HEALTH CONDITIONS

What Is An Umbilical Hernia?

Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS), New York – For most people who are living with the discomfort of an umbilical hernia, surgery is recommended to repair the problem. At Mount Sinai, our expert surgeons have extensive experience in procedures to treat umbilical hernias, using minimally invasive methods whenever possible. About Umbilical Hernias An umbilical hernia is a weakness that develops in the abdominal wall through and around the belly button, called the umbilicus. A bulge or sac...

Kelly Ann Powers, Fox News Commentator Who Shared Her Health Crises With Viewers, Dies at 45

She was diagnosed with glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer, in 2020, and used her platform to talk about cancer research.

China Virus Remains In Skull For Years After Infection: Study

Researchers from Helmholtz Munich and Ludwig-Maximilians-Universitat (LMU) found that SARS-CoV-2 spike protein remains in the brain's protective layers -- the meninges, and the skull's bone marrow for up to four years after infection.

Man suffers chemical burn that lasted months after squeezing limes

ARS TECHNICA – If Margaritaville were a real place, it should definitely keep a few dermatologists on hand. In a case of an oft-overlooked food preparation risk, a 40-year-old man showed up to an allergy clinic in Texas with a severe, burning rash on both his hands that had developed two days earlier. A couple of days later, it blistered. And a few weeks after that, the skin darkened and scaled. After several months, the skin...

New Mexico man awarded $412 million payout over botched penile injections: “A national record-setting case”

The plaintiff's attorney said the out-of-state medical corporation set up a "fraudulent scheme to make millions off of conning old men."

Mayo Clinic Minute: A cardiologist’s tips for a healthy heart

Mayo Clinic News Network – Today's age of quick access to information, constant updates on medical advancements and health recommendations make it easy to get overwhelmed. But when it comes to maintaining a healthy heart, Dr. Francisco Lopez-Jimenez, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, has some important and simple tips he'd like to share with everyone. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure" is an adage that Mayo Clinic cardiologist Dr....

Medication Prescribed to 23 Million Americans May Cause Bone Loss

Taking levothyroxine may put patients at risk of bone loss, which may lead to conditions such as osteoporosis: a bone disease characterized by weak bones that break more easily.

You can reduce your risk of dementia. Here’s how to get started

Shots - Health News – One key to healthy aging is to keep our minds sharp. And some of the best strategies to fend off dementia, stroke and even late-life depression come down to our daily habits. "You can substantially reduce your risk through the lifestyle choices you make," says Dr. Jonathan Rosand, a neurologist and Co-Founder of the McCance Center for Brain Health at Massachusetts General Hospital. Rosand and his collaborators have developed a way to...

What makes oatmeal the ideal breakfast for heart health and weight loss?

MAYO CLINIC NEWS NETWORK – Oatmeal is a nutritious, inexpensive and versatile way to incorporate whole grains into your diet and help you start your morning off right. Oats made history when they became the first food with a Food and Drug Administration health claim label in 1997. This claim was related to heart health and showed that intake of whole oat products decreased blood cholesterol levels. What makes oats so healthy? Oats contain a type of soluble fiber called...

Vasectomies Rise 1,200% After Donald Trump Election Win

NEWSWEEK – Planned Parenthood saw a 1,200 percent rise in vasectomy appointments scheduled on November 6, the day after Donald Trump won the 2024 presidential election. Responding to new calls to defund Planned Parenthood, Alexis McGill Johnson, president and CEO of the Planned Parenthood Federation of America, said: "Patients are already preparing for the incoming Trump administration by taking control of their sexual and reproductive health care." Johnson pointed to the rise in vasectomies scheduled on November...

The True Facts Behind RFK’s Health Agenda: MEN’S HEALTH

Kennedy, an environmental lawyer, political activist, and former presidential candidate, has long subscribed to medical and scientific thinking well outside of the mainstream.

Safety tips when shoveling snow

MAYO CLINIC NEWS NETWORK – Shoveling snow can mean taking on more than your body can handle. And ignoring signs that you need to take a break from shoveling may prove to be harmful. Health care providers at Mayo Clinic Health System want to ensure your safety as you clear driveways and sidewalks, so here are some tips for safe snow shoveling: Be heart conscious. If you have a history of heart problems and are currently inactive,...

What you need to know about the ‘UTI vaccine’

ABC.NET.AU – Around one in two women and one in 20 men will get a UTI in their lifetime. Women can access medication for uncomplicated UTIs through some pharmacies across Australia. But about one in five women will experience recurrent UTIs, meaning two or more infections in six months, or three or more infections in a year. What is a urinary tract infection (UTI)? A urinary tract infection (UTI) is a common infection that can affect your bladder,...

Knee pain in the US increased 65% over the past 20 years. Easy exercises can help

CNN – Osteoarthritis is often the cause of knee pain, especially for women and older adults, according to the Arthritis Foundation. But sore knees may also result from an injury, weak or tight muscles, obesity, overuse, or muscle imbalances. “Establishing a correct diagnosis is super important,” said Dr. Adam Kreitenberg, a rheumatologist and internal medicine physician at Rheumatology Therapeutics Medical Center in Tarzana, California. “You’ll want to know if the pain is from, say, a fracture,...

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