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The Checkup •

Does testosterone cause hair loss?

There are many causes of hair loss—aging, hair care products, certain health conditions, and even medication side effects. But hormones like testosterone (the primary male sex hormone) can also be associated with hair loss, particularly a common form called pattern baldness.

Female or male pattern hair loss, also called androgenic alopecia or androgenetic alopecia (AGA), develops gradually as a receding hairline or a bald spot on the top of the head. Men are more affected by this condition—50 m
EverydayHealth.com •

Traveling Safely With Cancer: Tips & Precautions

A trip or vacation with family and friends can be a great way to take your mind off the events surrounding your cancer diagnosis and treatment. But when faced with the need to travel, whether it's for a vacation, business purposes, or to get treatments, it’s natural for people with cancer to wonder if it would be unsafe.

“It’s generally safe to travel with cancer, even on longer [more than five-hour] flights,” says Jeffrey Velotta, MD, a cardiothoracic surgeon with extensive expertise in pleura
PatientPower •

Being on Watch and Wait in the Era of COVID-19

People with certain types of blood cancers, such as chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), can manage their condition using the “watch and wait” approach under the supervision of their healthcare team. However, medical conditions like COVID-19 can impact the outcome of cancers like CLL – here’s how.

Why COVID-19 Can Complicate Watch and Wait

CLL is a type of cancer that starts from white blood cells called lymphocytes within the bone marrow. In people with the condition, their bone marrow produce

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Healthline •

What to Know About Homeopathic Remedies for Eczema

There’s little research to support the use of homeopathy to treat eczema. Still, some people say homeopathic therapies like graphites or sulfur may relieve symptoms or reduce flares. Many people with eczema find it challenging to manage the condition. Because eczema is chronic and causes intermittent flare-ups, some people seek different interventions — including alternative treatment approaches like homeopathy. But can homeopathy treat or cure eczema? Homeopathy is a form of complementary or al
PatientPower •

How Aggressive Should Smoldering Myeloma Treatment Be?

Smoldering multiple myeloma (SMM) is an early form of multiple myeloma (MM) that often slowly progresses to active MM. It is a precancerous, asymptomatic condition characterized by abnormal proteins and increased plasma cells in the bone marrow.

The current standard of care for smoldering myeloma is observation of patients to monitor disease progression until they become symptomatic. However, because there is a high rate of early mortality in people with MM, clinical scientists are now explorin

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Here's one major reason you are not growing in your career (applies to both freelance and full-time workers)... It's lack of diligence. If you don't like a job or don't believe it's a fit for you, don't take it. But if you accept a job, you owe it to yourself to do it well. Whatever job you take up, even if it's not very high-paying, commit to doing it well and right, as long as what you are expected to do is within the scope of your agreement with your employer. I once ditched a higher-paying w
Medical News Today •

Post-traumatic epilepsy: Symptoms, causes, treatment, and more

Post-traumatic epilepsy (PTE) is a seizure disorder that occurs when the brain experiences damage from physical trauma. Close monitoring by a medical team and using prescription medication can help manage this condition. Epilepsy is a chronic neurological disorder that causes recurring seizures. Head trauma that leads to a brain injury can cause PTE. Approximately traumatic brain injuries occur annually in the United States. However, PTE accounts for less than 1 in 10 epilepsy cases, according t
Healthline •

Epinephrine for Asthma: Does it Help During an Asthma Attack?

Epinephrine isn’t a first-choice treatment for asthma. But, in an emergency, an EpiPen can help open the airways while you wait for emergency services. Anaphylactic reactions and asthma are different medical conditions but can cause overlapping symptoms, such as shortness of breath, tightness of the chest, and wheezing. If you have asthma, you may be wondering if it’s safe to use epinephrine — which is approved as a first-line treatment for anaphylaxis — to treat asthma symptoms. Inhalers, such
Medical News Today •

Pumpkin for constipation: Good or bad?

