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COPD is an umbrella term for a group of lung diseases, including chronic bronchitis and emphysema, that make it increasingly difficult to breathe because of blocked airways. While there’s no cure for COPD, there are a number of simple things you can do to ease breathlessness and keep your disease from getting worse. “Many people with COPD and their doctors are so focused on medication that they don’t really talk about lifestyle changes, such as breathing exercises for COPD, and how to modify their behavior to improve breathing,” says David A....

“The number of people with early strokes is rising,” said the study’s co-principal investigator Steven J. Kittner, MD, MPH, in a press release. Dr. Kittner is a professor of neurology at the University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) in Baltimore. “These people are more likely to die from the life-threatening event, and survivors potentially face decades with disability. Despite this, there is little research on the causes of early strokes....

Examples of popular essential oils include: ChamomileJasmineLavenderLemonPeppermintRoseSandalwoodTea tree These essences are typically compounded and sold as natural remedies for a variety of conditions. They are most often used in the practice of aromatherapy, which today is considered a form of complementary or alternative medicine with roots in ancient civilizations in Asia as well as in the Mediterranean region. Scientific evidence for the medicinal benefits of these products is limited. But some studies have found that they may help manage symptoms relating to fatigue, anxiety, cognitive problems, skin disorders, digestive problems, and headaches, among others....

But what do researchers say about using marijuana to help treat or prevent diabetes? Suffice it to say, studies suggest you shouldn’t light up just yet. Can Cannabis Help Prevent Diabetes? The marijuana plant contains chemicals called cannabinoids that have a range of effects, including increased appetite and diminished pain and inflammation. That all sounds great, but what’s really going on? Even though some preliminary research suggests medical marijuana may help improve glucose control and insulin resistance, doctors across the board aren’t quick to recommend marijuana for diabetes prevention....

The study from Yale University, published November 15 in the journal Science Immunology, discovered that mice fed a ketogenic diet (low in carbohydrates but high in fat with moderate protein) were better able to fight off the flu compared with mice given foods that were high in carbs. “This study shows that the way the body burns fat to produce ketone bodies from the food we eat can fuel the immune system to fight flu infection,” said the co-senior author Vishwa Deep Dixit, PhD, a doctor of veterinary medicine and a professor of comparative medicine and immunology at Yale, in New Haven, Connecticut, in a statement....

You may also know turmeric as curcumin, but curcumin is only one active compound in turmeric — albeit a very important one. In fact, many of turmeric’s anti-inflammatory benefits trace back to curcumin. Traditionally, folks have used turmeric in hopes of treating arthritis, indigestion, and excessive gas, along with boosting energy, according to Herbal Medicine: Biomolecular and Clinical Aspects. Today, some people have turned to oral and topical turmeric treatments to manage the symptoms of inflammatory skin conditions like eczema and atopic dermatitis....

The agency said it is reviewing cases dating back to October of 2021. Not all of those cases may end up being tied to the current outbreak. Earlier in May, Jay Butler, MD, deputy director for infectious diseases at the CDC, said most of the children have fully recovered, but nearly all of them were hospitalized and 14 kids needed liver transplants. More than half of these children tested positive for adenovirus infections, Dr....

But back then, chia seeds weren’t staples in breakfast bowls and smoothies. Some people mixed them with flour to make tortillas, while others combined them with water and cooked them to make a porridge or soup. The seeds even had medicinal uses, and were used to treat a range of ailments, from fever to inflammation, the USDA notes. (1) Over time, this ancient seed grew in popularity — though not first as a popular superfood....

Topical hydrocortisone, a low-strength steroid that’s sold over the counter, is available as an ointment, cream, lotion, or gel and applied directly to the skin.Topical corticosteroids, which are also applied to the skin, can help quell inflammation and itching. They’re available in different strengths, with the potency levels ranging from very potent (Class 1) to least potent (Class 7).Immunosuppressants — like their name suggests — suppress the immune system more broadly, tamping down the inflammation that triggers symptoms like itching and irritation....

