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Endometriosis is a gynecologic disorder that affects people with a uterus and ovaries. The condition occurs when tissue that normally lines the uterus (endometrium) grows outside of the uterus and can impact surrounding organs, such as ovaries, bowel, bladder, and fallopian tubes. Approximately 1 in 10 people with a uterus are diagnosed with endometriosis yearly, and nearly half of those experience infertility. In addition, endometriosis is considered the primary cause of chronic pelvic pain in people who menstruate and are of childbearing age....

The frontal bone, most commonly referred to as the forehead, supports the front and back of the skull. In infancy, the frontal bone is connected by frontal suture, a joint that divides the two halves of the frontal bone. As an infant starts to grow, this frontal suture fuses the frontal bone together into one solid piece. Anatomy The structure of the frontal bone consists of three parts: squamous, orbital, and nasal....

Home humidity problems are not only annoying and uncomfortable but can also lead to problems with your asthma control. When humidity levels in the home are high, dust mites and molds tend to thrive. These can trigger asthma symptoms such as: Wheezing Chest tightness Shortness of breath Chronic cough How to Know If Your House Humidity Is Too High You can look around your house for a number of indicators of high humidity levels such as:...

As we enter year four of a world with COVID-19, contracting the disease more than once is no longer unheard of. A large part of that is due to variants of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which, like any virus, evolve to evade our immune systems and our vaccines. But is a new variant always to blame for a new infection? Can you become infected with the same COVID variant more than once?...

Do you have trouble understanding the vision benefits associated with your Medicare plan? Many people who have enjoyed a quality vision plan as part of their employee benefits package during their working adult life are quite surprised when they turn 65 and convert to Medicare and a supplemental insurance plan. Unfortunately, the annual comprehensive vision exam and eyeglasses or contacts lenses may no longer be a part of their plan. But eye care becomes more and more important as we grow older....

Open surgery is the traditional type of surgery in which an incision is made using a scalpel. You may have seen procedures on television or in the movies where a surgeon makes an incision, then performs surgery through that large incision. These incisions can range from 3-4 inches to very large, depending upon the procedure being performed. Open surgeries are less common than they used to be due to the creation of “minimally invasive” surgical techniques that involve smaller incisions or even (in some cases) no incision at all....

A trip to the dentist can be traumatic for an autistic child. Not only are there the usual fears associated with strangers who put their hands in your mouth, but there are also strange sounds, tastes and sensations, bright lights, and occasional pain. While trips to the dentist will never be a treat, though, there are steps guardians and dentists can take to prepare a child — and a dental practice — for a positive experience....

When you think of foods to eat when you’re following a healthy diet — including one that can help lower your cholesterol and triglyceride levels — salads are one healthy food that comes to mind. Because some salads tend to be a little bland, it may be tempting to liven up your salad by adding salad dressing. Although some of these salad dressings can add a great amount of flavor to your salad, they can also add ingredients — such as saturated fat and sugar — that could derail your lipid-lowering diet....

Sex therapy is a type of psychotherapy (talk therapy) designed to help couples and/or individuals identify and navigate issues they may be experiencing with their sexual health, such as sexuality, gender identity, relationships, intimacy, sexual function, pleasure, and more. Sexual dysfunction is an umbrella term referring to any problem that arises during sexual activity, which can include struggles with arousal, erection, the ability to reach orgasm, or enjoying the act of sex itself....

Even if you clean your kitchen after cooking, harmful microbes might lurk in unexpected places. Salmonella, E. coli, and other bacteria that can lead to nausea, diarrhea, or death, can survive on kitchen surfaces for months. Key Takeaways A new study found that spice containers may have the most germs in a home kitchen.Faucet handles, cutting boards, and frying pan handles are also prone to cross-contamination.Hand washing, sanitizing, and separating raw meat from produce are some of the best strategies for reducing the risk of catching foodborne illnesses....

