Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDoes It Indicate Sex?TimelineNot Getting ItTreatmentSevere Morning Sickness Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Does It Indicate Sex? Timeline Not Getting It Treatment Severe Morning Sickness Eight out of 10 pregnant people experience morning sickness, which isnauseawith or without vomiting during pregnancy.It typically occurs around week six and goes away after the first trimester (between weeks 14 and 16). However, severe forms of morning sickness can last longer....

Massagemay help protect against high blood pressure (hypertension) which is a major risk factor forheart disease. Some studies suggest that getting a massage may help calm the part of the nervous system responsible for involuntary responses to dangerous or stressful situations (sympathetic nervous system). Although there has not been a lot of research on massage and blood pressure, some evidence shows that adding massage to your stress management routine could help you keep your blood pressure in check....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSelf-ChecksLabs and TestsDifferential DiagnosesFrequently Asked QuestionsNext in Measles GuideMeasles Prevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Self-Checks Labs and Tests Differential Diagnoses Frequently Asked Questions Next in Measles Guide ​Nearly 246 people worldwide, usually children, die per day from thispreventable disease. Measles-related deaths most frequently occur in developing countries with poor healthcare systems, but there are more and more outbreaks of measles in the United States and Europe due to lowered vaccination rates....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsMedicaid and Nursing Home CareLook-Back PeriodRevocable vs. IrrevocableMedicaid Asset Protection TrustIrrevocable Trust BenefitsAlternatives Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Medicaid and Nursing Home Care Look-Back Period Revocable vs. Irrevocable Medicaid Asset Protection Trust Irrevocable Trust Benefits Alternatives Medicaid Asset Protection Trusts (MAPTs) are irrevocable trusts that protect a Medicaid applicant’s assets from being counted for eligibility purposes. MAPTs enable people who would otherwise be ineligible for Medicaid to receive Medicaid coverage for the custodial long-term care they need, either at home or in a nursing home....

Drugs work in your body in a variety of ways. They can interfere with microorganisms (germs) that invade your body, destroy abnormal cells that cause cancer, replace deficient substances (such as hormones or vitamins), or change the way that cells work in your body. stevecoleimages / Vetta / Getty Images The following information is a basic overview of how some drugs work to improve your health. Fighting Infections An infection occurs when microorganisms, such as bacteria or viruses, invade your body....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHome RemediesOver-the-Counter DrugsPrescriptionsProceduresAlternative Therapies Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Home Remedies Over-the-Counter Drugs Prescriptions Procedures Alternative Therapies Every case is unique and may require the use of one or more treatments. Here are some of the options to keep in mind as you navigate treatment for meibomian gland dysfunction. Verywell / Theresa Chiechi Home Remedies and Lifestyle Since meibomian gland dysfunction can cause the buildup of oil, bacteria, and dead skin, part of the treatment approach is in clearing this debris away so oil can flow from the glands to the eye....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsMelanoma vs. SunspotsDo Sunspots Turn Into Melanoma?How Quickly Does Melanoma Form?Sunspot TreatmentMelanoma Treatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Melanoma vs. Sunspots Do Sunspots Turn Into Melanoma? How Quickly Does Melanoma Form? Sunspot Treatment Melanoma Treatment If you develop a spot on your skin, you might wonder if it ismelanomaor just a normal sign of aging. By contrast,sunspots, also known as age spots or liver spots, are typically harmless....

As you age, you may notice some changes to your bladder and vagina that may affect your intimate life. What might you expect as you approach menopause? How does the change in hormones at menopause affect your vagina, urinary tract, and sexual health, and what can you do to manage these unpleasant side effects? The changes in your urinary tract and vagina are not always a welcome introduction to menopause. Thankfully, there are often several solutions for each of these symptoms that can reduce the impact they have on your quality of life....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHome Remedies and LifestyleOTC TherapiesPrescriptionsComplementary/AlternativeNext in Menopause GuideBest Ways to Support a Partner During Menopause Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Home Remedies and Lifestyle OTC Therapies Prescriptions Complementary/Alternative Next in Menopause Guide Menopauseis a normal part of a woman’s life, not a disease that needs to be treated. Still, many women seek treatment to relieve symptoms that result from the significant hormonal changes that occur....

Menthol creams and lotions can provide temporary relief from minor arthritis pain and pain from strains, bruises, and sprains. Generally considered safe, these pain-relieving products still need to be applied according to the packaging instructions or the advice of your healthcare provider.Yulia Naumenko / Getty ImagesHow Menthol WorksMenthol comes from peppermint oil extracted from plants. It can be both naturally extracted from plants and produced from chemicals.Menthol creates a pleasant diversion with its cooling sensation from pain and other irritations....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCancers Likely to MetastasizeHow Cancer SpreadsSymptomsDiagnosisTreatmentPrognosisFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Cancers Likely to Metastasize How Cancer Spreads Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment Prognosis Frequently Asked Questions Metastatic cancer to the lungs means that cancerfrom another region of the body has spread to the lungs. Another term for metastatic cancer to the lungs is secondary cancer in the lungs, as theprimary canceris the place in the body where cancer began or originated....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow Ear Infections StartSymptomsDiagnosisWhat Else Could It Be?When to See Your Healthcare ProviderTreatmentFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How Ear Infections Start Symptoms Diagnosis What Else Could It Be? When to See Your Healthcare Provider Treatment Frequently Asked Questions This article discusses the causes, symptoms, and diagnosis of ear infections. It also includes information about other possible reasons you or your child may have ear pain and redness....

Key TakeawaysAn oil spill off the coast of Huntington Beach in California has contaminated miles of beach, ocean and wetlands with toxic petroleum.Oil spills can harm wildlife and ecosystems, polluting drinking water and food systems for both animals and humans.Experts say the long-term health effects to communities that are exposed to oil spills are not well understood and require more research. Key Takeaways An oil spill off the coast of Huntington Beach in California has contaminated miles of beach, ocean and wetlands with toxic petroleum....