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EH: What are lymph nodes and how do they come up in the context of cancer and lung cancer? MA: Lymph nodes are glands that act as filters for harmful substances such as infectious bacteria and other potentially dangerous pathogens. Altogether, the lymphatic system is part of the immune system. Some cancers spread through the arteries and veins, while others are inclined to go through the lymphatic vessels. Lung cancer can do both, but it generally travels through the lymph vessels first....

A regular vegan diet can seem restrictive enough, so why might someone decide to make it even more extreme? “They may be motivated by varying health, spiritual, or environmental concerns,” Yule says. Day 1 Breakfast Two homemade date energy bites with a serving of berries Lunch Raw tacos with cabbage, carrots, avocado, sprouted lentils, and cashew dressing Dinner Pizza on a flaxseed crust topped with tomatoes, pine nuts, and basil Snack Grapes and two raw vegan cookies...

When pressure begins to overwhelm an individual to the point where her professional or personal well-being is compromised, symptoms of a nervous breakdown may become apparent. Such an event can take place for a variety of reasons, and common culprits include a traumatic family event, unreasonable amount of stress in the workplace or a dramatic change in a relationship. If you are experiencing the signs of a breakdown, you may be afraid to discuss what is happening....

The manufacturer, Fratelli Beretta USA, issued a recall on approximately 862,000 pounds of the uncured antipasto products that may be contaminated with Salmonella Infantis or Salmonella Typhimurium bacteria. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) described the items in question as ready-to-eat 24-ounce trays containing two 12-ounce packages of “Fratelli Beretta UNCURED ANTIPASTO PROSCIUTTO, SOPPRESSATA, MILANO SALAMI & COPP.” The packaging displays “best by” dates of “AUG 27 21” through “FEB 11 22” and the UPC code 07354130531....

Prescription or over-the-counter (OTC) pain medication may also help relieve pain, along with home remedies like oatmeal baths, wet compresses, and calamine lotion. What Drugs Are Prescribed for Shingles? Zovirax (acyclovir)Valtrex (valacyclovir)Famvir (famciclovir) Capsaicin topical patch (Qutenza)Antiepileptic drugs, such as gabapentin (Neurontin)Tricyclic antidepressants, such as amitriptylineNumbing agents, such as lidocaineNarcotics, such as codeineAn injection including corticosteroids and local anesthetics If postherpetic neuralgia develops, similar medications are used to treat PHN pain....

During endoscopic sinus surgery, the surgeon looks directly into your nose and sinuses through a narrow tube called an endoscope. During an endoscopy procedure, the scope may be attached to a camera, and the surgeon can open nasal and sinus passages, as well as remove any diseased tissue through the scope. Mary Szczygiel, of Southbridge Mass., had chronic sinusitis for most of her life. At age 65, she decided to undergo sinus surgery to improve sinus drainage, remove diseased sinus tissue, and open up her nasal passages....

A new study, published on October 24, 2018 in the journal Neurology, shows that the brain may also suffer when the primary stress hormone, cortisol, rises too high in the body’s system. “We show that even among young and middle-aged adults at an average age of 48 years, highest cortisol levels in the top 30 percent were associated with smaller total brain volumes, changes in the brain white matter, and poorer performance on some memory and thinking tasks,” says Sudha Seshadri, MD, study author and director of the Glenn Biggs Institute for Alzheimer’s & Neurodegenerative Diseases at the University of Texas Health Sciences Center in San Antonio....

“When you feel stress, hormones — such as adrenaline — are released that can improve alertness and performance in the moment,” says Margie Sieka, PhD, the manager of behavioral health services at Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield, Illinois. This response can help your body become more alert, focus better, and even work harder. RELATED: How Stress Affects Your Body, From Your Brain to Your Digestive System Stress becomes a problem when it becomes chronic; when instead of coping with the thing that’s stressing you out, you let all those challenging thoughts and feelings percolate....

The research, published April 9 in the Annals of Internal Medicine, found that adequate intake of certain nutrients was associated with a reduced risk of death by any cause, but the benefit was only present if those nutrients were consumed in food sources. When those same nutrients were taken in the form of a supplement, the lower risk of death disappeared. The study used a nationally representative sample composed of data from more than 27,000 U....

