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Early Friday morning, President Trump tweeted he and First Lady Melania Trump tested positive for COVID-19. Key Takeaways President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump have tested positive for COVID-19.They are self-isolating.The President is reportedly experiencing mild symptoms, and has been given an experimental antibody treatment. While not much is known about the President’s condition, a White House statement from physician Sean P. Conley, DO, FACEP, says “the President and First Lady are both well at this time, and they plan to remain at home within the White House during their convalescence....

A fall on an outstretched arm may result in more than wrist pain or a sprain. Such a fall may cause a fracture of the scaphoid (navicular) bone in the wrist. This small bone is one of the eight carpal bones in the wrist. It is sometimes called a “snuffbox” fracture as this area of the wrist is sometimes referred to as the “anatomic snuffbox.” Why a Scaphoid Fracture Is Slow to Heal The scaphoid sits below the thumb, and is shaped like a kidney bean....

Some women experience menopause and do not notice any change in their sexual desire, pleasure or performance, and some women notice profound changes in their sexual response and capacity. As with everything about menopause, each woman has her own story to tell. As estrogen diminishes, and as your body ages, you may see some changes that affect your sexual response. Some of these changes are because hormones are waning, and some of them could be psychological or emotional in nature....

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is often thought of as something that only affects the digestive tract, but there is more to the story. The first thing to remember is that the mouth is part of the digestive tract, and therefore could also be affected by IBD. Some people with Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis may have ulcers in the mouth, called aphthous stomatitis. While it is not common, there are cases where people with Crohn’s disease have experienced Crohn’s inflammation in the mouth....

The Standard Days Method is a natural family planning birth control method. It works off of the idea that abstaining from sex during your fertile days will significantly decrease your chances of becoming pregnant. The Standard Days Method is based on a formula that balances the need to provide effective protection from unplanned pregnancy while limiting a woman’s fertile period to as few days as possible. Fertility awareness birth control methods, like the Standard Days Method, can be effective contraception when used correctly....

Toenails are attached to the nail bed on each toe, which provides the blood supply and nutrients needed to keep the nails healthy. Changes to the toenails can be a fairly common occurrence during chemotherapy. A common problem is onycholysis, or damage to the tissue in the nail bed that keeps toenails in place. Learn about what you might experience, how to care for your toenails during treatment, and when you may need further treatment....

High cholesterol is an extremely common concern around the world. Chances are, you have read about cholesterol and know that it is associated with heart disease or other conditions. Maybe a family member or friend has talked to you about their cholesterol levels. Now, cholesterol is not all bad. The simple truth is that cholesterol is necessary for our bodies. They make cholesterol to process food and store energy. Cholesterol helps our bodies by transporting fats to different areas so we can use them for energy....

Each week, Verywell explains a term from health, medicine, science, or technology. Withdrawal How to say it: Withdrawal (with-DRAWL) What it means: In medicine, the term “withdrawal” can mean a few things. You’ll often hear it used in relation to stopping a substance, medication, or treatment. The term “withdrawal” can also be used to describe the symptoms that a person has when they stop taking something. Where it comes from: From the Middle English, drawen, “to pull toward” something....

Sunburn treatment is a misnomer—there is no way to actually get rid of sunburn, only to relieve its symptoms until it goes away on its own. Sunburns can range from mild to severe. A first-degree sunburn refers to reddening of the skin. A second-degree sunburn often produces blisters. Let’s take a look at what methods may help the symptoms of your sunburn, what symptoms may be warning signs of a more serious condition, and how to make sure that next time you spend time in the sun, you won’t end up burned....

Hearing or not hearing does not impair your ability to achieve what you want to achieve. While there may be careers for which you are less suited, the same would apply to anyone searching for a career path. Each person has skills, talents, and limitations. If you are deaf or hard-of-hearing, here are some of the best job positions you may want to consider. Sign Language Interpreter Even if you already know American sign language (ASL), becoming a professional sign language interpreter requires extensive training to attain the linguistic proficiency to communicate complex, conceptual, and sometimes technical information to diverse audiences....