Foods play important roles in different bodily functions, including metabolism and digestion. Fiber-rich foods such as pumpkin may help improve bowel movements, preventing gastrointestinal issues such as constipation. Pumpkin is a plump, highly nutritious vegetable that people can consume in different forms. Its leaves, seeds, and skin are also edible and contain nutrients such as fat, protein, carbohydrates, vitamins, and folate. This vegetable has . It is anti-inflammatory, promotes prostate h
Healthgrades •

What Is Abdominal Epilepsy? Everything You Need to Know

Abdominal epilepsy causes seizures that affect the stomach. It is common in children and rare in adults. However, research provides insight into its diagnosis and treatment. According to a , abdominal epilepsy is a type of temporal lobe epilepsy, which happens when atypical electrical activity occurs in the temporal lobes of the brain.

As per its name, abdominal epilepsy causes abdominal symptoms, which may include pain and nausea, along with other features of epilepsy. Initial treatment may in
SemicHealth •

Recent study shows why you should avoid foods like white rice and bread

If you are a lover of jollof rice or white bread, here is some news you may not like: Refined grains and their derivatives are not good for your heart health. Eating plenty of them is as bad as eating lots of sweet candies.
• Refined grains are grains that have been milled such that their key parts, including their brans, endosperm, and germ, have been lost.
• Refined grains are not the healthiest food choices as they have been stripped of some nutrients and fibers. It is best to consume whole g
HuffPost •

I Had Terrible Adult Acne. The Constant Commentary Destroyed My Self-Esteem.

The woman I didn’t know was almost shouting, and not even trying to mask the look of pity on her face. Like most other people, she just wanted to know the story behind it all: Did I catch a rare skin disease? Did I eat something that caused such big acne bumps?

At first, I tried to respond to the questions, telling them the pimples appeared suddenly. Initially, I would explain that I had tried using several products, but they did little to help my face. But, when they would not stop bugging me,
Healthgrades •

Diabetic Seizure: What Happens, Why, and What to Do

Diabetic seizure is a term used for seizures related to blood sugar levels. When you have extremely low or high blood sugar levels, you may experience severe symptoms, such as confusion, shock, loss of consciousness, and seizure. Diabetic seizures can be fatal. However, emergency medical care can offer relief. Also, taking steps to control your blood sugar level can help prevent a diabetic seizure.

Read on to learn more about diabetic seizures, their causes, symptoms, and prevention. This artic

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The Checkup •

10 folate-rich foods

Folic acid is the synthetic form of vitamin B9 often added to processed food products like cereal and multivitamin supplements. In its naturally occurring form, vitamin B9 is called folate. “Folic acid plays a critical role in our health by promoting the formation of new, healthy red blood cells, which are vital for oxygen transportation in our bodies,” says Kelsey Costa, MS, RDN, a registered dietitian and nutrition consultant for Consumer Health Digest. Your body needs folate to make DNA and o
EverydayHealth.com •

Smoking and Tongue Cancer: What You Need to Know

For years, scientists have linked smoking with conditions affecting vital organs of the body like the lungs, liver, and heart, but this habit also affects other, less discussed organs, like the tongue.

Current evidence indicates that smoking can contribute to cancers that affect the mouth, including tongue cancer. The National Cancer Institute estimates that about 18,040 new cases of tongue cancer were diagnosed in 2023. According to Johns Hopkins Medicine, the risk of oral cancer in a person w
Healthline •

Temporary Sun Blindness: Causes, Complications, Prevention

Powerful UV rays can cause temporary sun blindness on sunny days, especially when light reflects off of water or snow. Your eyes can sustain damage from excessive sun exposure. Temporary sun blindness occurs when exposure to bright sunlight interferes with your vision. This can manifest as photokeratitis, painful eye inflammation caused by UV rays burning the cells covering the clear cornea. Swelling of the cornea reduces its transparency, resulting in a sudden loss of visual acuity. If you expe
EverydayHealth.com •

Leukemia and Oral Symptoms: Swollen Gums, Bleeding, and More

Leukemia is a type of cancer that affects blood cells. It begins when a cell's DNA in the bone marrow or other blood-forming tissues mutates, causing blood cells to develop and function abnormally. These abnormal blood cells are leukemia cells.

Leukemia is a systemic disease, meaning that it affects blood components throughout the entire body. Leukemia may cause a hematoma — pooling of the blood under the skin — and bleeding in various areas of the body, including the mouth.

