Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesSymptomsComplicationsDiagnosisTreatmentPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Symptoms Complications Diagnosis Treatment Prevention Fecal impaction occurs when stool forms that is hard, dry, and difficult to pass on its own. Individuals who experience constipation are more at risk of fecal impaction, which is more severe. When an individual experiences fecal impaction, they usually need treatment to pass the stool. Treatment may include medications,enemas, procedures, or a combination....

Key TakeawaysAccording to a new study, older people experiencing cognitive decline who ate freeze-dried powder made from wild Maine blueberries every day for six months saw improvements in their brain’s processing speed.Wild blueberries contain plant-based nutrients called phytochemicals that support brain health.Including wild blueberries in your diet may offer some cognitive health benefits, especially if you’re older. Key Takeaways According to a new study, older people experiencing cognitive decline who ate freeze-dried powder made from wild Maine blueberries every day for six months saw improvements in their brain’s processing speed....

Key TakeawaysMany individuals are feeling guilty after getting the COVID-19 vaccine ahead of others.Being interrogated for vaccine eligibility, feeling undeserving of the vaccine, and experiencing survivor’s guilt are some of the factors that can contribute to vaccine guilt.It’s crucial to remember that getting the vaccine is in the best interest of society and helps everyone reach herd immunity.Many people look forward to the day that they become eligible to get the much-coveted COVID-19 vaccine....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsThe ScienceHunger EffectsOther Risks of Not EatingControl and Prevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents The Science Hunger Effects Other Risks of Not Eating Control and Prevention The word “hangry” is a combination of “hungry” and “angry.” It’s that grumpy, irritable, or toxic feeling some get when they’ve missed a meal. But hangry isn’t just a clever term; research has found irritability, loss of self-control, and the other hallmarks of anger can be signs your body ishungry, which can have more serious consequences....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPurposeIndicationsPain and Side EffectsContraindicationsHow It Is DoneRecoveryBiopsy ResultsWhat’s Next? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Purpose Indications Pain and Side Effects Contraindications How It Is Done Recovery Biopsy Results What’s Next? A prostate biopsy has long been the standard of care for diagnosingprostate cancer. While it is generally considered safe, a prostate biopsy is an invasive procedure that some people are reluctant to undergo due to fear of pain and possible side effects....

Creators on TikTok and Instagram claim that applying ice to the back of your neck can stopanxietyin its tracks. We spoke to mental health experts to find out whether this viral hack holds up. The truth is touching ice, or anything cold, can feel like a shock to the system, but when applied strategically, it does trigger physiological changes that help regulate stress. “When you put ice in this lateral part of your back neck, it prompts thisvagal nervestimulation, and that in turn really kind of drives down the body’s fight or flight mechanism— the key part being that cold exposure on the back of your neck or even your chest,” saidAshwini Nadkarni, MD, associate medical director of Brigham Psychiatric Specialties at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and an assistant professor at Harvard Medical School....

Key TakeawaysResearch shows feeling younger than your age may protect against the negative consequences of stress.Stress can play a role in triggering and worsening health issues, such as increased blood pressure.Engaging in physical activity and managing stress in other ways can help with healthy aging. Key Takeaways Research shows feeling younger than your age may protect against the negative consequences of stress.Stress can play a role in triggering and worsening health issues, such as increased blood pressure....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is It?TreatmentCauses and TriggersDiagnosisCopingFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is It? Treatment Causes and Triggers Diagnosis Coping Frequently Asked Questions Eczema can occur all over the body, but certain types (dyshidrotic,atopic dermatitis,neurodermatitis, andstasis dermatitis) are commonly found on the feet. Learn more about eczema on your feet, its causes, and treatment options to find relief. ozgurdonmaz / Getty Images...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Rheumatoid arthritis(RA) is associated with a rare disorder called Felty syndrome (FS), sometimes denoted Felty’s syndrome. FS is known for causing an enlargedspleenand exceptionally low white blood cell counts. FS can be a very painful condition and lead to serious infections. This article describes the symptoms of Felty syndrome. It also explains the causes, diagnosis, and treatment of this rare condition....

Key TakeawaysFemale breast cancer has surpassed lung cancer as the most commonly diagnosed cancer in the world.Female breast cancer is the fifth leading cause of global cancer death.Experts say several factors are driving the increase in cases, including longer lifespans and lifestyle changes. Key Takeaways Female breast cancer has surpassed lung cancer as the most commonly diagnosed cancer in the world.Female breast cancer is the fifth leading cause of global cancer death....

Key Takeaways For years, it’s been widely known that female doctors tend to make less money than their male counterparts, but now, according to a new study, it’s becoming clear the reason behind that pay gap isn’t because they work fewer hours. The study, published in theNew England Journal of Medicine, suggests the pay gap is a result of female doctors spending more time with their patients in face-to-face visits than male doctors, and as a result, seeing fewer patients throughout the year....

In both men and women, the urology system is the part of the body that deals with urination. It doesn’t take a doctor to know that the urology-related anatomy of men and women look very different, at least from the outside. However, internally, they are similar—the kidneys of both men and women, for example, look and function the same for both genders. But we also differ in some ways, too—women have much shorter urethras (the tube that connects your bladder to the outside world) and therefore are at greater risk ofbladder infections....

Key TakeawaysStudies have shown that females are more likely to experience long COVID than people who males.Males and females also tend to have different long COVID symptoms, but the cause of these sex differences is unknown.Analyzing male and female data separately is crucial for researchers who are trying to fill in information gaps about how biological sex influences long COVID symptoms and affects treatment response. Key Takeaways Studies have shown that females are more likely to experience long COVID than people who males....