Key Takeaways Using nothing more than their powers of smell, dogs can find explosives and illegal drugs and even diagnose cancer. For some months now, they have been in the process of adding another skill to their repertoire: COVID-19 detection. Dogs around the world have already demonstrated an impressive ability to detect COVID-19 with nothing more than a single whiff of a sample of bodily fluid. In a recent study,Dominique Grandjean, DVM, professor at the University Paris-Est’s National Veterinary School of Alfort in France, and colleagues found that the six participating dogs were able to detect COVID-19 with an accuracy rate higher than that of some widely available diagnostic tests....

In a world increasingly dependent on technology, bright screens are more commonly part of our everyday life. These screens range broadly in size and purpose: televisions, computers, tablets, smartphones, e-books, and even wearable tech. How does thisartificial light,especially when viewed at night, potentially impact our sleep? Learn how light at night affects our body’scircadian rhythmand whether it might contribute toinsomniaand difficulty awakening. In addition, consider ways to reduce light exposure and counteract its effects....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsProfessional ScreeningsLabs and TestsSelf TestingDetermining SubtypesLifestyle and Environment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Professional Screenings Labs and Tests Self Testing Determining Subtypes Lifestyle and Environment Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is often incorrectly self-diagnosed. For an accurateseasonal affective disorderdiagnosis, a certain set of criteria, set forth in the “Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders” (DSM-5) need to be met. The current DSM-5 terminology for SAD is major depressive disorder with seasonal pattern....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhen Do They Occur?Mild SymptomsSevere SymptomsTriggersOver-the-Counter ReliefDrug-Free TreatmentLong-Term Solutions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents When Do They Occur? Mild Symptoms Severe Symptoms Triggers Over-the-Counter Relief Drug-Free Treatment Long-Term Solutions As the seasons shift, many people find themselves grappling with an unwelcome guest: seasonal allergies, also known as hay fever or allergic rhinitis.Allergies can significantly disrupt daily life, causinga range of uncomfortable symptoms....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsHyperseborrheaCausesHome RemediesPreventionWhen to Get Help Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Hyperseborrhea Causes Home Remedies Prevention When to Get Help If left untreated, the buildup ofsebumon the scalp can lead todandruff, acne, local skin infection, and even hair loss. Verywell / Laura Porter How Sebum Protects Skin and Hair Sebum is made up of fatty acids, sugars, waxes, and other natural chemicals that form a protective barrier to prevent water evaporation....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhen Does It Begin?SymptomsTestingSelf-SoothingSupportWays to CommunicateSeeking Medical Care Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents When Does It Begin? Symptoms Testing Self-Soothing Support Ways to Communicate Seeking Medical Care Selectivemutismoccurs when a person who speaks verbally in some situations or settings does not speak in others. This is a medical condition, not a behavioral concern. It affects 1% to 2% of people, making it rare....

During my first week of college in 2001, I started experiencing flu-like symptoms: fatigue, abdominal pressure, and frequent urgent trips to the bathroom—having loose stools up to six times per day. My daily diet consisted of white rice, oatmeal, and a little cheese, all binding foods that can harden your stool and ease diarrhea symptoms. Within two years, I went from being told I hadirritable bowel syndrome(IBS) to dropping 30 pounds through blood loss and frequent bowel movements that plummeted my blood pressure, leaving me sweating, nauseated, and lightheaded every time....

This article is part ofHealth Divide: Menopause and Black Women, a destination in our Health Divide series. Dr. Stacia Alexander is an experienced psychotherapist and professional counselor who provides mental health care to underrepresented communities. For a very long time, my mom’s experience with menopause was my benchmark for how I believed everyone’s menopause symptoms would be. Her experience impacted me so much that it motivated my own medical decisions when I was in my 20s....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDefinitionSenility vs. DementiaDementia Causes and StagesPreventionTreatmentWhen to See a Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Definition Senility vs. Dementia Dementia Causes and Stages Prevention Treatment When to See a Provider “Senility” is a term that can mean anything related to old age. For instance, senile arthritis is a joint disease that arises in one’s senior years. “Senile” and “senility,” though, are more commonly used to describe age-related cognitive decline—as in senile Alzheimer’s, senile dementia, and senile plaques....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsComplicationsSymptomsDiagnosisTreatmentRecovery TimePrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Complications Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment Recovery Time Prevention A femoral neck fracture is a type ofhip fractureof thethigh bone (femur)—just below the ball of the ball-and-socket hip joint. This type of fracture disconnects the ball from the rest of the femur. It often causes groin pain that worsens when you put weight on the injured leg....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is an Enlarged Heart?SymptomsCausesComplicationsTreatmentWhen to See a Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is an Enlarged Heart? Symptoms Causes Complications Treatment When to See a Provider The life expectancy for someone with an enlarged heart largely depends on the underlying cause of the condition, as well as risk factors for cardiovascular complications. An enlarged heart, also known ascardiomegaly, can lead to serious health problems such as heart failure, stroke, or even sudden death....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat It IsUntreatedStaging and GradingCure and Treatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What It Is Untreated Staging and Grading Cure and Treatment Basal cell skin cancer(basal cell carcinoma) is usually treatable and can even be curable. If it’s not treated, basal cell skin carcinoma can cause disfigurement and other complications. Most of the time, removing basal cell skin cancer is the only treatment needed....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesComplicationsWhen to See a Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Complications When to See a Provider Bone marrow edemaoccurs when fluid builds up inside yourbone marrow(the spongy mass in the center of bones that produces blood cells). There are many possible causes of bone marrow edema, ranging from arthritis and bone injury to more serious or debilitating conditions like osteoporosis, bone infections, bone tumors, and bone cancer....