While it’s true that COPD can’t be cured or reversed, there is a lot you can do to manage your symptoms, prevent further damage to your lungs, and get back to doing more of the things you enjoy. Indeed, making just a few shifts in your diet and lifestyle, and doing what you can to prevent infections, can help you avoid flare-ups and slow down your COPD. Here are seven simple strategies that can keep your COPD from getting worse....

Then, in March, a few weeks after a trip to New Orleans, Smith wound up in the ER with swelling in her leg. Her emergency room visit revealed that she had a blood clot, as she thought might be the case. But to her surprise, her health problems went far beyond the clot: Doctors discovered she also had COVID-19, pneumonia, and the flu. Doctors are becoming increasingly concerned about blood clots in COVID-19 patients....

On September 27, 2022, a large study published in BMJ Medicine confirmed the findings of previous research that linked COVID-19 vaccination with a temporary average increase in menstrual cycle length of less than one day. For study participants who received only one vaccine dose per cycle, the number of days in a cycle had returned to pre-vax lengths in the cycle after vaccination. There was a larger increase in cycle length, almost four days, for individuals who happened to receive two doses of a vaccine within the same cycle....

But with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorizing three COVID-19 vaccines for emergency use, the end of the pandemic could be drawing near. So far, 231 million vaccine doses have been administered in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Around 37 percent of all American adults are now full vaccinated, and close to 68 percent of those age 65 and up are completely inoculated....

RELATED: People With Rheumatoid Arthritis Develop Resilience by Dealing With Disease Challenges Symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis can affect a person’s ability to work: Joint issues can make it hard to perform the tasks of a job, such as using repetitive motions or being unable to grip or grasp items appropriately. Fatigue may require a person to stay home and miss work for extended periods of time. The Disability Application Process Can Be Daunting Applying for disability can be a detailed process....

Scar Treatment: The 411 About Scars The first thing to know is that scar formation is a totally normal part of the healing process. “When the skin is injured, collagen production goes into overdrive to fix the wound as fast as possible,” says Jessica Krant, MD, MPH, assistant clinical professor of dermatology at SUNY Downstate Medical Center and founder of the Art of Dermatology LLC in New York City. “This healing tissue doesn’t contain all of the normal parts of skin, so it looks different....

Other research, such as a review published in September 2016 in the American Journal of Public Health, suggests moderate drinking can be part of a healthy diet. But a coauthor of the 2019 study, Herbert Pang, PhD, an assistant professor at the school of public health at University of Hong Kong (HKU), says these new findings may show otherwise. “The research suggests that people who stopped drinking, even if they were drinking in moderation, experienced a positive change in mental well-being,” says Dr....

The condition often occurs as the result of congestive heart failure (CHF). It can also be the result of medication, pregnancy, or another underlying condition, like kidney disease, cirrhosis of the liver, or venous insufficiency in the legs. An array of conditions — congestive heart failure and lung, liver, kidney, and thyroid diseases — can lead to edema. It can also be caused by medications to control blood pressure or by an allergic reaction....

But there’s a lot more going on under that shell that you might realize. This guide will explain everything you need to know about how eggs can be part of a healthy, balanced diet. White Versus Brown Eggs Time to put the idea to bed that brown eggs are better. The color of an eggshell varies depending on the breed of chicken that laid it. There is no measurable nutritional difference between white and brown eggs (or any other color)....

“The last few years have seen the rise of the ‘sober curious’ movement,” says Kerry Benson, RD, a coauthor of the book Mocktail Party: 75 Plant-Based Non-Alcoholic Recipes for Every Occasion. Increasingly, people are discovering the physical and mental benefits of an alcohol-free lifestyle. With this trend has come a new generation of nonalcoholic beers. Modeled after flavorful craft beers, these new brews have little in common with nonalcoholic beers of yesteryear, which often had an off, cooked flavor....

The best way to gain weight with colitis is to eat a balanced diet of carbohydrates, proteins and fats and to consume more calories than you have been eating. Also, you need to get your colitis under control. If your disease comes under control, there will be less fear of eating, and you should be able to put the weight back on. Ensure is a good, balanced nutritional supplement but if you find that you don’t like it, you could try Boost or Glucerna, which are also very good....