Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsUsesSide EffectsPrecautionsDosageToxicityInteractionsHow to StoreSimilar SupplementsSources & What to Look For Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Uses Side Effects Precautions Dosage Toxicity Interactions How to Store Similar Supplements Sources & What to Look For German chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla) is an herbal “cure-all” that’s been used for thousands of years.Today, chamomile is a popular supplement for irritated skin,anxiety, andinsomnia.However, research is somewhat limited....

Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Gestational Diabetes Diagnosis High Blood Sugar Induction Cesarean Birth Risks of Delivering Early Prevention Frequently Asked Questions You may go into labor early, or your healthcare provider may induce labor or schedule acesarean section(surgical delivery) early due to complications from gestational diabetes. This article explores gestational diabetes and the possible complications it can cause in a pregnancy that might lead to early delivery....

After carefully considering thedifference between sleepiness and fatigue, you can now make an important choice—go to bed only when sleepy. Among people who suffer from difficulty falling asleep, a common occurrence as part ofinsomnia, this can be a life-changing decision. It also may defy common practice. Tara Moore / Getty Images Fighting Sleep Cues In early life, there is no decision made about when to go to sleep. A sleepy child is soon asleep....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsMedical TreatmentOTC ReliefAt-Home ReliefReducing Spread Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Medical Treatment OTC Relief At-Home Relief Reducing Spread To get rid of scabies, a prescription anti-mite medication is essential to treatment. However, adding home remedies can help alleviate the symptoms as well as speed healing. At-home treatments, like tea tree oil, oatmeal baths, and over-the-counter (OTC) antihistamines, work alongside prescription treatments to relieve itching and keep the human itch mite from spreading to others....

Tonsils are specialized organs that are part of the lymphatic system and provide your body’s first protective barrier. They protect against foreign substances that you inhale or ingest through the nose or mouth. Once trapped in the tonsils, bacteria or viruses are then transported tolymph nodes, where specialized immune cells cluster to fight infection. However, in some cases, tonsils may become infected and need to be removed through a very common procedure called a tonsillectomy....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat is a Biopsy?TypesPainRecoveryResultsNext Steps Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What is a Biopsy? Types Pain Recovery Results Next Steps When a healthcare provider performs a biopsy, they send the tissue sample to a laboratory for a specially trained healthcare provider (apathologist) to examine it under a microscope. Your healthcare provider uses the biopsy results to determine the best treatment options....

If you’re having open heart surgery, there is a chance your healthcare providers will say you will need achest tubeaftersurgery. This may confuse some patients, as many people associate the need for a chest tube with breathing problems. A chest tube is a large plastic tube that is inserted into the chest through a small hole that goes between the ribs and into the chest cavity. Tempura / Getty Images...

Key TakeawaysResearchers surveyed over 8,000 adults in the United States about their mental health during the pandemic, starting before vaccines were available.People who got vaccinated reported reduced anxiety and depression compared to people who did not get vaccinated.Experts say getting vaccinated offers a sense of control over a traumatic experience. Key Takeaways Researchers surveyed over 8,000 adults in the United States about their mental health during the pandemic, starting before vaccines were available....

Key Takeaways In addition to helping ward off a case of the common cold, getting your annual flu shot, according to new research, may even help reduce the risk of certain heart attacks in older adults. In a new study, researchers have found a link between the influenza virus, cold temperatures, and an increased risk of type 1 heart attacks in people over the age of 60. The study’s findings, which were published in April in theJournal of the American Heart Association,show why annualflu vaccinationis a key tool for preventing serious illness—both from the flu and other causes....

Key TakeawaysA new study links the flu shot to a lower risk of having a stroke.Researchers think this may have to do with avoiding viral illness or mediating inflammation. Key Takeaways A new study links the flu shot to a lower risk of having a stroke.Researchers think this may have to do with avoiding viral illness or mediating inflammation. Getting your annual flu shot may do more than lower your risk of influenza....

People withinflammatory bowel disease (IBD)may be at an increased risk for complications from theflu (influenza). That’s because IBD affects the immune system, and medications used to treat IBD—like Humira—weaken the immune system. For many people, the flu is a manageable illness, but for people who are immunocompromised, it can be serious. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), deaths from the flu vary widely every year because of the variation in flu seasons....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSignsWhat a Foot Ulcer Isn’tRisksTreatmentsStagesEveryday CareWhat to Do If It’s Not Healing Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Signs What a Foot Ulcer Isn’t Risks Treatments Stages Everyday Care What to Do If It’s Not Healing Foot ulcers are sores that develop from a breakdown of skin on the foot, often from an injury, pressure, friction, and/or shearing over time. Certain conditions likediabetes, peripheralartery disease, andperipheral neuropathyaffect the skin’s ability to heal and increase the risk of foot ulcers....

Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Signs of PCOS How to Get a Diagnosis Ultrasound and Labs Risks of Delayed Diagnosis Treatment Options Next in PCOS Guide Home tests and certain blood tests can show changes, such as high hormone levels, that can cause these symptoms. Since PCOS symptoms are common in several other conditions, those must be ruled out before you get a PCOS diagnosis. PCOS is often undiagnosed even though it impacts up to 10% of females of childbearing age....