Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSurgeryRadiationChemotherapyHormone TherapyImmune Checkpoint InhibitorsComplementary MedicineFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Surgery Radiation Chemotherapy Hormone Therapy Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors Complementary Medicine Frequently Asked Questions In the United States,endometrial canceris the most common cancer of the female reproductive system. The upside is that most women are diagnosed when the cancer is at an early stage. This means that for many women, endometrial cancer can be cured with surgery alone....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSelf-Checks and At-Home TestingLabs and TestsImagingDifferential DiagnosesFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Self-Checks and At-Home Testing Labs and Tests Imaging Differential Diagnoses Frequently Asked Questions Endometriosisis an often painful disorder in which the lining of the uterus, called the endometrium, extends beyond the confines of the uterus. Endometriosis most commonly affects the ovaries, fallopian tubes, and tissues of the pelvic wall....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSelf-Checks/At-Home TestingPhysical ExaminationLabs and TestsDifferential DiagnosesFrequently Asked QuestionsNext in Eosinophilic Esophagitis GuideHow Eosinophilic Esophagitis Is Treated Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Self-Checks/At-Home Testing Physical Examination Labs and Tests Differential Diagnoses Frequently Asked Questions Next in Eosinophilic Esophagitis Guide Eosinophilic esophagitisis a chronic immune disorder that affects theesophagus. The esophagus is the muscular tube that connects the mouth to the stomach and brings food into the body....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHome Remedies and LifestylePrescriptionsSurgeries and ProceduresComplementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM)Frequently Asked QuestionsNext in Eosinophilic Esophagitis GuideLiving With Eosinophilic Esophagitis Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Home Remedies and Lifestyle Prescriptions Surgeries and Procedures Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) Frequently Asked Questions Next in Eosinophilic Esophagitis Guide Treatment for eosinophilic esophagitis usually involves dietary changes and prescription medications. This article will describe the different types of treatment options for eosinophilic esophagitis, as well as any side effects you need to be aware of....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPrescriptionsSurgeriesSpecialist-Driven TherapiesDietsLifestyleComplementary MedicineFuture of TreatmentFrequently Asked QuestionsNext in Epilepsy GuideCoping With Epilepsy Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Prescriptions Surgeries Specialist-Driven Therapies Diets Lifestyle Complementary Medicine Future of Treatment Frequently Asked Questions Next in Epilepsy Guide Epilepsyis usually treated with prescription drugs to control seizures, but it may also involve surgery, nerve stimulation devices, or special diets, depending on your situation and how well your seizures are controlled with medication....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhy It’s PerformedAssociated RisksWhat to ExpectWhen to Repeat TreatmentSummary Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Why It’s Performed Associated Risks What to Expect When to Repeat Treatment Summary Esophageal dilation is a treatment to help stretch, or dilate, abnormal narrowings found in theesophagus. These narrowings are calledstricturesand can occur from a variety of health problems. They can cause difficulty or discomfort when swallowing....

Asestrogen levels declineand stay low with age, recent data suggests women over the age of 75 may surpass men of the same age when it comes to heart disease risk.​ patrickheagney / Getty Images How Estrogen Affects Cholesterol Levels The majority of estrogen’s protective effects are likely to come from its influence on regulatingcholesterol levels. Estrogen acts on the liver to cause an overall reduction in the total amount of cholesterol in the body, an increase in the amount ofhigh-density lipoprotein (HDL)good cholesterol....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsEstrogen and Bone HealthLow Estrogen and OsteoporosisOther Risk FactorsPreventionEstrogen-Replacement TherapyWhen to See a ProviderFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Estrogen and Bone Health Low Estrogen and Osteoporosis Other Risk Factors Prevention Estrogen-Replacement Therapy When to See a Provider Frequently Asked Questions Bone strength and health are important to mobility and function, especially as you age.Menopauseis the natural end of fertility and officially begins one year after your last menstrual period....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWalkingYoga and PilatesSwimmingCyclingCalf StretchFront Thigh StretchHip Flexor StretchTime CommitmentTips Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Walking Yoga and Pilates Swimming Cycling Calf Stretch Front Thigh Stretch Hip Flexor Stretch Time Commitment Tips Restless legs syndrome (RLS)is aneurological disorderthat causes people to feel strong urges to shake their legs. Although there is no cure for RLS, exercise can be a viable option to reduce symptoms....

Although we’re far from the development of a Darth Vader-esque life support system, ECMO or extracorporeal membrane oxygenation has come a long way in recent years. Although initially a means of therapy used to help newborn babies, an increasing number of adults are receiving ECMO, and ECMO centers are popping up all over the world. According to the Extracorporeal Life Support Organization (ELSO), which keeps running tabs on ECMO, ever since 1990, ECMO has been used to help 58,842 people throughout the world, with that number increasing every year....

Key TakeawaysA recent study found that extreme heat was linked to higher rates of mental health-related emergency room visits in the U.S.Heat may exacerbate mental health symptoms in many ways.Experts say we need to both prepare for climate change-related emergencies, which are already happening, as well as push for systemic changes that will decrease or slow down their harmful impacts. Key Takeaways A recent study found that extreme heat was linked to higher rates of mental health-related emergency room visits in the U....

Key TakeawaysPatients with body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) related to their faces are finding that face masks ease their symptoms.By neutralizing their environments, face masks allow BDD patients to abandon compulsive coping habits.Experts say these effects are most likely temporary, but that there is a chance they may influence behavioral patterns after the pandemic. Key Takeaways Patients with body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) related to their faces are finding that face masks ease their symptoms....

Key Takeaways On March 16, local health officials and interfaith leaders gathered at the Washington National Cathedral for a major COVID-19 vaccine event. To encourage vaccination among faith-based communities and in an effort to demystify the process, more than two dozen religious leaders of Christian, Jewish, and Muslim faiths got vaccinated in public. During the event, Melissa Rogers, executive director of the White House Office of Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships, recognized the importance of faith-based organizations in helping more Americans get vaccinated....