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This morning I woke to an old but familiar feeling of my left side feeling about 40lbs heavier than my right. Even before I lifted myself out of the bed it felt as if the earth’s gravitational field was a little stronger on my sinister side. Many of us have had the experience of feeling heavy or thick or slow on one side (or in one limb) when moving. Thought this too evidenced itself once I was vertical, I was a bit surprised to note the sensation while still on my back in the bed and running through my morning inventory....

It’s been well established that U.S. healthcare is expensive, and that patients living in the United States tend to have earlier access to new cancer therapies. But whether that spending has translated into fewer cancer deaths has been unclear, says senior author Cary Gross, MD, professor of medicine and founder and director of Cancer Outcomes, Public Policy and Effectiveness Research Center at Yale School of Medicine in New Haven, Connecticut....

“Are you one of Jerry’s kids?” was asked of me on more occasions than I care to remember, in reference to comedian Jerry Lewis and his work as national chairman of the Muscular Dystrophy Association. MS awareness has, thankfully, come a long way, but people still have misconceptions and make mistakes about what this disease is all about. Some Symptoms of MS Are More Apparent Than Others It’s not really surprising....

We’re exposed to less sunlight, and that can have an impact on our mood and energy levels — the dreaded winter blues. For those who live with seasonal affective disorder (SAD), mood changes can impact how you think, feel, and engage in daily activities, according to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIH). SAD symptoms typically start in the late fall when days get shorter and last until the spring when the days get longer again....

RELATED: The Last Word: Do You Really Need to Eat Breakfast? But does getting 10,000 steps per day really make a difference in our overall health? Or is it just another fitness trend? The Claim About 10,000 Steps a Day The origin of this standard is a little murky. But researchers believe the number can be traced back to 1965, when a Japanese company made a pedometer named Manpo-kei, or “10,000 steps meter” in English....

“I get this question a lot from patients,” says Lauren Doyle Strauss, DO, a headache specialist and an assistant professor at Wake Forest Baptist Health in Winston Salem, North Carolina. “A fever that comes with a headache or migraine can be very concerning for both patients and their families,” Dr. Strauss says. Although many common illnesses can cause such symptoms, there are rare cases where a headache and fever occurring together may be a sign of a serious illness....

Biologics are derived from natural sources, such as human or animal genes or microorganisms, and are designed to act on the immune system, specifically the parts that play key roles in fueling inflammation. “As inflammation is thought to be a cornerstone of the process involved in the manifestation of inflammatory bowel diseases, like Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, they have proved to be very effective as treatment for certain patients,” says Donald Tsynman, MD, a gastroenterologist at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital in New York City....

While the exact cause of HS isn’t known, certain things can increase your risk of a breakout or make breakouts worse. Here are common factors that can exacerbate HS. 1. Being overweight Losing weight may be one of the most effective ways to manage HS, according to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD). “There are plenty of thin people with the condition, but we do know being overweight is a risk factor,” says John Frew, MD, PhD, a clinical scholar in the Laboratory of Investigative Dermatology at The Rockefeller University in New York....

The first few months after a psoriatic arthritis diagnosis can be tricky as you and your doctor figure out which medications are most effective for you. It’s often a trial-and-error process that may involve starting a new medication or adding one to your treatment regimen. “The start of psoriatic arthritis treatment is the most trying time,” says Elyse Rubenstein, MD, a rheumatologist at Providence Saint John’s Health Center in Santa Monica, California....

The Dutch meta-analysis, published December 1 in the journal PLoS One, reviewed data from 98 studies conducted in 34 countries and estimated HIV prevalence to be about 20 percent for transfeminine individuals and almost 3 percent for transmasculine individuals. The findings confirmed that transfeminine people have extremely high rates of HIV, and did so with more subjects and a broader geographic span than previous analyses. The investigation is also noteworthy for its findings about transgender men....

