Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsComplicationsDiagnosisTreatmentNext in Diabetes GuideWhat Are the Symptoms of Uncontrolled Diabetes? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Complications Diagnosis Treatment Next in Diabetes Guide The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states that 8.7 million people (22.8% of adults in the United States with diabetes), are walking around undiagnosed.Receiving a diabetes diagnosis can be scary, but early detection and treatment can help prevent complications, and when treated properly, people with diabetes can live long and healthy lives....

Rosacea can sometimes be mistaken for acne. The symptoms can be similar: pimples across your cheeks, nose, and chin. You might assume your adult breakouts are just run-of-the-mill acne, but could it actually be rosacea instead? Boyloso / Getty Images Is Rosacea a Type of Acne? Rosacea is not a form ofacne vulgaris, although it sometimes can be hard to distinguish from common acne. To confuse the matter, rosacea is sometimes called “acne rosacea,” or even “adult acne....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPossible Red FlagsCommunicationPlaySensory DifferencesOther Medical ConditionsLess Common SignsSeeking an Evaluation Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Possible Red Flags Communication Play Sensory Differences Other Medical Conditions Less Common Signs Seeking an Evaluation While no single autism trait defines autism spectrum disorder (ASD), if your child has several of the followingautism traits—and they can’t be linked to any other disorder—it might be a good idea to consider anautism screening or evaluation....

While some studies have suggested that mobile phone use causes migraines and not other headaches, there is strong evidence to the contrary.Using a phone may cause a headache for a variety of reasons, from eye strain to poor posture and more. Mobile phone use can cause increased headaches in adults, teenagers, and young children, which means that limiting your time looking at your mobile phone can be beneficial at any age....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsAssociated PainCan It Be Unblocked?When to Call a ProviderTreatmentTips to Avoid ItRecurrent Blockages Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Associated Pain Can It Be Unblocked? When to Call a Provider Treatment Tips to Avoid It Recurrent Blockages Your salivary glands produce saliva and empty it into your mouth through slots called ducts. When these ducts become blocked, they can’t produce enough saliva to moisten your food for proper eating....

Key TakeawaysA 10-year study shows 3 or more social determinants of health put people at risk for death from stroke or heart attack.Minority race, lower income, and lack of health insurance are examples of social determinants of health analyzed in the study.Researchers say accounting for these determinants is critical in physician-patient care—it’s not just the problem of a social worker. Key Takeaways A 10-year study shows 3 or more social determinants of health put people at risk for death from stroke or heart attack....

Key TakeawaysMore than 50 countries have pledged to improve or develop climate-resilient, sustainable low-carbon healthcare systems.Five percent of all greenhouse gas emissions come from the global healthcare industry, but in the United States, it is 8.5%.Healthcare companies like Kaiser Permanente and others have already started reducing their carbon footprint. Key Takeaways More than 50 countries have pledged to improve or develop climate-resilient, sustainable low-carbon healthcare systems.Five percent of all greenhouse gas emissions come from the global healthcare industry, but in the United States, it is 8....

Acoup countrecoupbrain injuryis an injury that occurs both at the site of trauma and the opposite side of the brain. A “coup” injury is the initial site of impact.For example, if you were in a car accident and struck your head on the steering wheel, you might have a “coup” brain injury near the location of the forehead.Katarzyna Bialasiewicz / Getty ImagesA contrecoup injury happens at the opposite side of the site of injury, so if you struck your forehead, the brain injury would be at the back of the brain....

Key TakeawaysThe WHO and several other organizations have banded together to promote vaccine equity.The resulting initiative, COVAX, aims to provide low- to middle-income countries with vaccine doses, in many cases free of charge. Almost 200 countries have already pledged to support COVAX’s mission.Healthcare workers and high-risk individuals will be prioritized. The first shipments of doses were issued in late February. Key Takeaways The WHO and several other organizations have banded together to promote vaccine equity....

Key TakeawaysCOVAX reported roughly a quarter reduction in their vaccine supply forecast for the remainder of 2021.The World Health Organization is asking countries to delay administering boosters until the end of the year.Experts say this delay would help ramp up vaccine production and make more vaccines available for lower-and middle-income countries. Key Takeaways COVAX reported roughly a quarter reduction in their vaccine supply forecast for the remainder of 2021.The World Health Organization is asking countries to delay administering boosters until the end of the year....

Key TakeawaysAs COVID-19 restrictions ease, the term “revenge travel” has come up to describe the way people feel about finally planning trips again after missing out on so many during the pandemic.If you’re feeling more comfortable about traveling now than you did a year or two ago, know that taking a trip is not completely without COVID risk.Experts say that getting vaccinated and packing certain essentials can help lower your risk of getting COVID while you travel....

Key TakeawaysPeople with long COVID have similar rates of psychiatric diagnoses and neuropsychiatric symptoms as people who recovered from a heart attack.While most people recovering from COVID-19 infection had poor cognitive performance after hospital discharge, their symptoms improved after 6 months.While neurological symptoms between the two groups were similar, there were more complaints about loss of smell in people who recovered from COVID-19. Key Takeaways People with long COVID have similar rates of psychiatric diagnoses and neuropsychiatric symptoms as people who recovered from a heart attack....

Key Takeaways As the virus that causes COVID-19 continues to change, the effectiveness of treatments is changing, too. TheOmicron variantdoes not respond to some of the treatments that were used on earlier variants of COVID-19, like monoclonal antibodies. The goods news is that there are two oral antiviral drugs that appear to work well. And it’s getting easier to access them. Antivirals Are Effective Against Omicron There aretwo antiviral pillsused to treat people with confirmed mild-to-moderate COVID-19 who are at risk of severe illness:...