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Finding a treatment that works can be hard for people who experience migraines that are triggered by the hormonal changes surrounding their menstrual cycles. Menstrual migraines affect 60% of people who have regular migraine headaches and get menstrual periods. Key Takeaways Research shows that for 50% of people who experience migraines and menstruate, the hormonal changes surrounding menstruation can be a migraine trigger.Menstrual-related migraines can be hard to treat because the symptoms may not respond to the medications that are used to treat other types of migraines....

It is not uncommon for people to have high blood pressure readings at the healthcare provider’s office and to have a perfectly normal reading at home. While these variable readings may be a sign of prehypertension, it may also be a simple case of what we call white coat hypertension. Anxiety and White Coat Hypertension White coat hypertension (also known as isolated office or clinic hypertension) is a common syndrome among people who feel anxious in medical settings....

A good esthetician can help you develop a healthy skincare routine, perform skin-softening exfoliation treatments and, in some cases, help clear up acne. But an esthetician is not a medical doctor, so there are some things that she can’t do. Estheticians Can’t Prescribe Acne Medications If you’re hoping your esthetician can help you get your hands on a tube of acne-fighting Retin-A (tretinoin) or Epiduo, you’ll be disappointed. Estheticians can’t dole out any prescription acne medications, even topical ones....

Scientists have discovered that a deadly virus found in South America that causes similar symptoms to Ebola can spread from person to person. Researchers from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) presented their research on the Chapare virus at the annual meeting of the American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene. Key Takeaways The Chapare virus, which is similar to the Ebola virus, recently caused a small outbreak in Bolivia....

Although the risk for dementia increases with age and generally affects older people, an estimated 200,000 people in the US younger than 65 are living with dementia. Early-onset dementia, also called working age-onset and younger-onset, is attributed to Alzheimer’s disease in about one-third of cases. Other types of dementia that are common in younger people include: Frontotemporal dementia Vascular dementia Korsakoff’s syndrome Lewy body dementia Huntington’s disease Symptoms of dementia may also appear in young people due to cooccurring conditions or issues, including thyroid disorders, medication side effects and interactions, brain tumors, or subdural hematomas - but these symptoms can be reversed if identified and properly treated....

Health insurance fraud and scams are growing in number. When we shop for health insurance, we are looking for good deals as smart consumers, but we can also fall into believing things that cannot possibly be true. In addition, with the advent of The Affordable Care Act and the pressure to fulfill the individual mandate, we may feel we need to make choices we aren’t prepared to make to be sure we aren’t fined for non-compliance....

Aniridia is a rare genetic eye disorder characterized by the complete or partial absence of the iris. The Greek term for “without iris,” aniridia is a congenital condition that affects both eyes. Other names for the disorder include absent iris, congenital aniridia, and irideremia. The iris is the colored part of the eye that controls the amount of light that enters into the eye by controlling the size of the pupil....

During joint replacement surgery, the implants can be fixated (held in place) two ways. They may be press-fit implants that allow the body to form new bone connections to it. Or, they may be cemented in place. For some joints, hybrid fixation is used, with cement on one component and press-fit on the other. Press-Fit or Cementless Implants Press-fit implants have a rough surface on which the surrounding bone can grow....

Verywell Health: How can someone determine their risk of heart disease? This article is part of Health Divide: Heart Disease Risk Factors, a destination in our Health Divide series. Meet the Expert Jessica Shepherd MD, MBA, FACOG is a board-certified OB-GYN and the Chief Medical Officer for Verywell Health. She is the founder and CEO of Sanctum Med + Wellness, a wellness concierge practice, and is affiliated with Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas, Texas....

Teens who have celiac disease appear to suffer more frequently from mental disorders—specifically, depression and disruptive behavior disorders such as attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder and oppositional defiant disorder—than their non-celiac peers. It’s not clear why this occurs, but researchers speculate that malnutrition caused by celiac disease may play a role. Regardless of the reason, there’s some evidence that depression, ADHD, and other behavior problems might improve or even abate entirely on the gluten-free diet—which might provide some extra incentive for your teen to follow the diet strictly....

