Starting January 15, Americans with private health insurance will be able to get at-home COVID-19 tests for free or get reimbursed for the cost. “By requiring private health plans to cover people’s at-home tests, we are further expanding Americans’ ability to get tests for free when they need them,” HHS Secretary Xavier Becerrasaidin a press release. Rapid at-home tests generally cost between $10 and $30. For example, Abbott’s BinaxNOW test kit in a pack of two is selling for $19....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsThe NeedWho Is Eligible?The ProcessDonor SearchesThe ProcedureRisksOrgan RejectionWarning SignsPrognosisInsurance Concerns Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents The Need Who Is Eligible? The Process Donor Searches The Procedure Risks Organ Rejection Warning Signs Prognosis Insurance Concerns A hearttransplantis a major surgery that involves replacing your diseased heart with a healthy donor heart. It is used as a last resort when drugs and other therapies no longer work in treating advancedheart failure....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow You Get ItRisk FactorsSymptoms"Silent" InfectionsComplicationsDiagnosisTreatmentSex After TreatmentDoes It Go Away?Talking to PartnersNext in Gonorrhea GuideSymptoms of Gonorrhea Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How You Get It Risk Factors Symptoms “Silent” Infections Complications Diagnosis Treatment Sex After Treatment Does It Go Away? Talking to Partners Next in Gonorrhea Guide Gonorrhea, commonly referred to as “the clap,” is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) that frequently goes undiagnosed and untreated....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsGuttate Psoriasis TriggersDiagnosisTreatmentSummary Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Guttate Psoriasis Triggers Diagnosis Treatment Summary You may develop guttate psoriasis only once, or it can recur in tandem with recurrent infections or other possibletriggers.It can sometimes be a sign that the more common form of the disease,plaque psoriasis, may eventually develop. Guttate psoriasis mostly affects children and adults under 30 and accounts for around 10% of all psoriasis cases,according to the National Psoriasis Foundation....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTransmissionSymptomsComplicationsTriggersAntibioticsSupportive CareRecoveryPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Transmission Symptoms Complications Triggers Antibiotics Supportive Care Recovery Prevention Helicobacter pylori(H. pylori) is a corkscrew-shaped bacterium that infects the stomach. The bacterial infection can easily be passed from person to person. It is thought to affect around one-third of the U.S. population, most of whom are asymptomatic (without symptoms). For some, H. pylori can cause symptoms of gastritis (stomach inflammation), including stomach pain, heartburn, and indigestion....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesOther Endocrine DisordersDiagnosisTreatmentDietComplicationsCopingOutlookNext in Hashimoto’s Disease GuideSymptoms of Hashimoto’s Disease Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Other Endocrine Disorders Diagnosis Treatment Diet Complications Coping Outlook Next in Hashimoto’s Disease Guide Hashimoto’s disease (HD), also called Hashimoto’s autoimmune thyroiditis, is anautoimmune diseasethat damages and enlargens the thyroid gland. The damage lowers the level of hormones it can produce, leading tohypothyroidism(low thyroid activity)....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypesSymptomsStagesCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPreventionOutlookNext in Heart Failure GuideCauses and Risk Factors of Heart Failure Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types Symptoms Stages Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prevention Outlook Next in Heart Failure Guide Heart failure is when the heart does not effectively pump blood through the body. This can cause a series of symptoms that includeswelling, weakness, and difficulty breathing. It becomes a life-threatening condition when the heart continues to weaken and cannot provide the body with enough blood....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsReceptor StatusTumor BehaviorRisk FactorsDiagnosisTreatmentSummary Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Receptor Status Tumor Behavior Risk Factors Diagnosis Treatment Summary Human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2) proteins are found on the surface of breast cells and are involved in normal cell growth. Too much HER2 protein, however, can cause some types of breast cancer to grow and spread. HER2-positive breast cancers have abnormally high levels of HER2 receptors, whereas HER2-negative breast cancers don’t....

Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is It? Hormonal vs. Nonhormonal Side Effects Risks Brands Alternatives Esperanza33 / Getty Images What Is a Hormonal IUD? A hormonal IUD is a small, T-shaped contraceptive device healthcare providers insert into the uterus to prevent pregnancy. A hormonal IUD releases small amounts of levonorgestrel (progestin) each day, a synthetic version of the hormoneprogesteronethe body naturally produces.Progestin released from a hormonal IUD prevents pregnancy in several ways, such as:...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat It IsTypes of ContraceptivesBenefits and RisksSide EffectsHow to Get ItGetting a PrescriptionWhat to ChooseLow-Cost OptionsFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What It Is Types of Contraceptives Benefits and Risks Side Effects How to Get It Getting a Prescription What to Choose Low-Cost Options Frequently Asked Questions In most of the United States, you will need to obtain a prescription for combination birth control....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat It IsCausesMost Common SignComplicationsOther SymptomsDiagnosisTreatmentCan It Be Prevented?OutlookQuestions to AskWhen to See a Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What It Is Causes Most Common Sign Complications Other Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment Can It Be Prevented? Outlook Questions to Ask When to See a Provider Hypereosinophilicsyndromes are a varied group of rare blood diseases. The primary factor they have in common is a very high level of a type of white blood cell calledeosinophils....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow It WorksTypesWho It’s Right ForTreatment FrequencySide EffectsInsurance CoverageWhat to ExpectWhen to Seek Emergency Care Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How It Works Types Who It’s Right For Treatment Frequency Side Effects Insurance Coverage What to Expect When to Seek Emergency Care Immunotherapy is one approach to treatingallergies. Allergy symptoms happen when the immune system overreacts to a foreign substance—anallergen—causing symptoms like runny nose and bloodshot eyes (allergic rhinitis) or worsened asthma (allergic asthma)....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesTypesSymptomsDiagnosisTreatmentSummaryFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Types Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment Summary Frequently Asked Questions Verywell / Shideh Ghandeharizadeh Allergic reactions occur when your immune system becomes overly sensitive to certain substances (called allergens). Your immune system will then release chemical mediators such as histamine in response to the allergen. These substances cause symptoms. Blocking histamine with medications calledantihistaminescan alleviate symptoms....