Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsFoods for Enlarged ProstateEnlarged Prostate and Diet: What’s the Link?Recommended TimingDietary Restrictions and ModificationsCarnivore Diet and BPH Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Foods for Enlarged Prostate Enlarged Prostate and Diet: What’s the Link? Recommended Timing Dietary Restrictions and Modifications Carnivore Diet and BPH What you eat and drink can play an important role in preventing or managingbenign prostatic hyperplasia(BPH), or an enlarged prostate....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesSymptomsComplicationsWhen to Seek Medical CareDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Symptoms Complications When to Seek Medical Care Diagnosis Treatment Tonsillar hypertrophy, a condition in which thetonsilsare enlarged, is more common in children than adults. Large tonsils usually don’t cause symptoms or only cause minimal symptoms. But they can cause health problems, includingsnoringandsleep apnea—which can affect daytime behavior and long-term growth in children....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesComplicationsDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Complications Diagnosis Treatment Enlarged uterus symptoms can include constipation, abdominal bloating, and frequent urination, although not all people experience symptoms. The uterus is typically about fist-sized but an underlying health condition, including fibroids, is typically the cause of enlargement and can lead to additional symptoms of vaginal bleeding and pelvic pain. Understanding the symptoms can help you to identify a potential cause....

Key Takeaways A recent study found that enteric-coated aspirin is just as effective as uncoated aspirin, but not necessarily any safer. The findings confirm that both types of aspirin can treat and prevent cardiovascular events, like aheart attack or stroke. The study looked at data from 10,678 participants who had been diagnosed with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. About 69% reported taking enteric-coated aspirin, and 31% reported taking uncoated aspirin. The researchers found no significant difference in effectiveness or safety between the groups, which suggested that coated aspirin does not provide a protective advantage over regular aspirin....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsOverviewStrainsWhat Are the Symptoms of Enterovirus?IllnessesHow Do You Get Rid of Enterovirus?Prevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Overview Strains What Are the Symptoms of Enterovirus? Illnesses How Do You Get Rid of Enterovirus? Prevention Enteroviruses(EVs) are a group of viruses that cause a variety of contagious illnesses. At least 106 enteroviruses are known to infect humans. Most enterovirus cases do not cause symptoms, but some have the potential to cause dangerous conditions and diseases, such asencephalitis(inflammation of the brain), andmyocarditis(inflammation of the heart muscle)....

If you have seen the words entheses, enthesitis, or enthesopathy in your X-ray or medical reports, the terminology may have been unfamiliar to you. Let’s look at the meaning and also how it relates to varioustypes of arthritisand rheumatic diseases. BSIP / UIG / Getty Images Symptoms Enthesitis is typically associated with pain, stiffness, and tenderness at the insertion site, sometimes without much swelling. However, where there is involvement of the large insertions of lower limbs, swelling can be significant and prominent....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsUsage for Crohn’s DiseaseHow It’s TakenMissing a DoseWho Shouldn’t Take ItSide EffectsSafety During PregnancyWarnings Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Usage for Crohn’s Disease How It’s Taken Missing a Dose Who Shouldn’t Take It Side Effects Safety During Pregnancy Warnings Entocort EC (budesonide) is a Crohn’s disease treatment for mild to moderate disease involving the ileum and/or the ascending colon. Entocort EC is a non-systemic glucocorticosteroid that is released into the intestine and works to reduce inflammation....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypesSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPrognosisCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prognosis Coping Entropion is a condition in which the eyelid, usually the lower one, turns inward toward the eye. As a result, entropion can cause the eyelashes to rub against the front of the eye (cornea). This can lead to several uncomfortable symptoms, from pain toblurry visionand infection. Entropion is treated with surgery to turn the inward-curved eyelid outward....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsFunctionTypesDysfunctionSupporting Enzyme Production Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Function Types Dysfunction Supporting Enzyme Production Enzymes are substances in the body that cause and speed up crucial chemical reactions. Enzymes’ function is to help trigger bodily processes ranging from digestion to blood clotting to growth. There are many types of enzymes, and most enzymes are proteins. If you’re missing a certain type of enzyme or have too little of it, that can lead to health conditions that can be serious....

Children who have a hard time with eating, who complain of food getting stuck in their throats and who refuse to eat, may have a chronic condition called eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE). Anders Andersson / Getty Images Eosinophilic esophagitis is part food allergy, part swallowing disorder, and can cause children to grow poorly and to be agitated at the meal table. In adults, EoE can cause difficulty swallowing and symptoms that are similar to heartburn....

Key TakeawaysThe Environmental Protection Agency added Microban 24-Hour Sanitizing Spray to its list of disinfectants that can kill COVID-19.The spray kills SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, within 60 seconds.Microban 24 can also create a 24-hour protective shield against other bacteria and germs. Key Takeaways The Environmental Protection Agency added Microban 24-Hour Sanitizing Spray to its list of disinfectants that can kill COVID-19.The spray kills SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, within 60 seconds....

Key TakeawaysThe EPA and White House announced new regulations limiting the amount of PFAS that can be present in drinking water.Within five years, public water utilities must keep the levels of six of the most common PFAS to nearly undetectable levels, the EPA said.These toxic “forever chemicals” can cause cancer, heart disease, fertility issues, and more.Environment and health activists celebrate the move as a monumental moment in the decades-long fight to purge the toxic chemicals from people’s bodies and their environments....

UPDATEOn March 14, the EPA officially proposed the first-ever drinking water standards for PFAS in the United States. The proposal will require water utility companies to reduce PFAS contamination to below 4 parts per trillion, and focuses on six chemicals: PFOA, PFOS, GenX, PFBS, PFNA, and PFHxS. It will become regulation after a voting period of 60 days. UPDATE On March 14, the EPA officially proposed the first-ever drinking water standards for PFAS in the United States....