Listen to this article(7 minutes) Key TakeawaysThyroid eye disease (TED), also known as Graves’ eye disease, is an autoimmune disorder that is often related to Graves’ disease of the thyroid.TED affects a person’s quality of life and can threaten vision if left untreated.Thyroid Eye Disease Awareness Week promotes advocacy for the condition and informs people about the treatment options available. Key Takeaways Thyroid eye disease (TED), also known as Graves’ eye disease, is an autoimmune disorder that is often related to Graves’ disease of the thyroid....

Key TakeawaysA new study from Mayo Clinic shows that people with long COVID experience symptoms like mood disorders and fatigue.The incidence and severity of long COVID were not related to the severity of the original infection.Experts say people who receive treatment quickly fare better. Key Takeaways A new study from Mayo Clinic shows that people with long COVID experience symptoms like mood disorders and fatigue.The incidence and severity of long COVID were not related to the severity of the original infection....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Coping A fish allergy, as opposed to ashellfish allergy, is one in which your immune system reacts abnormally to a finned fish such as tuna, halibut, or salmon. It is a somewhat less common form offood allergy, affecting women more than men and adults more than children. Fish allergies often develop during early childhood but, in contrast to amilkoregg allergy, usually persist well beyond school age....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat it IsUse for ArthritisEating FishDosageRisksFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What it Is Use for Arthritis Eating Fish Dosage Risks Frequently Asked Questions Fish oil forarthritisis a popular home remedy, and several studies suggest it may be beneficial. This is likely due to the presence of omega-3 fatty acids, which may block some sources of inflammation. Omega-3 fatty acids have also been found to supportcardiovascular health, brain health, and eye health for this reason....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsFish to EatFish to Eat in ModerationFish to AvoidCooking TipsBenefits of Fish Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Fish to Eat Fish to Eat in Moderation Fish to Avoid Cooking Tips Benefits of Fish Nutrients in fish are beneficial for heart health, but fish high in purines can trigger a gout attack.Purines are important to the body, and when they break down, they form a substance called uric acid....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is a Fistula?Fistulas in Crohn’sFistula Repair OptionsOngoing ManagementFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is a Fistula? Fistulas in Crohn’s Fistula Repair Options Ongoing Management Frequently Asked Questions A fistula develops when there is a connection between two organs in the body, or an organ and the skin, that doesn’t belong there. Fistulas can result from different diseases and conditions, but they tend to be commonly associated with Crohn’s disease....

Morgan Check is a pediatric nurse practitioner at Cedars-Sinai Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center in Los Angeles. As someone who lives with Crohn’s disease, Check is passionate about raising awareness and supporting others through advocacy and education. When not working, she enjoys fitness and spending time with her family. At 15, I was playing lacrosse and enjoying life as a busy teenager when I began experiencing bloody diarrhea, exhaustion, and intense abdominal pain that I could not ignore....

Key TakeawaysA recent study shows analyzing health data from activity trackers can help detect potential cases of COVID-19.Study authors found when combined with symptom data, information about changes in heart rate, sleep, and activity levels helped effectively predict who was likely to have COVID-19.Innovative diagnostic tools like this could help curb the spread of the virus, especially if more volunteers participate. Key Takeaways A recent study shows analyzing health data from activity trackers can help detect potential cases of COVID-19....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisWhat to DoTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis What to Do Treatment Flail chest occurs when at least three ribs are broken in two or more places. Instead of rigidly holding the normal shape of the chest, as the ribcage is meant to do, flail chest results in a segment of the chest wall flailing back and forth in the opposite direction of the rest of the chest wall....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsVascular EmergencyMuscle Strain or SpasmSpine ConditionsUrinary System ConditionsShinglesFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Vascular Emergency Muscle Strain or Spasm Spine Conditions Urinary System Conditions Shingles Frequently Asked Questions This article will discuss the symptoms of flank pain and the possible causes, diagnosis, and treatment of these conditions. boonchai wedmakawand / Getty Images Symptoms An aortic dissection occurs when the body’s major artery, theaorta, is damaged....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesTreatmentComplicationsTestsWhen to See a Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Treatment Complications Tests When to See a Provider Because flat affect is a symptom of something else going on, people will rarely seek help for just this single symptom. When they are seen for a condition, the healthcare provider can observe that the person has a flat affect. FG Trade / Getty Images...

Key TakeawaysMany factors are associated with the causes and risks of developing Alzheimer’s in a person’s lifetime, including diet and lifestyle.A new study shows that eating foods containing natural compounds called flavonoids may help reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease-related dementias as well as Alzheimer’s disease. Key Takeaways Many factors are associated with the causes and risks of developing Alzheimer’s in a person’s lifetime, including diet and lifestyle.A new study shows that eating foods containing natural compounds called flavonoids may help reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease-related dementias as well as Alzheimer’s disease....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsNutritional BenefitsUsesSide EffectsPrecautionsDosageToxicityInteractionsHow to StoreSources & What to Look ForFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Nutritional Benefits Uses Side Effects Precautions Dosage Toxicity Interactions How to Store Sources & What to Look For Frequently Asked Questions Flaxseed comes from the flax plant (Linum usitatissimum), which is grown worldwide but is especially prevalent in Canada. This flowering plant produces small brown seeds (flaxseeds)....