Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsNickel AllergyAutoimmunityThe RelationshipLifestyle ModificationsTreatmentsFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Nickel Allergy Autoimmunity The Relationship Lifestyle Modifications Treatments Frequently Asked Questions Anickel allergycould make you more susceptible toautoimmune disease, according to research.Nickel allergy is sometimes called nickel allergiccontact dermatitis(NACD). Nickel is the most common cause of metal allergies. And it’s being increasingly tied to several types of autoimmune disease. Researchers are looking into common underlying mechanisms to understand how the two may be related....

Autism spectrum disorder(ASD) is a form ofneurodivergencepeople are born with; you cannot develop the related differences later in life. However, many autistic people go undiagnosed throughout childhood and only learn they have autism in adulthood. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th edition (DSM-5) states that traits must be present during early development for a diagnosis of autism. There is no official diagnosis of late-onset autism. This article discusses how a diagnosis of autism in adulthood does not mean a person has developed autism at an older age or has late-onset autism....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow It HappensSymptomsRisk FactorsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How It Happens Symptoms Risk Factors Causes Diagnosis Treatment Frequently Asked Questions Pinched nervesin theneckare a common cause ofheadaches,muscle spasms, and other symptoms. They can be debilitating, but most of the time, symptoms clear up without medical treatment. This article goes over how nerves in your neck become pinched, the possible symptoms, causes and risk factors, the diagnostic process, and treatment options for pinched nerves....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypes of Fibromyalgia RashCausesSelf-CareManaging Flares Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types of Fibromyalgia Rash Causes Self-Care Managing Flares Fibromyalgiais a complex medical condition that adversely affects those who have the condition in several ways. Certain skin conditions that cause skin rashes are common in people with fibromyalgia but are not specific symptoms of the condition. These rashes can vary in appearance and may be itchy....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsAppearanceRashTreatmentSeeking Medical Care Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Appearance Rash Treatment Seeking Medical Care In rare cases, when a rash does develop, it will appear as red or purple splotches on the skin, depending on your skin color. The rash appears red in lighter skin tones and purple in darker skin tones. Other types of viral infections can also present with rashes....

Riding a roller coaster can be an exhilarating, carefree experience. But it can pose health risks, including a slim risk of stroke that is worth noting. Jono Searle / Stringer / Getty Images This is particularly true for those withhigh blood pressureorheart conditions, which is why there are signs at the entrances of roller coasters and other adventures rides warning that these people should not go on them. For the most part, healthy individuals can expect to be safe on a well-designed roller coaster....

Key TakeawaysScientists now recognize four obesity phenotypes. Phenotypes describe how the body reacts to food on a hormonal level.A new test can determine whether you are positive or negative for one of those phenotypes, referred to as “hungry gut.”Testing costs are out-of-pocket at the moment but may allow clinicians to prescribe less expensive medications that work for specific phenotypes. Key Takeaways Scientists now recognize four obesity phenotypes. Phenotypes describe how the body reacts to food on a hormonal level....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHair GrowthOther BenefitsMassaging OptionsDisadvantagesOther Tips Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Hair Growth Other Benefits Massaging Options Disadvantages Other Tips Ascalp massageis known for its ability to provide relaxation. Some research also supports its use to improvehair growth. A scalp massage can be done at home using your hands or a scalp massage tool. This article will cover the benefits of a scalp massage, other hair growth tips, and who should avoid scalp massaging....

Key TakeawaysAccording to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one in 10 people missed their second COVID-19 vaccine dose.If a COVID-19 vaccine dose delay is unavoidable, the second dose may be taken up to 42 days after the first.If a person is infected with COVID-19 prior to the second dose, physicians recommend waiting until symptoms have cleared and the infection is over. Key Takeaways According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one in 10 people missed their second COVID-19 vaccine dose....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Service Dogs DoBenefitsResearchCostTrainingPicking a DogBuyingFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Service Dogs Do Benefits Research Cost Training Picking a Dog Buying Frequently Asked Questions Service dogs for anxiety are like other service dogs because they are trained to do certain tasks depending on a person’s needs. That said, service dogs don’t just help people with physical disabilities like hearing orvisual impairments....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSinus DizzinessAllergy DizzinessOther ReasonsTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Sinus Dizziness Allergy Dizziness Other Reasons Treatment Sinus conditions can increase sinus pressure, which affects theEustachian tube(auditory tube). This can disrupt balance and equilibrium, causing dizziness, orvertigo. This article discusses dizziness related to your sinuses, what causes it, and how it can be treated. Verywell / Ellen Lindner Can a Sinus Infection Cause Dizziness?...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhen Infections Go AwayHealing TimelineWhat Speeds Recovery?Why One Might Not ClearWorsening SignsWhen Antibiotics Are Needed Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents When Infections Go Away Healing Timeline What Speeds Recovery? Why One Might Not Clear Worsening Signs When Antibiotics Are Needed This article will cover steps to take when a sinus infection doesn’t get better and what to do if it gets worse....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsToothaches and MigrainesReferred PainUnderlying ConditionsWhen to See a ProviderPain Management Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Toothaches and Migraines Referred Pain Underlying Conditions When to See a Provider Pain Management Atoothachecan sometimes cause a headache, but not always for the same reasons. It can happen due to an irritated nerve, called thetrigeminalnerve, that provides sensations in your face. Sometimes you can have both a toothache and headache on one side due to an underlying medical condition, such as a sinus infection ortemporomandibularjoint dysfunction(TMJ or TMD)....