"We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit."
10/11/2024
Laser treatment is an emergent therapy for many conditions including neuropathy. It stimulates nerve cells and promotes regeneration, helping alleviate neuropathy symptoms.
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Laser treatment for neuropathy: Types and effectiveness Laser treatment can be beneficial for treating pain associated with neuropathy. Learn more here.
10/10/2024
Food poisoning is a condition that occurs after consuming contaminated foods or beverages. Some people experience food poisoning symptoms almost immediately after eating something contaminated while others may not have symptoms until a few days later.
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How To Steer Clear of Food Poisoning Food poisoning is a condition that occurs from consuming contaminated foods or beverages. Symptoms include nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.
10/09/2024
Some early evidence suggests topical cannabidiol (CBD) cream may help with arthritis, inflammation, and chronic pain. The best CBD creams for arthritis are easy to apply, affordable, and quick to work.
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9 Best CBD Arthritis Creams for 2024 Some research suggests CBD cream may help ease the symptoms of arthritis. Learn about the research and which products to consider here.
10/08/2024
Pilonidal sinus—also called a pilonidal cyst—is a skin infection that occurs in or around the crease of your buttocks. This condition happens when hair, skin cells, and dirt clog a hair follicle, creating a sinus tract (a small tunnel in the skin) that can become infected and turn into a cyst or swollen lump of tissue.
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A Cyst on Your Butt Is More Common Than You Think—5 Main Symptoms to Spot Pilonidal sinus is a skin condition that causes infected and ingrown hairs around the crease of the buttocks, usually leading to a cyst or abscess.
10/07/2024
Research suggests smoking may not increase the risk of developing prostate cancer. However, smoking may worsen the outlook for a person who develops prostate cancer.
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Smoking and prostate cancer: The link and reducing the risk Smoking does not cause prostate cancer but may increase the risk of cancer-related death. Learn more about the research and connection here.
10/04/2024
A few weeks after my 34th birthday, my husband and I went for a Saturday hike—a weekly ritual we'd started after moving to New York State's Catskill Mountains region a few months earlier.
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Getting Shingles in My 30s: What I Experienced Shingles is a rash that can affect individuals beyond age 60. Learn about one person's experience with having shingles in their 30s.
10/03/2024
If a person tested negative for HIV but is still scared, they may have taken the test within the window period. This is the time between possible exposure to HIV and when the test can accurately detect it.
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Testing negative for HIV: Why might it be a scary time for someone? Someone initially testing negative for HIV may still be scared while waiting for confirmation. They are experiencing a natural reaction to the uncertainty of not knowing if their test results are accurate. Learn more here.
10/02/2024
Red blood cells in the urine, also termed hematuria, is a condition characterized by blood entering your urinary tract and being expelled along with your urine.
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Blood in Urine Isn't Always Visible to the Human Eye—Here's What To Do If You See It Red blood cells (RBCs) in the urine, or hematuria, is a condition characterized by blood entering your urinary tract and being expelled with your urine.
10/01/2024
When a person does not get treatment, AS can lead to significant disability. Individuals with untreated chronic AS may experience difficulty with posture, mobility, and physical activities, decreasing their quality of life.
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Untreated ankylosing spondylitis: Risks, complications, and treatment Without treatment, AS can lead to significant disability. People can experience difficulty with posture, mobility, and physical activities. Learn more.
09/30/2024
Many people began to worry about lumps or bumps on their skin when monkeypox, or as it's now called, Mpox, appeared in the U.S.
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Could Your Rash Be a Mpox Rash? Here's How You’ll Know Monkeypox rash, or Mpox rash, often includes blisters or open sores that are sometimes painful, and the rash looks like other skin conditions like shingles.
09/27/2024
Sometimes, acid reflux may cause severe symptoms requiring prompt medical attention. Severe symptoms may indicate a serious complication or another health condition.
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Acid reflux: Is it an emergency? Some symptoms related to acid reflux, such as chest pain or gastrointestinal bleeding, may require emergency medical attention. Learn more about emergency acid reflux symptoms here.
09/26/2024
Nexplanon (etonogestrel) is a brand-name birth control implant prescribed to help prevent pregnancy. Nexplanon has interactions with some other drugs and certain herbal supplements. Examples include ciprofloxacin (Cipro) and some other antibiotics.
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Nexplanon interactions: Other medications, alcohol, and more Learn about interactions between Nexplanon and other medications, supplements, foods, alcohol, and more. You can also find out when to avoid Nexplanon.