Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsFunctionAnatomyAssociated Conditions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Function Anatomy Associated Conditions Theendocardiumis a thin, smooth tissue that makes up the lining of thechambers and valves of the heart. The innermost layer of the heart’s walls, it serves as a barrier between cardiac muscles and the bloodstream and contains necessary blood vessels. It also houses the heart’sconduction system, which regulates the activity of cardiac muscles....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow the 5-Day Fast WorksWhat to EatWhat to AvoidPotential BenefitsPotential Side EffectsIs It Right for You?Other Fasting Diets Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How the 5-Day Fast Works What to Eat What to Avoid Potential Benefits Potential Side Effects Is It Right for You? Other Fasting Diets A fast-mimicking, or fasting-mimicking, diet copies fasting’s effects while allowing small portions of food. Fasting is going without food or beverages for a certain period....

Key TakeawaysThe FDA has been working with companies on evaluating new and updated vaccines, diagnostic tests, and treatments for COVID-19 variants.This week, the FDA released guidance documents for companies on how to test those products.Current vaccines appear to be effective against severe disease and deaths from COVID-19 and people should be vaccinated when it is their turn. Key Takeaways The FDA has been working with companies on evaluating new and updated vaccines, diagnostic tests, and treatments for COVID-19 variants....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesRisks in ChildrenSigns and SymptomsWhen to Go to the ERDiagnosis and TreatmentFlu PreventionFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Risks in Children Signs and Symptoms When to Go to the ER Diagnosis and Treatment Flu Prevention Frequently Asked Questions The flu (influenza) can usually be managed in adults, teens, and older children, but babies and children under 2 are at high risk of complications due to their immature immune systems....

Key Takeaways President Joe Biden on Tuesday signed into law theInflation Reduction Act(IRA), a sprawling piece of legislation designed to combat climate change, tax corporations more fairly, and reduce health care spending. While most of the health-related measures will impact Medicare beneficiaries age 65 and older, the millions of individuals insured through the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) health insurance marketplaces will benefit, too. That’s thanks to an extension of a federal subsidy that reduces monthly premiums, originally introduced under a 2021 COVID stimulus bill....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow Does the Lymphatic System Work?Lymphatic System OrgansLymphatic DiseasesLymphatic System and General HealthCaring for Your Lymphatic SystemFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How Does the Lymphatic System Work? Lymphatic System Organs Lymphatic Diseases Lymphatic System and General Health Caring for Your Lymphatic System Frequently Asked Questions Thelymphaticsystem (also called the lymphoid system) is part of the immune system. The system moves lymph, a clear fluid containingwhite blood cells, through your bloodstream....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is It?How It HelpsHow to Use It Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is It? How It Helps How to Use It Hospice comfort kits contain prescribed medications used to treatend-of-life symptoms, such as pain, anxiety, nausea, and shortness of breath. Many kits come with medications for reducing mucus production and the “death rattle” of wet breathing sounds that mucus buildup causes....

It seems to happen every month, like clockwork. Your skin appears to be clearing up nicely when suddenly it begins erupting in breakouts again, just around the time of your period. Could you be imagining it, or is premenstrual acne a real phenomenon?ferlistockphoto / Getty ImagesPremenstrual Acne SymptomsPremenstrual acne is a real phenomenon. Premenstrual acne, often dubbed “PMS acne,” is a consistent flare-up or worsening of acne every month, coinciding with the menstrual cycle....

Key TakeawaysThe National Institute of Health in February launched a program to address structural racism in biomedical science called UNITE.Since the program’s inception, the NIH has sought out community feedback on improving their current initiatives from the scientific community and has dedicated a total of $60 million toward initiatives focused on health disparities.Research proposals from Black or African American applicants were 13 percentage points less likely to receive NIH funding than whites....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhy Is Noristerat Not Available in the United States?Noristerat UsesHow Noristerat WorksAfter the InjectionSide Effects of NoristeratContraindicationsEffectiveness of Noristerat Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Why Is Noristerat Not Available in the United States? Noristerat Uses How Noristerat Works After the Injection Side Effects of Noristerat Contraindications Effectiveness of Noristerat The effectiveness, advantages, and disadvantages of Noristerat are similar to Depo Provera but its duration of action is shorter (Noristerat lasts for eight weeks as compared to Depo Provera, which lasts for 12 weeks)....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow It WorksEating the Okinawan WayWhat to EatWhat to RestrictThe Diet and LongevityOther Health BenefitsRestrictionsIs It for You? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How It Works Eating the Okinawan Way What to Eat What to Restrict The Diet and Longevity Other Health Benefits Restrictions Is It for You? The Okinawa diet is based on a traditional style of eating that people living in Japan’s Okinawa islands follow....

Rachel Charlton-Dailey is a journalist specializing in health and disability. Their work is featured in publications such as Healthline, Huffpost, Metro UK, The Guardian, and Business Insider. Charlton-Dailey often uses her platform to spotlight issues that affect disabled people. Here, they share how virtual events can make public speaking more accessible. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, many people faced a learning curve as they adapted to remote work or school. But as a disabled freelance journalist, I’d thrived under the added flexibility for just about two years....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is the Soleus Muscle?FunctionConditionsTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is the Soleus Muscle? Function Conditions Treatment The soleus muscle runs along the back of your lower leg. This large, powerful muscle starts from the back of your shin bone and attaches to your heel bone as part of theAchilles tendon. You have two soleus muscles located in each lower leg....