Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is an Orgasm?Anorgasmia TypesCausesDiagnosisTreatmentCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is an Orgasm? Anorgasmia Types Causes Diagnosis Treatment Coping Anorgasmia, also known asCoughlan’ssyndrome, occurs when a person is unable to achieve anorgasmdespite adequate sexual stimulation. It affects both males and females but is far more common in females. There are many possible causes of anorgasmia, some of which overlap. In females, anorgasmia commonly occurs after menopause when estrogen levels drop....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDefinitionCausesSymptomsDiagnosisTreatmentHow to Help Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Definition Causes Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment How to Help When someone isn’t aware they’re experiencing symptoms, they don’t recognize the need for treatment, leading to worse health outcomes and overall prognosis. This article will discuss anosognosia, including its causes, symptoms, and treatment in this overview. shapecharge / Getty Images Anosognosia Definition The word “anosognosia” has Greek roots and roughly means “to not know a disease....

A July 2024 study published inJAMA Ophthalmologyfound that semaglutide, the active ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy,was linked to a higher risk of a rare eye condition known as “eye stroke,“or non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION). This condition can lead to sudden vision loss.Building on these findings, a new preprint study from Denmark and Norway has reaffirmed the association. Researchers found that people taking semgalutide were more than twice as likely to develop NAION compared to those using SGLT2 inhibitors, anothertype 2 diabetes medication....

The anterior cerebral artery supplies blood to parts of the frontal and parietal lobes of the brain. Also known as the ACA, it is one of a pair of arteries essential to delivering oxygen to the brain. The anterior cerebral artery arises where theinternal carotid arteryends. It curves upward and towards the middle of the brain, making up a portion of a ring of arteries located at the base of the brain called thecircle of Willis....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat It IsPurposeHow to PrepareWhat to ExpectRecovery Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What It Is Purpose How to Prepare What to Expect Recovery It can take several weeks or months to recover after surgery, and most people experience significant relief of symptoms after healing. However, you might have persistent neck pain or a permanent decrease in your neck mobility, and there is a risk of complications, including nerve damage....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsFunctionProblems That Can OccurTreatments Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Function Problems That Can Occur Treatments The tibialis anterior muscle is the muscle located in the front part of the shin bone of yourlower leg. The muscle courses from an area just below your knee, down the front of your shin, and finally attaches to the top of your foot.Function of the Tibialis Anterior MuscleYour anterior tibialis muscle serves to help flex your ankle and foot off the ground, as occurs when tapping your foot....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPurposeEligibilityHistoryControversySide EffectsAnthrax FatalityCompensation Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Purpose Eligibility History Controversy Side Effects Anthrax Fatality Compensation The anthrax vaccine is given to select U.S. military personnel to protect them from possible exposure to anthrax, particularly in regions where it might be deployed as a biological weapon. It’s also offered to people who handle livestock, since the anthrax bacteria,Bacillus anthracis, can be found in infected animals and animal products....

Anthropometric measurements are those that characterize human body dimensions (size and shape). These measurements are primarily of bone, muscle, and adipose tissue (fat). The word combines the Greek root wordsanthropos(human) andmetron(measure). Prostock-Studio / Getty Images Typical Anthropometric Measurements Scientific Research Anthropometric measurements are valuable in scientific research because, if recorded using standardized methods, they are objective and not prone to the perceptions or opinions of the scientists involved. In longitudinal studies, certain basic measurements like waist circumference can revealrisk factorsforage-related illnesseslikeheart diseaseor cancer....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsBenefitsDiet TypesInflammationFoods to EatFoods to AvoidTips Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Benefits Diet Types Inflammation Foods to Eat Foods to Avoid Tips An anti-inflammatory diet forarthritisconsists of fresh fruits and vegetables, legumes, and whole grains. It also includes fish such as wild salmon, sardines, and mackerel, which contain omega-3 fatty acids. When you eat these foods, your body will make less inflammation-producing chemicals....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTopical SteroidsNon-Steroidal TopicalsOral AntihistaminesHome RemediesPrescriptions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Topical Steroids Non-Steroidal Topicals Oral Antihistamines Home Remedies Prescriptions Whether your child is itchy frombug bites,hives, orpoison ivy, some over-the-counter creams and home remedies can bring relief. While these remedies may help, see your pediatrician if unsure what’s causing the itch. Your healthcare provider can make sure your child gets the proper treatment....

Key TakeawaysResearchers are recruiting Parkinson’s patients who struggle with hallucinations for a new clinical trial.The trial will test whether the anti-nausea medication ondansetron can help stop hallucinations for patients.The drug is most commonly used for cancer patients. Key Takeaways Researchers are recruiting Parkinson’s patients who struggle with hallucinations for a new clinical trial.The trial will test whether the anti-nausea medication ondansetron can help stop hallucinations for patients.The drug is most commonly used for cancer patients....

Key Takeaways “A medication would be an important tool for some patients with sleep apnea, but likely best in combination therapy,”Karin Johnson, MD, medical director of the Baystate Health Regional Sleep Program in Springfield, Massachusetts, told Verywell. If the FDA does give the nod to Zepbound for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea, it will be the first drug to be approved for the condition. The use of acontinuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) deviceis the most common and usually the most effective treatment....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsIs It Worth It?BenefitsDisadvantagesCost and Insurance Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Is It Worth It? Benefits Disadvantages Cost and Insurance Anti-reflective coating on eyeglasses costs more, but it may be beneficial in specific situations, such as night driving and preventingeye strainfrom computer use. On the other hand, thelensesare easily scratched and may require replacement. This article discusses how anti-reflective coating works, the pros and cons of anti-glare glasses, and how much it costs....