Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Chemo?Chemo and Hair LossRegrowth After ChemoHair Care After LossFAQs Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Chemo? Chemo and Hair Loss Regrowth After Chemo Hair Care After Loss FAQs People undergoing chemotherapy will notice different levels of hair regrowth. The speed of regrowth and thickness of your new hair will depend on various factors, including the individual, the drug (or combination of drugs) used, the dosage given, type of cancer, nutritional state, and pre-existing hair loss....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHair TypesWhat’s My Hair Type?Can Type Change?Ways to Change ItHair Loss Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Hair Types What’s My Hair Type? Can Type Change? Ways to Change It Hair Loss Hair type refers to your hair’s natural curl pattern: straight, wavy, curly, or coily (very curly, coiled strands). The shape ofhair folliclesdetermines how curly or straight hair is. Round hair follicles produce straight hair, while oval and curve-shaped hair follicles produce curly hair....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentComplicationsWhen to See a Healthcare ProviderFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Complications When to See a Healthcare Provider Frequently Asked Questions All of us have tiny hair-like structures on ourtongues. These are not the same as hairs on your head—even though they share similar properties. The cone-like hairs on your tongue are called filiform papillae, and they are usually only about 1 millimeter long....

As manufacturers produce and distribute COVID-19 vaccines over the next several months, Americans have a big choice: Will they take the vaccine when offered? Fifty-three percent of respondents to the survey say they would take a free COVID-19 vaccine when offered. However, 20% don’t know if they would and 27% say they definitely wouldn’t. It is essential to understand why some people are saying they won’t or may not take a vaccine....

Key TakeawaysA poll taken this summer found that many people don’t yet know about the new RSV vaccines.The FDA approved two vaccines to protect against RSV in adults aged 60 and older in May.RSV produces mild symptoms in many adults, but can advance to severe disease in older adults and young children. Key Takeaways A poll taken this summer found that many people don’t yet know about the new RSV vaccines....

Key Takeaways On Tuesday, May 25, theWhite House announcedthat half of all American adults are now fully vaccinated against COVID-19. That means over 50% of people in the U.S. age 18 and older are at least two weeks past their final vaccine dose. “This is a major milestone in our country’s vaccination efforts,” said Andy Slavitt, senior advisor to President Biden on the coronavirus response, during a White House reporter’s briefing on Tuesday....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesTreatmentTestsWhen to See a Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Treatment Tests When to See a Provider Hallucinations refer to the experience of sensing things that seem real but do not exist.During ahallucination, you may see, hear, feel, smell, or taste things that are not there—meaning they have no external source. There are many possible causes for hallucinations, includingmental health disorders, physical conditions, sensory problems, and drug use or withdrawal....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypes of SurgeryPurposeHow to PrepareWhat to ExpectRecoveryLong-Term Care Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types of Surgery Purpose How to Prepare What to Expect Recovery Long-Term Care Hammertoe surgery is a procedure to correct a deformity in the second, third, or fourth toe—a bend at the middle joint that makes the toe look like a claw or hammer. The surgery is performed to lessen pain or improve flexibility when the muscles in the toe can’t stretch and straighten....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPain and SymptomsRecovery TimeTreatmentWalking With Injury Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Pain and Symptoms Recovery Time Treatment Walking With Injury Hamstringinjuries occur when you strain or tear one of the muscles in the back of your thigh. These injuries are common, especially in athletes whose sports require sprinting, kicking, and changing directions quickly.Hamstring injuries range in severity, and recovery time depends on the extent of your injury....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsFunctionAnatomyHamstring StrainsBack ProblemsInjury PreventionExercises Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Function Anatomy Hamstring Strains Back Problems Injury Prevention Exercises The hamstring muscles are three large muscles that run down the back of the thigh and help control the hips and knees. These muscles—thebiceps femoris,semitendinosus, andsemimembranosus—are used for standing, walking, running, and jumping, among other things. Hamstring muscle injuriesand problems include muscle strains, flatback syndrome, spinal disc injury, and sacroiliac (SI) joint dysfunction....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesSymptomsDiagnosisRecoveryTreatment OptionsMinimizing InjurySeeking Medical Care Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Symptoms Diagnosis Recovery Treatment Options Minimizing Injury Seeking Medical Care Hamstring tendonitis results from inflammation of the tendons at the back of the thigh. The most common cause is overuse and insufficient rest from aggravating activities like running, sprinting, jumping hurdles, squats, and lunges. Fortunately, rest and targeted rehabilitative exercises can help decrease hamstring tendon strain and improve the strength of the hamstring tendons to keep up with physical activity demands....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesSymptomsSelf-CareTreatmentReducing Flares Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Symptoms Self-Care Treatment Reducing Flares Hand cramps can occur for many reasons and can cause significant pain and problems for some people. Hand cramps commonly result from an injury or health conditions. Cramping in the hands might also affects the fingers. Hand and finger cramping can limit your ability to do certain activities, including writing and driving....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesComplicationsTreatmentDiagnosisWhen to See a Healthcare ProviderFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Complications Treatment Diagnosis When to See a Healthcare Provider Frequently Asked Questions Numbness in the hands can be uncomfortable, and the lack of normal sensation can affect your ability to use your hands the way you want to. There are several causes, including nerve conditions, spine problems, disorders that affect the brain, and medication....