Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow It’s TransmittedWays It Isn’tChance of Sexual TransmissionRisk FactorsReinfectionBlood DonorsTesting ImportanceFrequently Asked QuestionsNext in Hepatitis C GuideSymptoms of Hepatitis C Virus Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How It’s Transmitted Ways It Isn’t Chance of Sexual Transmission Risk Factors Reinfection Blood Donors Testing Importance Frequently Asked Questions Next in Hepatitis C Guide michelangeloop / Getty Images Hepatitis C can cause acute or chronic diseases....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHerbs to Prevent Thyroid DiseaseHerbs for HyperthyroidismHerbs for Subclinical HypothyroidismHerbs for Thyroid TumorsHerbs for GoitersHerbs for Iodine DeficiencyFAQ Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Herbs to Prevent Thyroid Disease Herbs for Hyperthyroidism Herbs for Subclinical Hypothyroidism Herbs for Thyroid Tumors Herbs for Goiters Herbs for Iodine Deficiency FAQ Many people look for natural alternatives tothyroid hormone replacementor anti-thyroidtreatment. You may have heard herbs for hyperthyroidism and other conditions can improve thyroid symptoms....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSelf-ChecksLabs and TestsIn NewbornsDifferential DiagnosesTreatmentNext in Herpes GuideTreatments That Heal Herpes Sores Faster Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Self-Checks Labs and Tests In Newborns Differential Diagnoses Treatment Next in Herpes Guide Herpes simplex virus (HSV)types 1 and 2 can be diagnosed based on the appearance of lesions (if present), as well as with laboratory tests. In general, if you do not have symptoms, there is no need for you to have any diagnostic testing for HSV type 1—the type that causes cold sores....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDetermining TreatmentHome Remedies/LifestyleOTC TherapiesPrescription MedicineSurgeries and ProceduresCAMFrequently Asked QuestionsNext in Hidradenitis Suppurativa GuideHidradenitis Suppurativa (Acne Inversa) Overview Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Determining Treatment Home Remedies/Lifestyle OTC Therapies Prescription Medicine Surgeries and Procedures CAM Frequently Asked Questions Next in Hidradenitis Suppurativa Guide Treatinghidradenitis suppurativa(HS), a chronic skin condition, often requires managing both the physical symptoms and the emotional ones. Without treatment, it can lead to seriouscomplicationssuch assquamous cell carcinoma(a type of skin cancer), a bacterial skin infection calledcellulitis....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCholesterol ChangesMetabolic SyndromeWhen to Get HelpFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Cholesterol Changes Metabolic Syndrome When to Get Help Frequently Asked Questions A high level of glucose (sugar) in the bloodstream is associated with a host of complications, including cholesterol abnormalities. The linking factor: insulin resistance—when cells no longer respond appropriately to the hormoneinsulin. As a result, a person may develop an abnormal cholesterol profile—low high-density lipoprotein (HDL, or “good cholesterol”), high low-density lipoprotein (LDL, or “bad cholesterol”), and high triglycerides....

Highcholesterolcan increase your risk of having a stroke. This waxy substance contributes to the buildup of deposits, known asplaques, within blood vessels.Plaques can accumulate in the coronary arteries, which supply oxygen to the heart, and in the carotid arteries, which supply oxygen to the brain. A stroke occurs when a blockage prevents blood from reaching the brain. Science Photo Library / Getty Images This article explores the role of cholesterol in stroke and how you can reduce your risk of having a stroke....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTherapiesMedicationAlternative TreatmentsLifestyleOutlook Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Therapies Medication Alternative Treatments Lifestyle Outlook Histrionic personality disorder(HPD) treatment usually begins with psychotherapy. Sometimes medications are prescribed to help with distressing symptoms like depression andanxiety. People with HPD have unstable emotions and a distorted self-image. Their self-esteem depends on the approval of others, and they often behave dramatically to get attention.People with this personality disorder often don’t think anything is wrong....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsOral ThrushOral Hairy LeukoplakiaOral HerpesHyperpigmentationOral WartsPreventive Oral Care Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Oral Thrush Oral Hairy Leukoplakia Oral Herpes Hyperpigmentation Oral Warts Preventive Oral Care The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) can affect areas of the mouth, including the tongue. Oral symptoms are common for people with HIV, with anywhere from 30% to 80% of individuals experiencing some type of mouth sore or lesion....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsBackgroundAntiretroviral TherapyTreatment GuidelinesStarting TreatmentLifestyleOTC TherapiesComplementary TherapyFrequently Asked QuestionsNext in HIV/AIDS GuideWhat Is HIV/AIDS? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Background Antiretroviral Therapy Treatment Guidelines Starting Treatment Lifestyle OTC Therapies Complementary Therapy Frequently Asked Questions Next in HIV/AIDS Guide This article is part ofHealth Divide: HIV, a destination in our Health Divide series. Thanks to advances in treatment, people withHIVare living longer, healthier lives than ever before....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow HMOs WorkTypes of HMOsHMO vs. Other InsurancePros and Cons of HMOs Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How HMOs Work Types of HMOs HMO vs. Other Insurance Pros and Cons of HMOs A health maintenance organization (HMO) is a type of health insurance that employs or contracts with a network of physicians or medical groups to offer care at set (and often reduced) costs....

Key TakeawaysA small study showed that using hookworms could be a promising new treatment for a type of inflammatory bowel disease called ulcerative colitis.Thousands of people with inflammatory bowel disease have claimed that they’ve successfully used hookworms to reduce gut inflammation, but that evidence was just anecdotal.Since the study was small, more research is needed to show that hookworms could be a safe, effective treatment for UC or other types of inflammatory bowel disease....

Key Takeaways:Since March, hospitals have implemented strict visitation policies, which have profoundly impacted patients and their families.Now, hospitals nationwide are slowly relaxing their protocols and seeking feasible ways to manage the emotional needs of patients while preventing the spread of COVID-19.Restrictive hospital visitation can leave patients without an advocate and physical support from their loved ones. Key Takeaways: It was May 15 when Emily Schmitz’s 78-year-old father was first admitted to the hospital forsmall bowel obstructionsurgery....

People often refer toHPVas the “cervical cancervirus.” However, that’s a misnomer. HPV is associated with a number of cancers in both women and men, including anal cancer. Anal cancer risk is associated with the practice of unprotected(condomless) anal sex. While the exact cause of anal cancer is not known, there are certain factors that increase the risk. This includes HPV infection. However, just over 10% of anal cancers are not due to HPV infections....