This can reduce blood flow to different areas of your body, depending on which arteries are affected. (1) Treatment for atherosclerosis is often critical when it affects the arteries leading to your heart, a condition known as coronary artery disease (CAD). But regardless of its location or severity, your doctor is likely to recommend some type of treatment for your atherosclerosis to prevent it from getting worse and causing complications — many of which can be severe, such as a heart attack or stroke....

Sometimes, diarrhea may signal a health problem and require medical attention. Severe diarrhea, or diarrhea that lasts longer than a few days, warrants a trip to the doctor for possible further treatment or testing for an underlying issue. However, in most cases a bout of diarrhea will typically clear up in a few days and not lead to any further health problems. There are steps you can take at home to help speed that process along and make diarrhea go away quicker....

Cases have been reported in Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, and South Dakota. Although no one has died from the contaminated food, two have been hospitalized. Illnesses in individuals ranging in age from 2 to 71 years occurred between October 15 and October 27. Seven out of the 10 infections were among women. The CDC noted that the number of those infected is probably much higher because many people recover without medical care and are not tested for E....

If a patient’s MGUS (monoclonal gammopathy of unknown significance) progresses to asymptomatic or smoldering multiple myeloma, by definition, he/she will not have symptoms from this condition. However, if a patient develops symptomatic multiple myeloma, he/she may note progressive fatigue, frequent infections and bone pain or fractures. In addition, if the multiple myeloma causes kidney failure or high blood calcium levels, lethargy or confusion may occur. During the first year after the diagnosis of MGUS is made, a patient should have regular follow-up with their hematologist/oncologist every three months....

But the precautions we take are not necessary or realistic for the general public. Even if there were no shortages of PPE (personal protective equipment), people can’t be expected to wear a gown, N95 mask, face shield, head covering, boots, and gloves to go to the grocery store. So what’s the real risk in the community for contracting the coronavirus? And how best to mitigate that risk? The answers to these questions involve a number of factors....

Uterine cancer can cause symptoms early in the course of the cancer, as well as during more advanced stages. Perhaps the most significant early warning sign is unusually heavy or prolonged vaginal bleeding. In fact, roughly 90 percent of women diagnosed with this cancer report abnormal vaginal bleeding. Abnormal bleeding includes bleeding that occurs after menopause, or bleeding that occurs between periods. If you are still menstruating, it could also be bleeding that is not typical for you, such as very heavy bleeding....

To zero in on the power of legumes and pulses (the edible seeds of plants in the legume family), investigators reviewed 73 prospective cohort studies with one year or longer of follow-up that examined the relationship between eating legumes and the incidence of death due to cardiometabolic diseases, diabetes, hypertension, and obesity. Researchers divided the groups into quartiles from highest to lowest consumption of legumes or pulses. Pooled analysis revealed that compared with the people who ate the smallest amount of legumes, people who ate the most legumes and pulses experienced the following benefits:...

1. Nude Yoga (Noga) Noga has gained popularity over the last decade and the practice can be found in many large cities, including New York City and Los Angeles. You can try naked yoga at the Bold & Naked studio in New York City and the Naked Yoga studio in Los Angeles. 2. Goat Yoga You can head to Morse’s website to find all goat yoga class locations. RELATED: Yoga May Ease Tough Depression...

While the exact cause of breast cancer isn’t known, we do know that the disease occurs when some breast cells begin growing abnormally. These cells divide more rapidly than healthy cells and then start to accumulate, forming a lump or mass. These cancer cells can spread (metastasize) throughout the breast and into lymph nodes or to other parts of your body. Most of the time, breast cancer begins with cells in the milk-producing ducts....

The technical definition of aerobic exercise is: “Any form of exercise or activity that uses the aerobic metabolism — meaning oxygen is heavily involved in the cellular reactions that provide the body with the energy necessary to perform activity,” explains Michael Jonesco, DO, an assistant professor of internal and sports medicine at the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus. “You’re making yourself more efficient at delivering oxygen to the rest of the body....