Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsOTC TherapiesRid (pyrethrins plus piperonyl butoxide)Home RemediesPrescriptionsComplementary MedicineFrequently Asked QuestionsNext in Head Lice GuideCoping With Head Lice Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents OTC Therapies Rid (pyrethrins plus piperonyl butoxide) Home Remedies Prescriptions Complementary Medicine Frequently Asked Questions Next in Head Lice Guide It can be distressing to discoverhead lice. However, you can follow some simple steps to effectively treat the lice at home....

Adverse selection inhealth insurancehappens when sicker people—or those who present a higher risk to the insurer—buy health insurance while healthier people don’t buy it. Adverse selection can also happen if sicker people buy more health insurance or more robust health plans while healthier people buy lesscoverage. This article will explain why adverse selection is bad for a health insurance risk pool, what health insurers do to avoid it, and how government programs can mitigate adverse selection issues....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsIndividual Health InsuranceMedicareMedicare AdvantageMedicaidTravel InsuranceSummaryFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Individual Health Insurance Medicare Medicare Advantage Medicaid Travel Insurance Summary Frequently Asked Questions If you live in more than one place, how does your health insurance coverage work? That’s a question that you might not think of until you’re contemplating the possibility of having homes in multiple states, but it’s worth considering well in advance, as it can be complicated....

Eye muscle testing is done to reveal restricted or abnormal eye movement. This may be due to eye muscle weakness or another issue with functioning and can indicate an optical condition such as strabismus (i.e., being cross-eyed). It may sound like something only done in special cases, but it’s actually a preliminary test and an essential part of anycomprehensive eye examination. shaun / Getty Images Your ophthalmologist may also refer to eye muscle testing as extraocular movement testing or ocular motility testing....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsBenefits of Protein PowderWays It Is HealthyWays It is UnhealthySafe UseEvaluating It Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Benefits of Protein Powder Ways It Is Healthy Ways It is Unhealthy Safe Use Evaluating It Protein powders aren’t either inherently good or bad. They vary in healthiness. Some brands are OK, while others aren’t. For example, protein powders with too much sugar or heavy metal contaminants are unhealthy and should be avoided....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsNutritionBrown Rice vs. White RiceHealth BenefitsRisksCooking Directions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Nutrition Brown Rice vs. White Rice Health Benefits Risks Cooking Directions White rice is a grain of rice that has had its husk, bran, and germ removed. It’s a highly popular food worldwide because it is inexpensive and provides basic nutrition. While white rice has the parts removed that bring many of the health benefits associated with rice, it is often enriched with added nutrients to offset what it lost in the milling process....

Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Home Remedies and Lifestyle Prescriptions Specialist-Driven Procedures Palliative Care Complementary Medicine (CAM) Frequently Asked Questions Next in Heart Disease Guide Sinceheart diseaseis a term that encompasses a wide range of heart conditions, treatment depends entirely upon what condition you have. In general, lifestyle changes such as implementing acardiac diet, smoking cessation, exercising, and maintaining a healthy weight are recommended. Prescriptions, procedures, or surgeries may also be needed, depending on the type of disease you have and its severity....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSelf-ChecksPhysical ExaminationLabs and TestsImagingDifferential DiagnosisFrequently Asked QuestionsNext in Heart Failure GuideHow Heart Failure Is Treated Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Self-Checks Physical Examination Labs and Tests Imaging Differential Diagnosis Frequently Asked Questions Next in Heart Failure Guide Symptoms of heart failure (such as shortness of breath and swelling) can mimic those of other health issues. It’s important to bring such concerns to your healthcare provider’s attention, so they can determine whether heart failure or another condition is the cause....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHeart Failure MedicationsLifestyle ChangesOver-the-Counter TherapiesComplementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM)ProceduresFrequently Asked QuestionsNext in Heart Failure GuideEverything You Need to Know About Heart Failure Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Heart Failure Medications Lifestyle Changes Over-the-Counter Therapies Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) Procedures Frequently Asked Questions Next in Heart Failure Guide Heart disease cannot be cured, but survival and quality of life with heart failure can be improved with medical treatment, lifestyle modifications, and sometimes specialized surgical procedures....

People with multiple sclerosis (MS) often experience a temporary worsening of their symptoms in hot weather or when they run a fever. These temporary changes can result from as little as one-quarter to one-half of a degree elevation in core body temperature, as an elevated temperature further impairs the ability of demyelinated nerves to conduct electrical impulses. 3:013 Women Share Their Experiences Managing MS in the Heat 3:01 3 Women Share Their Experiences Managing MS in the Heat Symptoms Numbness in the extremitiesFatigueBlurred visionTremorWeaknessCognitive problems...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPurposeRisks and ContraindicationsBeforeDuringAfterResults Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Purpose Risks and Contraindications Before During After Results A hemoglobin test measures the amount ofhemoglobin(Hb or Hgb) in your blood. This protein in yourred blood cells(RBCs) carries oxygen and carbon dioxide between the lungs and the rest of the body. An altered hemoglobin level is often a sign of disease. Without the right amount, your body may not have enough energy to function optimally....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSelf-Checks/At-Home TestingPhysical TestsDifferential DiagnosesFrequently Asked QuestionsNext in Hemorrhoids GuideHemorrhoids Home Remedies and OTC Treatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Self-Checks/At-Home Testing Physical Tests Differential Diagnoses Frequently Asked Questions Next in Hemorrhoids Guide Hemorrhoidsmay feel embarrassing to address, which is why many people try to diagnose themselves andavoid seeing a healthcare provider. However, it’s important to see a healthcare provider to get a proper diagnosis andtreatment....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesSymptomsMonitoring AnemiaTipsFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Symptoms Monitoring Anemia Tips Frequently Asked Questions Thevirus is spreadthrough contact with the blood of someone who has it. There is no vaccine available to prevent this illness. However, there are treatment options available that can cure the infection. Treatment for hepatitis C typically consists of antiviral drugs, usually a combination of two or three medications....