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Athlete’s foot can usually be treated with over-the-counter (OTC) medications. Lamisil, Lotrimin, and Tinactin are some foot fungus treatments you may already be familiar with, but there are several other options at your local drugstore. Most over-the-counter athlete’s foot medications are usually able to resolve this common fungal infection in a few weeks. If itching, burning, and cracked and scaly skin between your toes persists, you may need a prescription instead....

If you have had a cardiac event like a heart attack, then you may benefit from a 4 step cardiac rehabilitation program. Cardiac rehab involves care from a multitude of healthcare professionals including your healthcare provider, nurses, and rehabilitation specialists. A physical therapist is one healthcare professional that you will likely work with during cardiac rehab. Phase 1 cardiac rehab starts in the hospital. There you will likely work with your physical therapist to recover basic functional mobility....

A new study from the United Kingdom found that between 2010 and 2015, fewer individuals diagnosed with prediabetes went on to develop type 2 diabetes than in the five years prior. While this may sound promising, these findings may not actually mean that fewer people are developing diabetes. Instead, experts say it could just be a reflection of changing criteria needed for a prediabetes diagnosis. Key Takeaways Data from the U....

Scientists in the U.K. have identified differences in the immune responses between people with asymptomatic cases of COVID-19 and those who had a serious reaction to the virus. Key Takeaways New research found the body’s immune system reacts differently in people with severe and mild forms of COVID-19.If scientists can better understand what the best immune response is, they may be able to assist the immune system in developing that response in the future....

Teen snoring—it might seem cute or funny, but it can be a serious problem. Snoring can be a sign of a sleeping or breathing problem that can cause your teen to have significant issues with behavior, mood, and school performance. Symptoms and Causes Snoring tends to happen when the flow of air out of the lungs and through the mouth and nose becomes disrupted. Sometimes snoring is harmless and doesn’t cause any problems....

Having a diet that’s too rich in saturated fats can drive up harmful cholesterol in the body and increase the risk of heart disease. Key Takeaways A new study suggested that saturated fat doesn’t necessarily increase the risk of heart disease, but it depends on the food source.Certain foods rich in saturated fat, like yogurt and fish, were actually linked to a lower risk of heart disease.This study added to the growing conversation about valuing the overall food matrix over individual nutrients....

Triple refractory multiple myeloma is a condition marked by malignant transformation of plasma cells that can lead to multi-organ failure. Triple-refractory multiple myeloma cases are often more advanced because they are resistant to treatment. Early symptoms include nonspecific symptoms such as fatigue, weakness, and unexplained weight loss. Advanced symptoms include renal failure, bone pain and fractures, abnormal bleeding, and frequent infections. This article discusses the symptoms of triple-refractory multiple myeloma....

There are many conditions that can cause hearing loss. There are 3 categories of hearing loss that can contribute to your problems with hearing include: Conductive hearing loss happens when sound waves cannot reach the inner ear due to a blockage of some kind, such as fluid or earwax buildup. This type of hearing loss can usually be treated. Sensorineural hearing loss occurs when there is damage to the inner ear structure or the nerves that relay information from the ears to the brain....

Each week, Verywell explains a term from health, medicine, science, or technology. Remission How to say it: Remission (ree-MISH-shun) What it means: Time when a disease or condition goes away or the symptoms get better. Where it comes from: From Latin, remittere, “to send back” Where you might see or hear it: If you have a chronic medical condition like multiple sclerosis (MS), you might have times when your symptoms are not bad or even go away completely....

First aid kits on airline flights are adequate to respond to most in-flight emergencies. However, if you want to take a travel first aid kit with you to your destination, you may want to keep it in checked baggage or you must remove banned first aid items from your kit. Here is a list of approved first aid items that travelers can carry on airline flights. Allowed Most first aid items are relatively soft and not very dangerous to the average flight crew....

A tumor can develop when cells grow too quickly or don’t die when they are supposed to. This collection of abnormal cells is called a tumor. Not all tumors are cancerous, some are noncancerous, or benign. To determine whether a tumor is benign or cancerous, a doctor can take a sample of the cells with a biopsy procedure. Then the biopsy is analyzed under a microscope by a pathologist (a doctor specializing in laboratory science)....

Although amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (commonly known as ALS or Lou Gehrig’s disease) causes nerve damage that leads to progressive muscle weakness, it is still possible—and might even be beneficial—to exercise when you have this condition. Though exercise won’t slow the disease’s progression, it can potentially improve your quality of life. However, it’s important to know what types of exercise are appropriate to avoid unwanted side effects. This article discusses exercise with ALS—benefits and risks, types of exercise, how to perform exercises safely, and what the research says....

Ataxia-telangiectasia (A-T) is a rare type of genetic disease caused by a gene mutation known as ATM (ataxia-telangiectasia mutation). This means A-T is passed down from generation to generation. Your risk factors depend upon how many people in your family are carriers of the genetic mutation. This article discusses the genetic causes of A-T and associated risk factors. Common Causes Genetic Mutation ATM gene mutations or changes interfere with healthy cell division and DNA strand maintenance and repair....

Choroidal effusion is a buildup of fluid between the choroid (the blood vessel layer that nourishes the overlying retina) and the sclera, the white outer covering of the eye. To learn more about a choroidal effusion, one must learn what the difference between the sclera, choroid and the retina. The sclera is the tough outer coating of the eyeball. The sclera is what gives the eyeball its white appearance. The choroid is the blood vessel-rich tissue that feeds and nourishes the overlying retina....

If you have been diagnosed with both high cholesterol and high blood pressure, you may be feeling overwhelmed and confused about how to eat. Thankfully, there is much overlap in eating for these two conditions. Here are several tips to get you started. Weight Control Obtaining a healthy weight is important for controlling both blood pressure and cholesterol levels. Following a set menu plan at a designated calorie level is an effective weight loss strategy....

Alzheimer’s disease and vascular dementia (sometimes called vascular cognitive impairment or vascular neurocognitive disorder) are both types of dementia. They have several symptoms and characteristics that overlap, but there are also some clear differences between the two. If you or a loved one is diagnosed with either condition, this broad overview of the main differences between the two can help you get a grasp on the differences. Keep reading for more detailed information....

A fracture and a broken bone are the same injury. To your physician, these words can be used interchangeably. While there are many types of fractures, or broken bones, there are other ways to describe fractures that give more specific meaning to the problem. This article explains why bones break and how they are treated. It also includes a few ways you may be able to help speed up the healing process....

Cognitive reserve is the idea of building up additional abilities to compensate for the possibility of declining memory or thinking. Think of it as over-training to run a race. The race itself may be a 10-kilometer race, but you might practice by running 12 kilometers to build up your endurance and strength. In the same way, you could build up your cognitive reserve by keeping your brain active through mental exercises, social interaction, and other brain-stimulating activities like cognitive training....

If you are having trouble getting an answer to your symptoms, or are finding that your treatment isn’t working the way it should, you may wonder if it’s possible you have been misdiagnosed or whether your diagnosis is being missed altogether. Misdiagnosis and missed diagnoses may be more common than you might realize. A misdiagnosis describes a situation when your healthcare provider tells you that you have some illness or condition, but it’s incorrect....

Occurring in about 1 in 2,000 people, narcolepsy is a neurological disorder characterized by bouts of intense daytime sleepiness, cataplexy (sudden loss of muscle control), visual hallucinations, and sleep paralysis, among other symptoms. Since attacks of this condition can be unpredictable, it can severely impact quality of life, including social relationships and work or academic performance. While the exact causes of this disorder aren’t known and there is no definitive cure, approaches can be taken to manage the condition....