Freckles (“ephelids”) are a sign of previous sun exposure. While most freckles are not dangerous, they are an indication of sun damage. Freckles develop when the skin produces more melanin pigment in response to the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays. Think of this process as your skin’s attempt to protect itself from further sun damage. This is why freckles often fade in the winter, then darken in the summer, when there’s more sunlight....
To my great surprise, I heard my name announced as the winner and saw my picture flash on the screen. My wife, Lori, gave me a hug, while those at the conference messaged me their congratulations. Volunteering is a big part of who I am. Over the years, I’ve given my time and energy to local food banks, churches, schools, and youth sports teams, and as a church minister I recruited and supported volunteers....
The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) defines someone who is “psychotic” as out of touch with reality, likely experiencing false beliefs, known as delusions, or false sights or sounds, known as hallucinations. So when do depression and psychosis go hand in hand? Psychotic Depression: What Is It? “Psychotic depression is a relatively rare condition that occurs when someone displays both severe depression and a break with reality. The loss of contact with reality may take the form of delusions, hallucinations, or thought disorders,” explains James C....
That said, some foods can trigger ulcerative colitis symptoms, particularly in people who are in the midst of a flare, according to the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation. Even seemingly healthy foods, such as raw vegetables, can bring on painful symptoms, such as diarrhea. “There’s a lot of misinformation out there about what you can eat with ulcerative colitis,” says Stacy Cavagnaro, RD, a registered dietitian for the Inflammatory Bowel Disease medical home at the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio....
Black adults in the United States are more likely to have unrecognized emphysema than white adults in part because of this practice, says the presenting author, Gabrielle Liu, MD, a pulmonary and critical care fellow at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago. “Our study shows that many Black men with ‘normal’ lung function actually have evidence of abnormal lung health or emphysema,” she says. Over 3 Million Americans Have Emphysema More than three million people in the United States are living with diagnosed emphysema, according to the American Lung Association....
Taking replacement digestive enzymes will help you digest your food, but it’s also good to be on the lookout for symptoms of malnutrition and check your vitamin levels on a regular basis. The Link Between EPI and Nutrition When you eat, the food travels to your stomach, where enzymes break down larger food pieces into smaller ones that can be used by cells for energy and nutrition. “Most digestion occurs as a result of exocrine pancreatic secretions,” says Steven D....
5 Top Takeaways From the Rheumatology Conference for People With Rheumatoid Arthritis 1. Ultra-Low Dose Rituximab Controls Disease Activity for Most RA Patients What’s new Rituximab, a monoclonal antibody, is registered for treating RA at the dose of 2x1000 milligrams (mg) per six months. In previous studies, 1x1000 mg or 2x500 mg per six months were equally effective. The new study, an extension of previous studies, found that even lower doses may be effective for many people living with RA....
But various myths and fallacies are associated with shellfish and seafood allergies. Though it’s true that people with seafood allergies must be extremely careful about their exposure, they also need to know what myths are in fact, myths. Here’s the truth about shellfish and seafood allergies: Shellfish allergy can occur any time in life. Adults and young adults may suddenly develop a shellfish allergy; it can appear at any age....
But, ultimately, when we do take care of ourselves and our needs is when we’re best able to show up for all of the other people and responsibilities in our lives. “Self-care is not selfish,” explains Christine Carter, PhD, a sociologist and senior fellow at the Greater Good Science Center at the University of California in Berkeley. Focusing on what makes us feel nourished and what gives us meaning is part of easing feelings of stress and anxiety and giving us a more solid foundation, she says....
It depends on which part of your lipid profile is elevated and how you’re going about lowering your cholesterol. Ultimately, the results will be different for every person. Elevated triglycerides (fats present in the blood plasma) tend to come down the fastest, usually in a few months or even less. This will often result in a corresponding drop in your total cholesterol. Total cholesterol is a combination of HDL (good cholesterol) and LDL (bad cholesterol); therefore, a sudden drop or increase can be potentially misleading....
“My life was mostly just getting by. I knew nothing else,” he tells Everyday Health. “It was going to the bathroom 20, 30 times a day, excruciating pain all day. When I would eat, if I did hold it down, nutrients would never be absorbed so it would just go right through me. I really didn’t have much quality of life.” Then Miceli learned he qualified for a clinical trial at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City that uses stem cell therapy to treat Crohn’s disease....
Researchers analyzed data from 800-plus users of a portable gluten-detection device called the Nima. These users brought their devices into restaurants around the country and sampled dishes that were labeled “gluten free” (GF), to see if they lived up to the name. Almost a third (32 percent) of all GF foods failed the test, containing enough gluten to cause a reaction in at least some patients with celiac disease or other gluten sensitivities....
Participants who consumed low and no-calorie beverages saw positive effects similar to those researchers would expect from water, says Tauseef Ahmad Khan, MBBS, PhD, a researcher at the University of Toronto department of nutritional sciences and a coauthor of the study. “Ideally, you would replace sugary beverages with water as much as possible, but our findings show that people have another choice — a low-calorie or no-calorie beverage is a good option as well,” says Dr....
According to recent research, if you have mild gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), your breathing could play a role in your overall treatment plan. A small study published in The American Journal of Gastroenterology showed that participants who learned breathing techniques to strengthen the diaphragm had less reflux over time than those who didn’t get the training. It’s exciting news, and if you stop to think about it, it’s easy to see the connection....
According to a review published in April 2020 in the journal Current Diabetes Reports, type 1 and type 2 diabetes commonly occur with mild to moderate EPI. One study cited in this review — which was itself a meta-analysis — found that EPI was reported in nearly 39 percent of patients with type 1 diabetes and more than 28 percent in those with type 2 diabetes. While researchers aren’t entirely surely why diabetes can lead to EPI, it’s thought that, in case of type 1 diabetes, the pancreas cells that produce digestive enzymes can become damaged, according to research....
“It has not been proven safe by [the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)], nor has it been proven effective,” she cautions. “We just don’t know the long-term effects.” The FDA has even issued warnings against HCG diet products. (1) While Mehmet Oz of The Dr. Oz Show introduced an updated form of the HCG diet that allows up to 1,500 calories per day, the classic version of the HCG diet restricted calories to just 500....
When I stepped on the scale, and the needle raced past 200, I knew I had a problem. I was always thin and active as a young man. In college, I was 5 feet 10 inches tall and weighed 154 pounds (lbs). Now, closing in on a half-century of life, over two decades of desk jobs had since passed. The birth of my son made sleeping more of a hobby than a necessity....
“The migraine brain likes what we call homeostasis; it doesn’t like a lot of change,” says Roderick Spears, MD, a neurologist and headache expert at Penn Medicine in Philadelphia. When there are changes — whether those are external, like weather changes, or internal, such as changes in diet, sleep, or hormones — it can trigger an attack, he says. For many women, fluctuations in estrogen levels can trigger migraine attacks....
Pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy (PERT) is the cornerstone of treatment for EPI, a condition that occurs when your pancreas doesn’t properly produce the digestive enzymes needed to absorb nutrients from food. PERT supplements contain three pancreatic enzymes: lipase, amylase, and protease. Taking these enzymes as directed can help stave off uncomfortable symptoms, prevent long-term damage to the pancreas, and help your body absorb nutrients from the foods you’re eating. The key is remembering how and when to take them....
— Vanessa, New York The quick answer to your question is yes, ear drops are safe as long as your daughter’s ear drum is intact and not ruptured. However, there are several things you should think about before using the ear drops. First, why is your daughter having ear pain? Do you think she has an ear infection? There are different types of ear infection. An infection in the middle ear is an infection behind the ear drum....