It’s easy to overl
Healthline •

Allergy Shots for Eczema: Benefits, Effectiveness, Side Effects

Allergy shots are a form of immunotherapy that may help treat eczema, a common condition that leads to rough, inflamed, cracked, and itchy skin. But some people question the effectiveness of this treatment approach. Eczema affects an estimated 31.6 million people in the United States. According to a recent 2023 study that collected data from 14 countries, about of children and adolescents are currently experiencing eczema symptoms. When people use the term “eczema,” they are often referring to a
Medical News Today •

Rheumatoid arthritis: When to go to the hospital

Rheumatoid arthritis can cause debilitating symptoms that affect someone’s daily life. People should consider going to the hospital or speaking with a doctor if they experience swelling and joint pain, if their symptoms do not improve, or if their treatment is not working as it should. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory and autoimmune disease. It occurs when a person‘s immune system mistakenly attacks the cells of the tissues lining the joints, causing pain and joint stiffness.
SemicHealth •

Doing 60 minutes push-ups per week reduces risk of premature death by 27% - Study

If you have been considering registering for a gym class, this is a cue that you are on the right track.

When you hear the word “exercise,” what often comes to mind is weight loss, and when you hear “workout,” you often think of “physical fitness.” You may not know that there is more to exercising and working out than just looking good physically.

Exercise and workout are terms used to indicate physical activity, but there is a slight difference between the two. While exercising is a general t
SemicHealth •

33-year-old man recounts how father's death made him very scared of death

A 33-year-old father of two shares his struggles with thanatophobia, the extreme fear of death, and how having his own family helped him see the need to overcome the fear.

The loss of a loved one hits people differently. For some, it gives them a deeper perspective on life, while for others, it makes them see life as more of a vanity.

Grieving the death of a loved one also takes on different forms for different people - with some experiencing intense grief and emotional pain that doesn’t impro

Stroke in young adults: Causes, prevention, and outlook

A stroke can develop in a person of any age. Younger adults may experience a stroke due to having obesity, high blood pressure, and diabetes. There are also other risk factors that increase a young adult’s risk of having a stroke. Stroke is a potentially debilitating medical condition that occurs when there is a blocked blood vessel in the brain or it bursts, hindering blood flow to the brain and leading to brain cell death. Strokes are more common in older adults. However, the Centers for Disea
Healthgrades •

A Guide to Complicated Grief

Complicated grief is intense grief that lasts longer than usual. People with complicated grief experience intense sadness and pain from losing someone. Additionally, the emotional pain of this condition does not improve even after a prolonged period. Complicated grief shares similar symptoms with typical grief and can interfere with a person’s day-to-day life. However, a bereavement counselor can help treat the condition by using therapies to help you heal.

This article will examine what compli
SemicHealth •

How to take postinor 2

There are different types of emergency contraceptives. For postinor 2, the sooner you take it, the better. Knowing the best way to take postinor 2 for more effectiveness will be helpful.

Keeping up with birth control usage guidelines can be challenging for sexually active people.

You may become stressed and overwhelmed on some days that you forget to take your regular birth control pill, or you may notice after sex that your condom broke during sex.

In cases like that, it may become necessary
SemicHealth •

What is spongiotic dermatitis?

Spongiotic dermatitis shares similar symptoms as other skin conditions like psoriasis; however, its causes differ. It would be worthwhile to learn more about spongiotic dermatitis.

Dermatitis is a broad term used to describe skin inflammation that causes symptoms like skin rashes and irritation. It is a common condition that can affect both children and adults.

There are different types of dermatitis, including atopic dermatitis (eczema), contact dermatitis, diaper dermatitis, and seborrheic d
Healthgrades •

What Are Jowls? All Your Treatment Options Explained

“Jowls” is a term used to describe excess or overhanging skin and fat that develops below the jawline or chin. They can occur due to a number of factors, including natural aging. While jowls are physically harmless, medical treatment options are available if they are a concern for you. Everyone experiences skin changes as they age. One of these changes can be the appearance of jowls.

Additionally, it is possible to experience sagging skin or jowls earlier in life for other reasons. They can occ
Healthgrades •

What Is an Adrenaline Rush? What Causes It?

At times, people may experience fear or excitement that increases their heart rate, causes hairs on their body to stand, or makes their hands tremble. These experiences can result from an adrenaline rush. In the face of a dangerous, threatening, stressful, or even exciting situations, the body releases a hormone called adrenaline to help prepare for any emergency. This is known as an adrenaline rush, and is one of the vital ways the body defends itself.