Everybody poops! Stool, or feces, is what we call the waste material that leaves the body through the anus. We all must eat, and when we do, food is broken down. Our food goes through a lot of changes before it becomes stool, but it’s not broken down fully; there is something left over. Stool can often provide some big clues as to what’s going on in the body, especially when something is going wrong....

Chronic lung disease (CLD) refers to long-lasting lung problems. In premature babies, chronic lung disease is caused by lung damage (bronchopulmonary dysplasia) that can happen when a baby is mechanically ventilated or given oxygen. Scarring and inflammation cause trouble breathing and oxygenating the blood, and the effects can last for months or years. Difficulty breathing is the main symptom of chronic lung disease. Babies are considered to have CLD if they need respiratory support past the first 28 days of life, or after 36 weeks of gestational age....

On Thursday, August 5, news powerhouse CNN shared that they fired three employees for violating the company’s COVID-19 policies. Despite CNN’s implementation of a vaccine mandate, three employees went to the office unvaccinated. Key Takeaways CNN fired three employees for showing up to work unvaccinated, a violation of CNN’s COVID-19 company policies.According to legal experts, employers may fire employees for violating COVID-19 protocols because there are no federal laws prohibiting company vaccine mandates....

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved Daxxify, a new anti-wrinkle treatment that’s similar to Botox, but its effects can last much longer. Key Takeaways The FDA has approved a new drug called Daxxify, which has similar effects to Botox but lasts up to six months.Clinical studies have only examined the drug’s effects on frown lines so far, but experts believe it will likely be able to treat the same off-label conditions as Botox....

In the United States and other western countries, it’s twice as likely for people with female physiology to seek treatment for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) than it is for those with male physiology. In fact, IBS is largely perceived as a “women’s health issue” even though people of any sex can have this condition. The reasons for the disproportional rates of diagnosis could lie in the differences between the sexes, including those that are:...

Extrapyramidal symptoms (EPS) are symptoms that develop in our body’s neurological system that cause involuntary or uncontrolled movements. Those symptoms may be in a variety of locations in the body including the trunk, arms, legs, feet, neck, mouth, and eyes. When looking at someone with EPS, depending on where the symptoms are, you might see someone moving their upper body around, jerking their foot or leg frequently, smacking their lips or rolling their tongue around....

The term “familial ALS” refers to when a family has more than one amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) occurrence. ALS is rare, affecting about 30,000 people in the United States, with 5,000 new cases diagnosed yearly. Only 5%–10% of those are familial ALS cases. This article will review what familial ALS is, its symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatments. What Is Familial ALS? ALS is a degenerative brain disease that affects motor nerve cells....

If you need eyeglasses, you might be confused by the numbers, terms, and symbols on your prescription. However, there are important reasons why it’s written the way it is. Eyeglasses prescriptions use the same standard format and common notations. This makes them universal, meaning that they can be read anywhere in the world. The article will use a sample eyeglasses prescription to walk you through how to read your own....

A highly effective means of correcting vision without relying on glasses or contacts, laser-assisted in-situ keratomileusis, known commonly as LASIK surgery, employs highly specialized lasers to shape the cornea of the eye. On the day of your surgery, your eye will be numbed, and a specialized device will be used to correct the problem while you lie awake. It’s a quick procedure—usually taking only 30 minutes—and patients will be able to go home the same day....

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans can be a crucial tool in the early detection and treatment of diseases, especially those that show no symptoms. Yet even though these diagnostic tools are considered vital to many, for years patients with implanted heart devices have been told to steer clear of MRI scans. But a new study is looking to change this recommendation. Key Takeaways A new study adds to growing evidence that MRI examinations can be safely performed in patients who have non–MRI-conditional devices....