Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypesSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Frequently Asked Questions Autoimmune diseases—conditions where the body’s immune system attacks its own healthy tissues—commonly affect the skin and other areas of the body, such as joints, muscles, and organs. There are many types of autoimmune skin conditions, and each has a unique set of symptoms, causes, and risk factors that determine how they are diagnosed and treated....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsEffectsTreatmentDiagnosisSpecialists to SeeLiving With SPS Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Effects Treatment Diagnosis Specialists to See Living With SPS Stiff person syndrome (SPS) is a rare disorder that causes disabling muscle stiffness and spasms. It is an autoimmune neurological disorder that occurs when the body’s immune system attacks certain enzymes involved in muscle relaxation. This condition affects approximately 1 out of 1 million people worldwide, with symptoms beginning between ages 20 and 50....

Some common thyroid diseases, includingHashimoto’s thyroiditis, the most common cause ofhypothyroidism, andGraves' disease, a common cause of hyperthyroidism, areautoimmune diseases. Autoimmune conditions occur when the body’s immune system attacks healthy tissue, causing dysfunction and damage—in these cases, the immune system attacks thethyroid gland. ​Ellen Lindner / Verywell Management of an autoimmune thyroid condition takes the immune system into account. Where the Immune System Goes Wrong In the case of an autoimmune disease, the immune system mistakenly attacks otherwise healthy tissues....

Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Effectiveness Product Comparisons Timing Removal Availability Alternatives Abirth controlsponge is a nonhormonal contraception containingspermicide. The sponge-like product is inserted into the vagina to cover thecervix. It’s more effective at protecting against pregnancy in some people than others. Birth control sponges are typically available at most drugstores without a prescription, but the only brand sold in the United States (Today Sponge) has been out of stock for some time....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsMen in America vs. WorldwideDetermining FactorsWhen Do Men Stop Growing?Common Misconceptions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Men in America vs. Worldwide Determining Factors When Do Men Stop Growing? Common Misconceptions The average height for men in America is five feet nine inches.That’s a bit more than the average male height worldwide, which is 5 feet 7.5 inches.Genetics play the biggest role in height differences, which explains why some races are shorter or taller....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsAverage SizeInfluencesWhat’s Attractive?Augmentation Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Average Size Influences What’s Attractive? Augmentation Iuri Gagarin / Getty Images What Is the Average Penis Size? For a 2021 study published in the journalAndrologia, researchers asked 4,685 young Italian men to measure and self-report their penis sizes. According to this study, the average penis size is roughly: In contrast, a review of 10 studies involving self-reported measurements, and 11 studies involving objective measurements, found the average erect penis length to be 5....

Key TakeawaysCoronary heart disease (CHD) is the leading cause of death in the U.S.Certain dietary and lifestyle changes can help reduce your risk of developing CHDWhile a new study suggests swapping out red meat for plant-based choices to reduce the risk of CHD, other data does not offer the same conclusion. It is best to lean on your personal healthcare provider for the best recommendation. Key Takeaways Coronary heart disease (CHD) is the leading cause of death in the U....

Key TakeawaysThe recent extreme cold weather and power outages in Texas combined to leave people freezing in their homes. Some people turned to dangerous heating alternatives that led to fires or carbon monoxide poisoning.Any device for heating, or a source like fire, needs to be used correctly and must be properly maintained.Preparing for the worst-case scenario can help keep your home and family warm and safe during a natural disaster or other crisis....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPrurigo Pigmentosa and DietFoods To AvoidFoods To EatOther Treatment OptionsFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Prurigo Pigmentosa and Diet Foods To Avoid Foods To Eat Other Treatment Options Frequently Asked Questions Prurigo pigmentosa(PP), also calledNagashimadisease, is a rare chronic inflammatory skin condition that causes an itchy rash withvesicles(blisters).The blisters eventually develop into brown spots that appear in a net-like pattern....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsBreast Cancer and DietFoods to AvoidFoods to EatFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Breast Cancer and Diet Foods to Avoid Foods to Eat Frequently Asked Questions Some research suggests diet may play a role inHER2-positive breast cancer. Although diet is only part of the consideration of risk for breast cancer, some types of food may increase the risk of breast cancer, while others may provide some protection....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDiagnostic CriteriaSymptoms and TraitsCausesMedicationTherapySupport and Resources Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Diagnostic Criteria Symptoms and Traits Causes Medication Therapy Support and Resources Avoidant personality disorder (AVPD) is a personality disorder listed in theDiagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition(DSM-5).Symptoms or traits include feelings of inadequacy, fear of criticism or rejection, social anxiety, and avoiding or severely restricting social interactions and new life experiences....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsEat for EnergyChoose Easy-Chew FoodsEat Small, More OftenClear Your AirwaysGo SlowEat UprightUse Pursed-Lip BreathingDrink Last Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Eat for Energy Choose Easy-Chew Foods Eat Small, More Often Clear Your Airways Go Slow Eat Upright Use Pursed-Lip Breathing Drink Last If you havechronic obstructive pulmonary disease(COPD), you likely experiencedyspnea, or shortness of breath. This can make many activities uncomfortable, even causing shortness of breath while eating....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhere It OrginatedSymptomsHow It Affects HumansTreatment and Self-ManagementWhat to AvoidTravel Tips Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Where It Orginated Symptoms How It Affects Humans Treatment and Self-Management What to Avoid Travel Tips This article explains yellow fever mosquitoes, yellow fever history in the United States, symptoms, vaccine, and treatment. smuay / Getty Images Where Did Yellow Fever Originate? Yellow fever mosquitoes include theAedesorHaemagogusspecies....