Eggs and Gout: Benefits, Meal Ideas, and Shopping Tips

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsBenefits of EggsFoods to Pair With EggsNutritional ValuesFinding the Best EggsFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Benefits of Eggs Foods to Pair With Eggs Nutritional Values Finding the Best Eggs Frequently Asked Questions Eggs are a good protein source for individuals withgoutbecause they’re naturally low in purines, which are chemical compounds found in foods and in your body.People with gout are often advised to avoid high-protein foods that are also high in purines, such as organ meat, red meat, and some types of seafood....

January 17, 2025 · 11 min · 2333 words · Shari French

Eggs Recalled in a Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Illnesses in 9 States

Key TakeawaysAt least 65 people have gotten sick in aSalmonellaoutbreak linked to chicken eggs.All chicken eggs labeled with “Milo’s Poultry Farm” and “Tony’s Fresh Market” are being recalled due to contamination withSalmonella.The outbreak strain was found in the packing facility and the hen egg-laying house at Milo’s Poultry Farm in Wisconsin.Wisconsin-based Milo’s Poultry Farmsrecalledall of its eggs because of a potentialSalmonellacontamination.At least 65 people from nine states have gotten sick from the same strain ofSalmonella,and 24 have been hospitalized....

January 17, 2025 · 6 min · 1114 words · Mark Oliver

Eight Health Benefits of Pranayama, Backed by Science

Table of ContentsView AllTable of Contents8 BenefitsHow It WorksTypesHow to Get Started Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents 8 Benefits How It Works Types How to Get Started In Sanskrit,pranayamameans breath work or the manipulation of the breath. This manipulation can be as simple as linking the breath with the poses, moving with the inhale and the exhale, or creating breathing patterns to increase mindfulness or relaxation....

January 17, 2025 · 8 min · 1688 words · Brittany Shaw

Ejaculation After Vasectomy

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsVasectomy RecoverySex After VasectomyConfirming Sterility Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Vasectomy Recovery Sex After Vasectomy Confirming Sterility You can safely ejaculate one to two weeks after avasectomy, but will still need to usebirth controlfor the first few months to avoid pregnancy. This is because sperm can still linger in ejaculate for about three months after the procedure. Until you have undergone at least onesemen analysisto confirm sterility, you will need to usecondomsand/or your partner will need to usecontraceptivesor other methods of birth control....

January 17, 2025 · 5 min · 864 words · Emily Lane

Ejaculation and Male Fertility

Ejaculation is the climactic point of male sexual arousal. During ejaculation, semen is ejected from the penis. How ejaculation occurs, what makes upsemen, and how semen is produced are common questions.This article looks at ejaculate, its composition and production, and its role in male fertility.Aleksandr Zubkov / Getty ImagesHow Semen is Produced and What it’s Made OfEjaculation occurs when semen is released from the penis. It typically takes place duringorgasm.Before it occurs, a small amount of pre-ejaculate is usually released....

January 17, 2025 · 9 min · 1862 words · Amy Delacruz

Elavil Dosage and How Amitriptyline Works for Pain

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsUsesDosageContraindicationsHow to Take and StoreSide EffectsOverdoseFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Uses Dosage Contraindications How to Take and Store Side Effects Overdose Frequently Asked Questions ShutterWorx / E+ / Getty Images What is Amitriptyline Used For? Antidepressants are effective at treating pain because of their impact onneurotransmitters(chemical messengers in the brain and nervous system). They’re believed to change the activity of the neurotransmittersserotoninandnorepinephrine, which are involved in pain processing....

January 17, 2025 · 9 min · 1836 words · Sara Nichols

Elbow (Olecranon) Bursitis

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsUnderstanding BursitisSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Understanding Bursitis Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Elbow bursitis, also calledolecranonbursitis, is irritation or inflammation of a sac that covers and cushions the outside of the elbow. This occurs when extra fluid collects in the area due to injury or an inflammatory condition. With elbow bursitis, you may notice a squishy lump on the back of your elbow that may or may not bepainful....

January 17, 2025 · 5 min · 947 words · Kimberly Reid

Elbow Pain From Lifting: Steps to Relieve Pain

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsMinor PainHome ManagementHealing TimeModerate-to-Severe Pain Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Minor Pain Home Management Healing Time Moderate-to-Severe Pain Elbow pain from lifting is a common symptom among people who lift weights, but it can also occur with other kinds of lifting—whether they’re picking up babies or small children or carrying grocery bags. Most of the time, conservative treatments can relieve elbow pain....

January 17, 2025 · 7 min · 1410 words · Brian Parks

Elbow Psoriasis

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat It Looks LikeDiagnosisTreatmentAvoiding Irritation Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What It Looks Like Diagnosis Treatment Avoiding Irritation Elbowpsoriasiscauses red, itchy, scaly patches that typically appear on the skin that covers the outside of the joint. The elbows are one of the most common locations for psoriasis to develop.Plaque psoriasisis the most likely type, as it accounts for as many as 90% of all cases of this chronic skin condition....

January 17, 2025 · 5 min · 981 words · Maria Ware

Elecampane: An Herb Touted for Anti-inflammatory and Respiratory Benefits

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsBenefits of ElecampaneSide EffectsPrecautionsDosageToxicityInteractionsHow to StoreSimilar Supplements Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Benefits of Elecampane Side Effects Precautions Dosage Toxicity Interactions How to Store Similar Supplements Elecampane(Inula heleniumL.) is an herbal supplement that may have anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties. Researchers have looked at whether it can be used to treat a variety of conditions, includingarthritis, respiratory infections, skin disorders, and some types of cancer....

January 17, 2025 · 8 min · 1579 words · Jessica Johnson

Elective Surgery After COVID-19 Infection: New Evaluation Guidance Released

Key TakeawaysExperts are recommending a strict timeline to determine when a person recovering from COVID-19 is eligible for elective surgery.Doctors will need guidance for helping people who have had COVID-19, as many are experiencing “post-COVID syndrome" with symptoms or complications that linger long after they have recovered from the virus.The Oregon Health and Science University (OHSU) has developed new guidelines to help hospitals and surgery centers determine whether patients who have recovered from COVID-19 can safely undergo elective surgery....

January 17, 2025 · 15 min · 3002 words · Amy Wang

Elective vs. Nonelective Surgery: Uses, Benefits & More

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsElective SurgeryNonelective SurgeryWhich Treatment Is Best?Can They Be Used Together? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Elective Surgery Nonelective Surgery Which Treatment Is Best? Can They Be Used Together? During the COVID-19 pandemic, strains on the healthcare system led states topostpone many elective surgeries. But what factors make a surgery elective or nonelective? “Elective surgery” is the term used for a procedure that can be safely delayed without great risk to a patient’s health, such as cataract surgery....

January 17, 2025 · 11 min · 2163 words · Joseph Strong

Electric Muscle Stimulation in for Neck or Back Pain

Electrical muscle stimulation, aka e-stim or electrostim, is an adjunctphysical therapymodality often used to reignite muscles' ability to contract. Enhancing muscle contraction may help you control pain, get stronger, increase physical functioning, retrain movements you may have lost, and/ormanage inflammation. While it is the most well-known type of electrical stimulation,transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) treatment, is not the only type of e-stim. TENS offers a pain relief strategy you can use at home or take with you on the go, Some types of e-stim provided in physical therapy settings stimulate muscles to contract as an approach to making them stronger and encouraging blood circulation....

January 17, 2025 · 4 min · 724 words · Jesse Green