A prostate ultrasound is done to measure the size of your prostate and to look for abnormalities within the prostate gland. The ultrasound can be also be used to help perform a biopsy of the prostate.Theo Heimann / Getty ImagesProstate cancer usually grows over time, staying within the prostate gland at first, where it may not cause serious harm. While sometypes of prostate cancergrow slowly and may need minimal or no treatment, other types are aggressive and can spread quickly....

Key Takeaways Getting ashingles vaccinemay do more than just prevent you from getting the illness. New research out of Victoria University of Wellington in New Zealand found that getting theshinglesshot can reduce the risk of stroke and heart attack from the viral infection. The findings, published in journalNature Communications,followed the health outcomes of nearly 280,000 participants—mostly aged 70 and older—who rolled up their sleeves for the vaccine. The researchers found that those who had received the shingles vaccine had lower rates of heart attack and stroke from the viral infection compared to those who were unvaccinated....

When Jessica Hart went to get her firstintrauterine device (IUD), she expected a routine procedure: the doctor would secure her feet in stirrups, stretch her vaginal canal with a speculum, swab her cervix with antiseptic, and slowly insert the small, T-shaped contraceptive. What she didn’t expect was the sudden, explosive pain. The medical websites she consulted said the routine procedure would be about as painful as a period cramp. But as her doctor inserted the IUD, Hart began shaking, sweating, and let out an involuntary scream....

If you havefibromyalgiaorchronic fatigue syndrome, there are a few things you should know—and do—before you go in for a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) test. It’s unlikely that you’ll need an MRI for a diagnosis of fibromyalgia or chronic fatigue syndrome unless your particular set of symptoms is similar to that of a neurological illness that requires evaluation with an MRI.You may also need an MRI at some point to diagnose an injury or a different illness....

No one will argue thatcontinuous positive airway pressure (CPAP)is good for everyone withsleep apnea. Many people struggle valiantly to try to overcome the difficulties they have using a CPAP, but as many as 30% to 50% of people with sleep apnea end up not using it. If you have persistent symptoms of sleep apnea and don’t use your CPAP, you should have a conversation with your sleep doctor to reviewalternative treatments, including potentially using an oral appliance and trying some exercises, as long as you do not have severe sleep apnea....

Key TakeawaysA recent study found that people who recover from COVID-19 have an increased risk of a variety of mental health problems.Neuroinflammation from the virus and the immune response to it may be responsible for the increase of mental health outcomes after COVID-19.It’s important to seek professional help if you feel your mental health getting worse over time. Key Takeaways A recent study found that people who recover from COVID-19 have an increased risk of a variety of mental health problems....

Key Takeaways95% of Americans have low levels of omega-3 fatty acids.Recent data shows that those who have higher levels of DHA and EPA omega-3 fatty acids live a longer life than those who had low levels.Eating fatty fish, taking a DHA/EPA supplement, and choosing foods fortified with DHA are simple ways to increase your intake of these important fatty acids. Key Takeaways 95% of Americans have low levels of omega-3 fatty acids....

I know what life was like as a 20-something and what life as a middle-aged woman is like now. I know what life was like before I was diagnosed withschizophreniaand what life has been since. No matter where a dart may land in the span of my life, I’m proud of how I’ve constantly reinvented my definitions of joy, peace, and balance. I’m also honest with myself and others that there have been seasons when the cards I’ve been dealt have been mangled or simply hard to play....

Key TakewawaysA recent study from researchers in Germany found that the volume of grey matter in certain parts of the brain can quickly change depending on how often a person is outside.Previous research has found that decreased grey matter in the brain is linked to several psychiatric disorders.When doctors understand how different treatment strategies affect various parts of the brain, it can inform a patient’s treatment plan. Key Takewaways A recent study from researchers in Germany found that the volume of grey matter in certain parts of the brain can quickly change depending on how often a person is outside....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsIdentificationSigns in ChildrenCausesNatural TreatmentMedicinal TreatmentChronic InfectionsComplicationsPrevention and Tips Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Identification Signs in Children Causes Natural Treatment Medicinal Treatment Chronic Infections Complications Prevention and Tips This article discusses ways to identify a yeast infection on the skin, its causes, and treatment for both temporary and chronic symptoms. Zoran Zeremski / Getty Images Identifying a Yeast Infection on Skin This photo contains content that some people may find graphic or disturbing....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSigns of a PimpleOther BumpsTreatmentComplicationsWhen to See a Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Signs of a Pimple Other Bumps Treatment Complications When to See a Provider However, more serious bumps can appear inside the nose due to allergies, infections, or, in rare cases, cancerous growth.These require medical attention. Identifying whether you have a simple pimple or other type of bump in your nose can help you determine the best course of treatment to get rid of it....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsWhen to See a DermatologistTreatment for Mild CasesTreatment for Severe CasesSelf-Care TreatmentDietCo-Occurring Conditions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms When to See a Dermatologist Treatment for Mild Cases Treatment for Severe Cases Self-Care Treatment Diet Co-Occurring Conditions Grover’s disease—also called transientacantholyticdermatosis—is a rare skin condition usually causing a rash on your chest and back. The term “transient,” refers to the fact that the rash comes and goes....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPsoriatic ArthritisTypes of BiologicsWhat To ExpectRisks/Side EffectsGetting StartedHealth DisparitiesOther Considerations Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Psoriatic Arthritis Types of Biologics What To Expect Risks/Side Effects Getting Started Health Disparities Other Considerations This article delves into whether biologics make sense for you, how they work, and how to get started. Verywell / Zoe Hansen Basics of Psoriatic Arthritis PsA is a type ofinflammatory arthritisthat often affects people who already have the inflammatory skin conditionpsoriasis....