Sure, you know you need to eat a healthy diet to improve your symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), but sometimes what you think is healthy may actually be sabotaging your good efforts. Here are seven common diet mistakes people with PCOS tend to make and how to fix them. Mistake: Eating Too Much Fruit at Once It’s a myth that people with PCOS should not eat fruit. No, the fruit does not have too much sugar in it and no, the fruit is not the same as eating sugar cubes....

It’s not about where you get tested. It’s about what you get tested for. Most sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are reportable diseases. Therefore, no matter where you choose to go to get tested for STIs, your STIs will probably be reported to the government. It doesn’t matter whether you get tested at one of your local free STI testing clinics or at your healthcare provider’s office. However, there generally are ways to protect your privacy....

More than 47,000 elderly falls occur in America each year that result in emergency room visits. Data from 2001 to 2006 shows that 129 Americans older than 65 were treated each day in emergency rooms for injuries resulting from falls using walkers and canes. Of the falls related to walkers and canes, you may be surprised to learn that most—87% of elderly falls—were attributable to walker use. Walkers Involved in More Falls Than Canes People were 7 times more likely to be injured by a fall when using a walker rather than a cane....

It doesn’t matter if you call it cystic acne or severe acne; when your skin is red, inflamed, and painful, you just want the breakouts gone. If you’re holistically-minded, or simply looking for a quick-and-effective treatment, you might look into home remedies to get your acne under control. What Is a “Home Remedy?” Different people have different opinions as to what constitutes a “home remedy.” Some people think natural treatment when they think home remedy: herbs, vitamins, essential oils, and the like....

Getting a chlamydia diagnosis brings up many questions, including how long it will last. Chlamydia is a bacterial infection; without complications, antibiotics can usually treat it within a few weeks. Over 1.5 million people in the United States had chlamydia in 2020, though numbers are likely higher as people who are asymptomatic (without symptoms) go undiagnosed. Without diagnosis and treatment, chlamydia could last for a long time and cause serious complications....

Your kidneys are two bean-shaped organs located below your rib cage. Their main function is to filter blood in order to rid the body of waste and extra fluid. Immunoglobulin A nephropathy (IgA nephropathy) is a kidney problem that affects the glomeruli, which is an intricate network of blood vessels responsible for this blood-filtering function. Each of your kidneys contains about one million nephrons, and each nephron contains a glomerulus. These glomeruli or mass networks of blood vessels delicately filter your blood....

Jellyfish cause stinging by leaving nematocysts behind when they are touched. Nematocysts are tiny coiled stingers that, once triggered, inject venom into the patient. The amount and type of venom depend on the type of jellyfish, the number of nematocysts, area of bare skin, and the thickness of the skin. There is often a tentacle or two left behind after a sting as well, covered with nematocysts. The trick to treating the pain of a jellyfish sting is to remove the nematocysts without triggering them to inject venom....

When a celebrity comes forward to publicly reveal a health problem, there is increased awareness of the medical condition almost instantly. That’s especially true if the condition was previously unfamiliar to most. On December 17, 2013, actress Kristen Johnston posted on Facebook that has been diagnosed with lupus myelitis. That is, after consulting 17 doctors, months of tests, and a leave of absence from work. She is most famous for her role in the television series 3rd Rock From the Sun....

Biologic medications have changed how autoimmune conditions are treated, often providing more effective management of diseases such as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). In the case of Humira (adalimumab), the medication can be given at home by injection, either in a self-injecting pen or with a syringe. A patient can inject themselves or have a friend or a family member help. Humira injections have been known to cause a certain amount of pain, usually a burning or stinging sensation....

While knee replacement surgery has a very high success rate, it can also cause side effects, including numbness of the skin around the incision site. Sensory nerves detect sensations like pressure, light touch, and vibrations. These small nerves are branches of larger nerves connecting the brain to all parts of the body. Damage at any level of this connected pathway can lead to areas of abnormal sensation in the body—including numbness....