May-Thurner syndrome—also called iliac vein compression—occurs when the right iliac artery crosses over the left iliac vein. Occasionally, this can lead to compression of the iliac vein at that location. This change in anatomy increases the chance of developing a deep vein thrombosis (DVT). Symptoms of May-Thurner Syndrome Symptoms of May-Thurner syndrome can include pain and/or swelling, though in many cases there are no symptoms. Symptomatic May-Thurner syndrome occurs more commonly in women in their 20s and 30s....

Many areas of the U.S. are currently experiencing poor weather conditions, leading to the cancellation and delay of COVID-19 vaccine appointments in multiple counties. Key Takeaways Severe weather has canceled or delayed COVID-19 vaccinations across the country.Some areas impacted have closed vaccination sites; others face supply issues.If your appointment has been delayed or canceled, contacting your vaccination center as soon as possible is crucial. “Due to the severe winter weather currently impacting a large swath of the country, the U....

Before you can take advantage of a Part D plan, you must first be eligible to sign up. There are specific criteria you need to meet in order to qualify for the program. To be eligible for Part D, you must first be eligible for Medicare at large. The rules for Medicare eligibility are straightforward. Beyond that, there are other specific rules for enrolling in Part D that you need to know....

It seems that everyone, including the lady at the grocery store, can spot autism when they see it. But of course, it’s not that simple. Autism is not just a collection of personality traits and personal interests, and not everyone who prefers solitude and comic books is autistic. In fact, autism is a serious developmental disability, and diagnosis requires testing, evaluation, and an in-depth understanding of the disorder. What Is an “Autism Specialist?...

By the age of five years, nearly every child has experienced at least one episode of a middle ear infection. Most ear infections either resolve on their own (in the case of viral infections) or are effectively treated with antibiotics (in the case of bacterial infections). But sometimes, ear infections and/or fluid in the middle ear may become a chronic problem, leading to other issues such as hearing loss, behavior, and speech problems....

Axial spondyloarthritis, or axSpA, is a disease that causes inflammation, primarily in the axial spine and sacroiliac joints, located where the bottom of your spine attaches to your pelvis. As a result, the earliest symptoms of this condition are typically back pain and stiffness. While the exact cause of axial spondyloarthritis is not known, there are risk factors that contribute to this condition. This article discusses genetics and other risk factors, such as age, body composition, sex, and lifestyle habits, that can play a role in axial spondyloarthritis....

Most malt you’ll encounter in the grocery store or out at a restaurant is definitely not gluten-free: Malt traditionally is made with barley, which is one of the three gluten grains (wheat, barley, and rye). However, there’s a growing market for new types of malt that can be used in gluten-free products, and so you can expect to find gluten-free malt in some items, particularly in gluten-free beer. Here’s a rundown of why most malt isn’t gluten-free, and when it’s actually safe for someone with celiac disease or non-celiac gluten sensitivity to consume malt....

Cannabidiol, sometimes called CBD, is a chemical compound found in the cannabis plant. The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry does not support the use of any cannabinoids in children or teens for the diagnosis of autism. In fact, CBD oil has been studied as a potential treatment for autism, but the results do not support its use in treating children or adults who have this disorder. And, according to Harvard Health Publishing, “because CBD currently is typically available as an unregulated supplement, it’s hard to know exactly what you are getting....

A new government report has found that new HIV infections have fallen by 8% over the last decade. But that decline was seen among White gay and bisexual men. Cases have stayed consistent among Black and Hispanic gay and bisexual men. Key Takeaways HIV cases are dropping in White gay and bisexual men, but not for Black or Hispanic gay and bisexual men.Research has also found disparities in access to preventative care and treatment....

Although COVID-19 vaccines are rolling out in the United States, the country is still a long way off from eradicating the virus. Lack of adequate testing continues to be a concern, especially in rural areas. Scientists around the world are hoping to develop more efficient and accurate ways to test for COVID-19. A recently approved two-year study will investigate how scratch-and-sniff testing could become an affordable and accessible testing methodology. The research will be a joint project between Penn State, the University of Florida, and Arizona State University....