker sores or, less commonly, cold sores. Continue reading to learn more about the symptoms of gum sores and when to seek help....

The better your body can generate and sustain high levels of energy during exercise, the lower your risk of developing cancer, researchers are suggesting. Key Takeaways The ability to exercise intensely may be linked to cancer prevention, but it’s highly individualized.Everybody has their own “energetic capacity.“Higher energy levels increase immune functioning, which protects against cancer. The theory, proposed in an opinion article published in Trends in Cancer, is that some active individuals are predisposed to a higher “energetic capacity,” meaning they have a greater ability to produce energy on a sustained basis....

Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is a noninvasive therapy that uses light treatments along with an application of a photosensitizing agent, typically 5-aminolevulinic acid (ALA). The photosensitizing agent is applied to the skin, causing the skin to become more sensitive to light. After the photosensitizing agent is applied, light treatment is administered. PDT was originally approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat cancer and is often used to treat actinic keratosis, rough, scaly patches on the skin caused by long-term sun exposure....

Head lice are everywhere. If you have kids and they are around other kids, they are at risk of getting head lice. They are in every community and school district, from the richest to the poorest. Although the focus of parents and pediatricians is usually on treating head lice infestations, with more lice being resistant or hard to treat, it is probably even more important to teach your kids to avoid head lice....

Some risk factors for heart disease and stroke can’t be changed, but high low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol isn’t one of them. Lifestyle changes can often get levels of this “bad” cholesterol back to the normal range, reducing the chances of it getting stuck in your arteries and turning into plaque. Cholesterol medication may be an appropriate option for how to lower LDL cholesterol in some cases. But lifestyle strategies like these are often recommended first—not just because they don’t pose the risks that drugs do, but because they really work:...

When you’re changing doctors, it’s important to consider both parts of making the change: Leaving the old doctorGetting started with the new doctor Once you’ve decided you have valid reasons for changing doctors, you’ll want to be sure to do it the right way. If you don’t, you may be left out in the cold when it comes to finding a new provider to meet your needs. Before You Leave a Doctor To make the transition from your old doctor to your new doctor go smoothly, you’ll want to take several steps....