An adrenaline rush may feel good for some
Healthgrades •

MSG Dangers and Allergies: Myths Debunked

Many myths surround monosodium L-glutamate (MSG) in foods. Despite the fact that recent studies have proven the safety of MSG, many people believe that this food additive can cause serious health conditions, such as cancer, brain damage, and asthma. If you experience severe symptoms after eating a meal cooked with MSG, your symptoms are likely not the result of MSG. Rather, they may be due to an underlying health issue or another factor, such as an allergy to the food you ate.

This article debu
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What to Know About Ileostomy

Some medical conditions or treatments disrupt usual bowel movements through the colon and rectum. In such cases, your healthcare team may recommend you undergo an ileostomy. Ileostomies are surgeries that medical professionals perform when the colon is unable to store and move waste out of the body as it should.

This surgical procedure can help treat and correct several conditions, such as Crohn’s disease, colorectal cancer, ulcerative colitis surgery, and blocked or ruptured large intestines.
Healthgrades •

What to Know About Antidiuretic Hormone Function and Testing

Antidiuretic hormone (ADH) works with your kidneys to maintain blood volume, blood pressure, and the amount of fluid in your body. The hypothalamus makes ADH and the pituitary gland secretes it into the bloodstream. ADH is essential, so problems with ADH production or secretion can have serious consequences. A lack of ADH function will cause diabetes insipidus, a condition in which your kidneys remove too much fluid from the body. Its symptoms include excess thirst, dehydration, and frequent uri
SemicHealth •

Blood group compatibility chart for marriage

A blood group compatibility chart for marriage comes in handy for couples as it helps understand how your spouse's blood type can affect you.

Blood group compatibility does not determine whether a couple will have a happy and healthy marriage. However, having a compatible blood group with your partner will help ensure you don't have issues with blood donation and pregnancy, which may affect your marriage.

Also, note that no "one" blood group is best for marriage. However, based on some blood t
SemicHealth •

Best foods to eat after fasting

Not many studies have been carried out to ascertain the best foods to eat after fasting. Discover in this article the best foods to eat after fasting to avoid uneasy symptoms.

Different kinds of fasting, such as intermittent fasting, have gained popularity over the recent years. While some kinds of fasting restrict all types of foods, others only limit certain types of food. After hours of fasting, you may be stuck with figuring out the best meal for your body's recovery and for your digestive
SemicHealth •

8 things that can happen to your body if you stop having sex

Abstinence can help you focus on yourself without intimate attachments. However, if you are curious to know more, read this article to find out what can happen if you stay off sex for long.

You might be wondering if there is a side effect of not having sex. Sex is an optional healthy activity; it should not be seen as a necessity for good health. Sex is not even the only way to build intimacy or feel closer to a partner! But, it is one of the ways.

It is similar to when you lack vitamin C. You
Healthgrades •

Knee Gout: Symptoms, Causes, and How to Treat It

Gout is a form of inflammatory arthritis. It occurs when uric acid crystals build up in joints, including the knee. Gout in the knee causes intense pain with swelling, stiffness, and redness. Gout is more common in males than in females, according to a 2020 research study that looked at the global epidemiology of gout. Another 2020 study indicated that gout is more common in developed countries, but its incidence is now increasing in developing countries as well.

Gout tends to occur in middle-a
SemicHealth •

How long can a person live with HIV?

With the right treatment and care, people with HIV can survive and live a normal lifespan. People with HIV can live for more than 10 years, depending on body system and treatment.

Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a sexually transmitted infection that compromises a person’s immune system, making the person’s body vulnerable to other diseases and infectious agents.

HIV usually progresses to acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) if left untreated. AIDS is the stage 3 progression of HIV.
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Here is how skipping meals does not cause stomach ulcers

The wide belief is that skipping meals causes stomach ulcers. However, not eating does not cause ulcer. Here is an exclusive article on the natural causes of stomach ulcer.

On many occasions, We are asked to avoid skipping meals to avoid developing stomach ulcers. Different theories of what causes stomach ulcers have been raised, including stress and skipping meals. But does skipping meals cause stomach ulcers?

While skipping meals for any reason can cause adverse health conditions such as lac
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