Graying hair is a part of aging that will affect everyone at some point in their lives. Any hair can turn gray, and that goes for pubic hair, too. Finding your first gray hair down there can be quite a shock, but you can return it to its natural color. Personal upkeep and grooming is a bit of a taboo subject, but it’s something everyone deals with. If you decide to color your pubic hair, know that it is not recommended by healthcare professionals....
Knee ligaments are thick strands of tissue made of collagenous fibers that connect the upper leg bones to the lower ones. There are four main knee joint ligaments: the lateral collateral ligament (LCL), medial collateral ligament (MCL), anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), and the posterior cruciate ligament (PCL). Collectively, their main function is to restrain knee movement in order to provide joint stability. Injury to any one of these knee ligaments means that the tissue has been stretched or torn....
The Mirena IUD can help decrease heavy menstrual periods, usually beginning around three or more months after placement. It takes about a year for Mirena to stop periods altogether, but this only happens for about 20% of those who use Mirena. Mirena can also reduce menstrual pain and pain related to endometriosis, which is when the tissue that lines the uterus grows in other parts of the abdomen. What Is Mirena IUD?...
Prescription nasal spray medications may help relieve migraine pain in some people. This article will explain more about nasal sprays, including how they help treat migraines. Nasal Spray Treatment Options Nasal sprays help treat the symptoms of migraines but cannot prevent them from happening. A nasal spray will not reduce the number of migraines you get. However, they may provide rapid relief from a migraine in as little as 15 minutes....
Bad breath (halitosis) is a condition characterized by consistent unpleasant breath odor. Many conditions, such as postnasal drip, chronic bronchitis, uncontrolled diabetes, respiratory tract infection, liver or kidney disease, and digestive disorders, such as acid reflux, can cause bad breath. In the majority of people with bad breath, however, the problem is in the mouth and is often caused by improper dental hygiene, periodontal disease or dry mouth. What causes the actual odor?...
Post-viral syndrome, or post-viral fatigue, is the enduring fatigue and other flu-like symptoms that can occur after fighting a viral infection. Post-viral syndrome isn’t a new condition, but recently it has become increasingly associated with post-COVID-19 syndrome, also known as long COVID. Read on to learn about symptoms of post-viral syndrome, which viral infections can cause post-viral syndrome, and how to cope with symptoms. Post-Viral Syndrome Symptoms The most common post-viral fatigue syndrome symptom is chronic fatigue that lasts no matter how well you sleep....
Primordial dwarfism is a group of disorders in which a person’s growth is delayed beginning in the earliest stages of development, or in the womb. Specifically, babies with primordial dwarfism have intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR), which is the failure of the fetus to grow normally. This can be recognized as early as 13 weeks gestation and becomes progressively worse as the baby reaches full term. It is a type of dwarfism that is responsible for some of the smallest people in the world....
Rhinosinusitis is a common disorder related to inflammation of your nasal passages and sinus cavities. About 1 out of every 7 people experience rhinosinusitis every year, particularly if there are other risk factors such as smoking, asthma, dental problems, a weakened immune system, swimming, or rapid changes in air pressure (such as occurs with air travel or scuba diving). Most cases of rhinosinusitis are caused by allergies or infection. Rhinosinusitis is divided into four categories depending on how long the illness lasts:...
Most sexually transmitted infections (STIs) spread either by exposure to infected fluids or by direct contact with infected skin. Skin-to-skin STIs are spread from one person to another by skin-to-skin contact and can be transmitted without intercourse. A few, such as pubic lice, can be spread by even more casual contact. However, STI transmission via clothing or other objects is relatively rare. STIs are also called sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)...
Various conditions affecting the skin can cause itchiness and rashes, but only some are related to an allergy. There are many types of skin allergies and rashes that can cause itchiness and inflammation. However, not all rashes that itch are related to skin allergies. Insect bites and autoimmune conditions, along with fungal, bacterial, and viral infections, can all cause an itchy rash. While there may be other reasons for your rash, allergic reactions are still among the most common causes of skin rashes....