It releases bile through ducts into the small intestine to help break down the foods you eat — particularly fatty foods. Typically the gallbladder doesn’t cause too many problems or much concern, but if something slows or blocks the flow of bile from the gallbladder, a number of problems can result. (1,2) Gallstones (Cholelithiasis) This is a condition in which small stones, or sometimes larger ones, develop inside the gallbladder....

While in-person visits will almost certainly still be a major part of the U.S. healthcare system, many doctors are encouraging their patients to continue to use telehealth after the pandemic, as a way to complement their treatment plans. “There’s no doubt that telemed visits can be a great tool for both patients and physicians,” says Robert Battat, MD, an IBD specialist and assistant attending physician at Weill Cornell Medicine, in New York City....

“Post-nasal drip is one of the most common complaints that we see in our practice,” says Robert W. Dolan, MD, an ear, nose, and throat specialist at the Lahey Clinic in Burlington, Mass. “Post-nasal drip is not a disease. It is a description that people use to describe the sensation of a lump or thickening in the throat.” What Causes Post-Nasal Drip? The mucus glands in your throat, nose, and sinuses are constantly making mucus....

Just as every person experiences the symptoms and progression of MS differently, the way the disease impacts work can vary widely from person to person. New research, published September 14, 2019, in Journal of Health Psychology, explored how the factors that drive a person with MS out of the workplace differ by age. Among people with MS considering leaving their employment, symptoms of the disease were the primary driver for people in their thirties and fifties, whereas psychological reasons were the dominant force for people in their forties....

When the digestive tract is inflamed or pushes food through the system too quickly — as is common with Crohn’s disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC) — the intestines aren’t able to absorb all the vitamins, minerals, proteins, and calories people normally get from their food, explains Shirley Paski, MD, a gastroenterologist and the director of the small bowel diseases and nutrition program at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles....

A CDCES not only provides information and support to individuals who are diagnosed with type 2 diabetes but also helps their families. They are trained in diabetes prevention and management, and they share invaluable insights into what type 2 diabetes is, what strategies are useful for meeting management and treatment goals, and how to stay healthy. These experts know the ins and outs of diabetes, from what factors can help you manage your condition successfully to common obstacles and challenges you may face and solutions to overcome them....

But is there really such a thing as a “sinus headache”? Headache is one symptom of sinus disease, but sinus disease is actually an infrequent cause of recurrent headaches, says Ellen Drexler, MD, the vice-chair in the regional department of neurology at Maimonides Medical Center in New York City. “In fact, studies have shown that most people who identify themselves as having ‘sinus headaches’ can actually be diagnosed with migraine,” Dr....

Of course, you can also use these quick, effective strategies to alleviate the chronic joint pain of arthritis — the trick is knowing whether heat or cold is the best choice to relieve your pain. Heat Therapy for Joint Pain After a long day, soaking in a steaming shower or bathtub, sipping a cup of hot tea, or cozying up in a warm robe can make you feel comforted and soothed....

It is the first unique topical medication to be launched for psoriasis in 25 years, according to a statement by Dermavant, Vtama’s manufacturer. Unlike topical steroids, which doctors widely prescribe for psoriasis, Vtama is safe for long-term use. “There’s tremendous enthusiasm for this product, in part because of the huge need for new treatments for people who have mild psoriasis,” says dermatologist Steven Feldman, MD, PhD, a psoriasis specialist at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist in Winston Salem, North Carolina....

If you have diabetes, you’re twice as likely to have heart disease or a stroke than someone who does not have diabetes, and to experience these at a younger age, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).Adults with diabetes are two to four times more likely to die from heart disease than adults who do not have the condition, says the American Heart Association (AHA).Among people age 65 and older who have diabetes, an estimated 68 percent die from some form of heart disease and 16 percent die of stroke, according to the AHA....

After getting the okay from her doctor, she decided to start the ketogenic diet, a high-fat, low-carb and moderate-protein plan that puts the body into ketosis, a metabolic state that triggers the body to burn fat instead of carbohydrates for energy, and often leads to fast weight loss. On the diet, she cut out all grains, sugar, and processed, packaged foods, and ate green leafy vegetables, fatty cuts of meat, salmon, and eggs, and she cooked with fats like butter, ghee, tallow, and duck fat....