Key TakeawaysResearchers found that a drug called linzagolix effectively treated heavy bleeding due to uterine fibroids.Linzagolix targets the fibroids themselves and can be tailored to avoid putting patients into menopause, like other drugs in its class.The drug is currently authorized for use in the European Union. Key Takeaways Researchers found that a drug called linzagolix effectively treated heavy bleeding due to uterine fibroids.Linzagolix targets the fibroids themselves and can be tailored to avoid putting patients into menopause, like other drugs in its class....

When cancer cells grow in the lining of thecervix, it’s calledcervical cancer. The most common cause of cervical cancer is thehuman papillomavirus(HPV). Screening tests, such as Pap smears and HPV testing, can help identify abnormal cells on the cervix and diagnose HPV. Cervical cancer screening also reduces the risk of getting cervical cancer, in addition to leading to higher cure rates for invasive cervical cancer. Unfortunately, due to a lack of health insurance or financial challenges, many women avoid having regular ​Pap smears....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesSymptomsRisk FactorsDiagnosisTreatmentComplicationsPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Symptoms Risk Factors Diagnosis Treatment Complications Prevention The most common cause of cloggedarteriesisatherosclerosis, which isplaque buildupin the arteries. Lifestyle factors, such as diet and smoking, can lead to atherosclerosis. Genetic factors, such as a predisposition tohigh cholesterollevels, also raise the risk for plaque to cause clogged arteries. Blockages in the arteries of the heart are among the most serious because they can causeheart attacks....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesFoods Commonly ContaminatedComplicationsTestingSelf-CarePreventionWhen to See a ProviderWhen to Go to the EROther C. Perfringens Conditions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Foods Commonly Contaminated Complications Testing Self-Care Prevention When to See a Provider When to Go to the ER Other C. Perfringens Conditions Clostridium perfringens(C. perfringens) is a type of bacteria linked tofood poisoning. It is the most common cause of food poisoning in the United States....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsBenefits of Cloves?ApplicationSide EffectsAlternatives for Hair Health Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Benefits of Cloves? Application Side Effects Alternatives for Hair Health Cloves are aromatic dried flower buds of the clove tree (Syzygium aromaticum) native to Indonesia.A familiar ingredient in many kitchens, cloves are gaining popularity as an alternative remedy for hair growth. Though research is ongoing, some studies suggest that cloves contain properties that contribute to a healthy scalp and stimulate hair growth....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentFAQ Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment FAQ Clubbed fingers describefingernails or toenailsthat are curved downward, like a spoon. The nails may feel soft when pressed and no longer sit even with the cuticle. This often occurs along with swelling or bulging of the tips of the fingers or toes. Clubbed fingers can be a symptom of conditions such as lung cancer, heart defects, or digestive conditions including cystic fibrosis or celiac disease....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhen It BeginsGrowth SpurtsWhen It StopsCluster Feeding and FormulaBreastfeeding ChallengesFussy After FeedingSelf-CareSupport Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents When It Begins Growth Spurts When It Stops Cluster Feeding and Formula Breastfeeding Challenges Fussy After Feeding Self-Care Support Learn when cluster feeding begins, how often it occurs, why babies go through these phases, and how to take care of yourself during these demanding times....

Key TakeawaysThe FDA approved Aduhelm in June 2021 for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease.In January 2022, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released a proposal which would limit coverage of the drug to people enrolled in Aduhelm clinical trials.The proposal was finalized on April 7, and will apply to other drugs in the same class as Aduhelm. Key Takeaways The FDA approved Aduhelm in June 2021 for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease....

Key TakeawaysCNN fired three employees for showing up to work unvaccinated, a violation of CNN’s COVID-19 company policies.According to legal experts, employers may fire employees for violating COVID-19 protocols because there are no federal laws prohibiting company vaccine mandates.People who get fired over a vaccination mandate are unlikely to be eligible for unemployment benefits. Key Takeaways CNN fired three employees for showing up to work unvaccinated, a violation of CNN’s COVID-19 company policies....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsBowel Issues in ASWhat Comes First?Treatment ConsiderationsManaging InflammationFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Bowel Issues in AS What Comes First? Treatment Considerations Managing Inflammation Frequently Asked Questions People withankylosing spondylitismay also experience problems with their digestion. As many as 30% of people with ankylosing spondylitis have symptoms that fit the criteria forirritable bowel syndrome (IBS).Between 6% and 14% of people with ankylosing spondylitis also live with a type ofinflammatory bowel disease (IBD)....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsUsesResultsSide EffectsFinding TreatmentHow It FeelsHealing Period Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Uses Results Side Effects Finding Treatment How It Feels Healing Period Carbon dioxide (CO2)laser resurfacingtreatment is a cosmetic and medical treatment for the skin. Healthcare providers use it to treat cosmetic concerns like wrinkles, uneven skin tone, and loose skin. Medical uses include ablation ofseborrheic keratosis(skin barnacles),in situ squamous cell carcinoma (Bowen’s disease),rhinophyma(a severe form of rosacea), andmelasma....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCauses of Coarse HairHow to Treat Coarse HairAre There Tests to Diagnose the Cause of Coarse Hair? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes of Coarse Hair How to Treat Coarse Hair Are There Tests to Diagnose the Cause of Coarse Hair? This article will discuss what can cause coarse hair and how coarse hair can be treated if necessary. Westend61 / Getty Images....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is It?SymptomsCausesCOVID-19ContagiousnessWhen to Seek CareTreatmentHome RemediesPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is It? Symptoms Causes COVID-19 Contagiousness When to Seek Care Treatment Home Remedies Prevention Cobblestone throat describes the bumpy, cobblestone-like texture of inflamed tissue in the back of the throat. The bumps are sometimes mistaken for throat cancer, however, cobblestone throat is not dangerous and is usually a harmless result of a minor problem such as a viral infection, postnasal drip, or breathing in dry air....