People with atopic dermatitis are more prone to infections of the skin, particularly those of the viral, bacterial, and fungal kind. In those with the condition, the immune system is more focused on allergies than fighting infections. One theory is that the immune system, when overrun by allergies has fewer infection-fighting chemicals, giving various bacteria, especially Staphylococcus aureus, an easier shot at colonizing and even infecting the skin of people with atopic dermatitis....
Some TikTok wellness influencers claim that drinking coffee on an empty stomach can disrupt hormones, leading to period pain, acne, bloating, and other unwanted side effects. Key Takeaways TikTok users are claiming that drinking coffee before breakfast can disrupt hormones.In a few viral videos, TikTok users say that eating breakfast before your cup of coffee can improve acne, bloating, and anxiety.Experts say these claims are not proven by scientific studies. In a video with over 10 million views, TikTok user @kalemekourtnutrition attributed her “dysregulated cortisol pattern” to her habit of drinking coffee without eating breakfast....
Living with Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) can be mentally and physically painful. While there’s no known cure for HS, there are natural remedies to help alleviate symptoms. In this article, you’ll learn about various natural treatment options for HS and lifestyle changes you can make to prevent flare-ups of the disease. Best Home Remedies for HS Many people with HS find that complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) options are quite helpful at relieving symptoms and preventing flare-ups....
Von Hippel-Lindau disease, or VHL, is a rare genetic condition that causes tumors and cysts to develop in as many as 10 different areas of the body. The tumors are generally not cancerous, though some may be, and they may or may not cause symptoms. VHL is usually inherited, but there are people who develop it who have no family history of the disease. This article discusses the symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis for people with VHL....
Von Hippel-Lindau disease (VHL) is a genetic condition that causes abnormal blood vessel growth throughout different areas of your body. These abnormal growths can further develop into tumors and cysts. VHL is caused by a mutation in the gene that controls cell growth, located on your third chromosome. Both males and females of all ethnic backgrounds are affected by VHL, with approximately 1 in 36,000 have the condition. Most people start experiencing symptoms around the age of 23, and, on average, receive a diagnosis by the time they are 32....
A cohort study often looks at 2 (or more) groups of people that have a different attribute (for example, some smoke and some don’t) to try to understand how the specific attribute affects an outcome. The goal is to understand the relationship between one group’s shared attribute (in this case, smoking) and its eventual outcome. Cohort Study Design There are two categories of evidence-based human medical research: Experimental research: This involves a controlled process through which each participant in a clinical trial is exposed to some type of intervention or situation—like a drug, vaccine, or environmental exposure....
A hunger headache is one you get from not eating. It comes on in response to falling blood sugar levels. This causes a release of hormones that tell your brain you’re hungry, raise your blood pressure, and cause your blood vessels to dilate (tighten). That dilation is what causes the pain. Also called a fasting headache, a hunger headache may come on suddenly or slowly, and the pain is constant and occurs on both sides of your head....
The majority of people with autism use spoken language, but most do not use language In exactly the same way as people without autism. In some cases, the differences are quite marked. In others, while the differences are subtle, they are obvious to native speakers of the same language. Some differences relate to the correct use of spoken language and grammar. In addition, however, many differences relate not to the selection of correct words but to intonation, eye contact, and body language....
Cancer treatment can be an extremely costly undertaking. Even with insurance, the cost of your co-pay and deductible can sometimes be enormous, putting stress on your finances as well as your health. From healthcare provider visits to lab tests to prescription drugs, the out-of-pocket expenses can mount up quickly. And that doesn’t even include hospital stays and surgical costs that are sometimes needed. Now add to that the non-medical expense of transportation, home assistance, and child care, and the bill gets even bigger....
Inflammation can increase the risk for a heart attack, causing existing plaque buildup in your arteries to rupture and lead to total blockage of the artery and damage to the heart muscle. Fortunately, you can combat inflammation with a healthy diet, and help to lower your cholesterol by stocking up on the foods below. Beans Beans may not only be anti-inflammatory, but they are also an excellent source of protein, fiber, and B vitamins....
