Dill: Edible Parts and Medicinal Benefits

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDill Spice: What’s Edible?Nutrition Facts and CompoundsBenefits of Spicing Food With DillCultural Significance and UsesShould Anyone Avoid Dill? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Dill Spice: What’s Edible? Nutrition Facts and Compounds Benefits of Spicing Food With Dill Cultural Significance and Uses Should Anyone Avoid Dill? Dill (anethum graveolens) isan herb in the same family as parsley. It is native to Mediterranean countries and southeastern Europe, although it’s cultivated and consumed worldwide, including in North America....

January 17, 2025 · 7 min · 1407 words · Priscilla Morton

Dimple Surgery: Everything You Need to Know

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Dimple Surgery?PurposeHow to PrepareDay of SurgeryRecovery Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Dimple Surgery? Purpose How to Prepare Day of Surgery Recovery Dimple surgery (also known as dimple creation surgery or dimpleplasty) is an elective plastic surgery procedure that’s done to create dimples on the face. Dimples are the small depressions in the cheeks that appear when some people smile....

January 17, 2025 · 9 min · 1854 words · Regina Green

Dining Out Choices for People With Heartburn

What Is GERD? Busakorn Pongparnit / Getty Images General Dining Guidelines Foods to Avoid These foods are often identified assetting off heartburn: Better Choices These foods are less likely to set off heartburn. Type of Cuisine Dining out at your favorite Chinese, Mexican, or Italian restaurant can mean you have less control over your meal options and it may be harder toprevent heartburn. If you aren’t sure what is in a dish or how the dish is prepared, don’t be afraid to ask and request alterations or substitutions....

January 17, 2025 · 8 min · 1661 words · Ronald Hall

DIP Psoriatic Arthritis (DIP PsA) Symptoms and Treatment

Distal interphalangealpredominant (DIP)psoriatic arthritis(PsA) primarily affects the small joints in the fingers and toes closest to the nails. DIP PsA can ultimately become a condition that is serious enough to cause marked disability. In this article, learn the symptoms of DIP PsA and various treatment options, including medication, surgery, and home remedies. What Are the Symptoms of DIP PsA? Symptoms of DIP PsA include: Psoriatic arthritisis known for starting at the distal interphalangeal (DIP) joints, which are the joints closest to the fingernails and toenails....

January 17, 2025 · 9 min · 1769 words · Patrick Bruce

Diphenhydramine Side Effects in Older or Elderly People

Diphenhydramineis a common ingredient in sleeping aids; it is also used to treat allergies. While effective, the risk of serious diphenhydramine side effects—including confusion, dizziness, urinary retention, and liver or kidney issues—is increased in people age 65 and older. This article explores how diphenhydramine works, potential side effects, and why it’s generally recommended that older adults avoid using diphenhydramine except to manage allergic reactions. TinPixels / Getty Images What Is Diphenhydramine?...

January 17, 2025 · 5 min · 1018 words · Brenda Cruz

Diphtheria Symptoms and How It Spread

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsComplicationsCausesDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Complications Causes Diagnosis Treatment Diphtheriais a bacterial infection that commonly affects the nose and throat. A characteristic sign of a diphtheria infection is a thick, hard, grayish coating inside your throat. While diphtheria is rare in the developed world due to vaccination, it can cause serious complications, including death, if left untreated. The widespread use of diphtheria vaccines has reduced the incidence of the disease worldwide....

January 17, 2025 · 9 min · 1734 words · Rachel Guzman

Diplopia (Double Vision) and Treatment Effectiveness

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsDoes Treatment Correct Diplopia?CausesDiagnosisTreatmentComplications Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Does Treatment Correct Diplopia? Causes Diagnosis Treatment Complications Indiplopia(double vision), you see more than one image at the same time. This may occur in just one or both eyes. It may come on suddenly and be temporary, or it can be something you’ve experienced for a while. It all depends on the underlying cause....

January 17, 2025 · 6 min · 1240 words · Alexandra House

Direct vs. Indirect Inguinal Hernia: What Are the Differences?

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPreventionFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prevention Frequently Asked Questions Aninguinal hernia, which occurs when organs push through weak areas of the abdominal muscles, can be direct or indirect. The difference between indirect and direct inguinal hernias is in the anatomical location. Direct hernias protrude through the posterior (back) wall of the inguinal canal (passages that run down the lower abdomen on either side of the groin)....

January 17, 2025 · 9 min · 1914 words · Brian Williams

Directory of Summer Camps for Autistic Children

Summer camps for autistic children offer a safe and supportive environment for kids to interact with peers, make new friends, improve social skills, and feel a genuine sense of belonging. In the United States, there are literally hundreds of summer camps forautistic kidsranging in price, duration, services, and the specific groups they cater to. Autistic kids tend to thrive with structure and often struggle during extended holiday breaks.Enrolling them in camp may not only help them socially and emotionally but also allow them time to improveself-regulationandfine and gross motor skills....

January 17, 2025 · 8 min · 1587 words · Laura Sparks

Disability Requirements for Medicare

Not everyone who is eligible for Medicare is65 years and older. While senior citizens tend to have increased medical needs, the federal government recognizes that there are a significant number of younger individuals who also have serious health problems. People with disabilities factor into this equation. Maskot / Maskot / Getty Images The question is: What counts as a disability for the purposes of Medicare eligibility? Defining Disability When someone breaks his leg, he may be put in a cast and given medical advice not to bear weight on the leg....

January 17, 2025 · 6 min · 1108 words · Brandon Brock

Disabled TikTok Creators Find Community on the App

Key TakeawaysTikTok has become a popular social media site for disabled creators, where they can share their experiences and create a community online.Sometimes feeling excluded from mainstream media and conversation, TikTok allows disabled people to celebrate their identities and educate others in an authentic way.Barriers like inaccessibility, bullying, and content suppression can make community-building on TikTok challenging. Key Takeaways TikTok has become a popular social media site for disabled creators, where they can share their experiences and create a community online....

January 17, 2025 · 7 min · 1347 words · Bradley White

Disaster Planning: Don't Forget Your Prescription Medications

Key TakeawaysDisasters, like the weather-related freeze and power outages in Texas, can leave people without access to their prescription medications.Making a plan for what you’ll do during a crisis can help minimize any issues related to getting prescriptions. The key is to know which medications you take, the doses you need, and why you take each drug.Pharmacies can refill most prescriptions on an emergency basis during a disaster or crisis....

January 17, 2025 · 8 min · 1658 words · Thomas Chen

Disc Desiccation: Treatment and Support for Aging Bodies

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow to Know If You Have OneStressorsSymptomsTreatmentsDealing With PainExercises and StretchesManagement Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How to Know If You Have One Stressors Symptoms Treatments Dealing With Pain Exercises and Stretches Management Disc desiccation (also known as spinal disc dehydration) can be part of aging or degenerative disc disease.Neck paincan signal cervical disc degeneration, whereaslow-back painsignals a lower lumbar disc degeneration....

January 17, 2025 · 8 min · 1561 words · Brian Curtis