Key Takeaways “I was depressed,” Mila, whose name has been changed for privacy reasons, tells Verywell. “I felt unhappy with myself and who I was becoming, and I couldn’t do anything about it.” Mila lives in California and her family is from Afghanistan. “In our culture, we have belly dancers, and they’re naturally curvy and everybody loves them for that; they admire that,” Mila says. “But then also there’s a side of my culture that is like, ‘No surgery....

Key TakeawaysRelyvrio is the first new ALS drug to earn FDA approval in five years.Funding and enthusiasm for the drug came partially from the viral Ice Bucket Challenge in 2014.While there are insufficient data to prove the drug works, patients are eager for any treatment that can extend their lifespan with ALS, which is a fatal disease. Key Takeaways Relyvrio is the first new ALS drug to earn FDA approval in five years....

Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tearsare a common sports-related injury, and they often require surgical reconstruction. Without surgery, athletes with anACL tearmay have recurring problems withknee instability. Athletes with a torn ACL often feel like their knee is “giving way” or buckling, especially when playing sports that require cutting or pivoting maneuvers, such as soccer, basketball, or football. PhotoAlto / Sandro Di Carlo Darsa / Getty Images But does everyone who tears their ACL need surgery, and can your anterior cruciate ligament heal on its own once it has been torn?...

That person should have fulfilled all the requirements to be a pediatrician, and also three years of full-time, broad-based fellowship training in development-behavioral pediatrics.The American Board of Pediatricshas established a whole set of subject areas in which a certified developmental pediatrician should be knowledgeable and experienced. This article explains the role of a developmental-behavioral pediatrician indiagnosingandtreating autism. It offers some insights on how to locate these providers if you choose to do so....

Anyone having joint replacement surgery expects to have individuals in the operating room other than their surgeon. Nurses, anesthesiologists, andsurgical technologistsare all people we probably expect to encounter in the moments before we go under. But would you expect a representative from the company who made the implant device? Well, the truth is, they are often there. Representatives from device companies that may have afinancial interest in what is used during your surgerymay be in the room while you are having surgery....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Adderall?What Is Dexedrine?How to TakeSide EffectsSafety ConsiderationsWhich Is Right For You?Frequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Adderall? What Is Dexedrine? How to Take Side Effects Safety Considerations Which Is Right For You? Frequently Asked Questions Adderall (dextroamphetamine and amphetamine) and Dexedrine (dextroamphetamine) are two medications commonly prescribed as first-line treatments forattention deficit hyperactivity disorder(ADHD). They can help improve attention, focus, and impulse control....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsEffect on Acid RefluxSide EffectsHow to TakeAlternatives Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Effect on Acid Reflux Side Effects How to Take Alternatives Licorice contains a substance calledglycyrrhizin, which may cause side effects. Removing the glycyrrhizin (called deglycyrrhizinated licorice, DGL, or DG licorice) is thought to keep the benefits of licorice without the risk of adverse effects. Many people use DG licorice for the symptoms of acid reflux, but there is not much research to show that it is helpful....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDHEA BenefitsDHEA and Erectile DysfunctionResearchRisks Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents DHEA Benefits DHEA and Erectile Dysfunction Research Risks However, DHEA benefits for men are hotly contested as there is little scientific support for this. Some small studies suggest that DHEA may help stimulate testosterone production and offer a range of benefits, but just as many have reported the opposite. Johner Images/Hans Berggren/Brand X Pictures/Getty Images...

Dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate (DHEAS) is a form of the hormoneDHEAthat tends to be slightly elevated in people withpolycystic ovarian syndrome(PCOS).If your healthcare provider suspects or is monitoring your PCOS, they may order a blood test to measure your levels. The amount of DHEAS in your blood can help your provider evaluate PCOS and rule out other medical conditions that have similar symptoms. MindZiper / Wikimedia Commons/Creative Commons Changes In DHEAS Levels DHEAS levels change throughout stages of development:...

DHM has been used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, colds, parasite infections, liver diseases, and hangovers. Despite limited studies on its clinical benefits, DHM is being included in Western supplements. What The Research Says Jing Liang, MD, PhD, a research professor at the University of Southern California’s School of Pharmacy who has been studying DHM for over 15 years, said the compound is a good hangover remedy in Asia....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDiabetes and CataractsRisksTreatmentPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Diabetes and Cataracts Risks Treatment Prevention If you havediabetes, you may also find yourself contending withcataracts(a clouding of thelensof the eye). While anyone can develop cataracts, particularly as they age, high blood sugar from diabetes can damage the lens and cause cataracts to occur sooner. What’s more, if you have diabetes, you may also be prone to more complications if you undergo cataract removal....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow They Are LinkedRisk FactorsTreatmentPreventionFAQs Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How They Are Linked Risk Factors Treatment Prevention FAQs Diabetesandchronic kidney disease (CKD)are common conditions affecting 11%and 14%of adults in the United States, respectively. Although each can occur on its own, they can also occur together ascomorbid(coexisting) conditions. On the one hand, diabetes can give rise to CKD due to the long-term damage it can inflict on blood vessels throughout the body, including those of thekidneys....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsConnectionRisksTreatmentPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Connection Risks Treatment Prevention The American Diabetes Association’s guidelines for medical care now recognize a link betweencolon cancerandtype 2 diabetes. Knowing how the two conditions are related can help those with diabetes or colon cancer and their healthcare providers better understand what can be done to reduce the risk of the other condition and/or manage both conditions....