By WebMD If you have Fabry disease, you may get an episode of intense body pain called a Fabry crisis. Your symptoms may come on suddenly and last for hours or days. There are a number of ways to manage this problem, including medications and lifestyle changes. Spot Symptoms of a Fabry Crisis When you […]
By WebMD ANSWER Screening for prostate cancer is controversial. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force says the tests often may find cancers that are so slow-growing that medical treatments, which can have serious side effects, may offer no benefit. If you and your doctor decide to check your PSA levels, every 2 years (or more) […]
By Steven Reinberg, HealthDay Reporter, WebMD Special training may help COVID-19 patients regain their sense of smell after suffering parosmia, a new British study suggests. Parosmia is a condition where people have strange and often unpleasant smell distortions. Instead of smelling a lemon, for example, you may smell rotting cabbage, or chocolate may smell like […]
By WebMD Causes of Pain Your neck has a 24/7 job, and that takes a toll over the course of your life. Sometimes it hurts, and many things can bring that on. But you can do some things to help it feel better. Unusual Sleep Position If you have a “crick” in your neck, you know […]
By WebMD Our Ties to Food Are Strong We must eat to survive. But over time, we’ve found pleasure in our food choices. Eating during times of stress can help ease emotions. But the binge-guilt-binge cycle that can follow gets in the way of our efforts to eat healthy. Here are some tips and tricks […]
A testicular ultrasound uses high-frequency sound waves to produce images of your testicles and the tissue around them. It can take detailed pictures of your scrotum, testicles, and their blood vessels. Doctors also call this test a “scrotal ultrasound.” Your doctor might order this test if you have pain or swelling, or if you have […]
By WebMD Watch Your Weight Sometimes all those extra pounds can take a toll on your sex life. If you’re obese, you’re more likely to get high cholesterol levels and diabetes, which can lead to erection problems. One study shows that men with a waist size over 40 inches are more likely to have erectile […]
NEW YORK (December 14, 2020)— With the holiday season in full swing, the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) is providing tips on how families affected by Alzheimer’s disease can adapt holiday gatherings to make them safe and dementia-friendly during the COVID-19 pandemic. “After the challenges of 2020, many families are really looking forward to some holiday […]
By Victoria Falk The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has disproportionately affected racial and ethnic minority groups, with high rates of death in African American, Native American, and LatinX communities. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the American Diabetes Association (ADA) agree that people with diabetes experience higher rates of severe complications […]
By Taylor Adams, Manager of Workplace Mental Health at Mental Health America It has been 23 weeks since MHA began working from home because of COVID-19. Daily life has changed a lot over the course of the last five months, including more hours of sleep. Could sleeping more be the result of more time spent […]