Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesIncision CareRisk FactorsPreventionTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Incision Care Risk Factors Prevention Treatment If you are planning to have surgery, you may be surprised to know that scarring can be reduced or prevented after your procedure. While some scarring is inevitable, you can help minimize scarring withgood incision careand other methods of scar prevention. This article explains the causes and risk factors for scarring after surgery....

Parkinson’s disease(PD) results from the death of dopamine-producing (dopaminergic) nerve cells within an area of the brain called the substantia nigra.Sincedopamineregulates movement, depletion of it results in motor (movement-related) symptoms like shaking, stiffness, and walking problems. Non-motor symptoms, likedepression, sleep problems, and loss of smell, also commonly occur.While there is no definitive way yet to prevent Parkinson’s disease, eating a “brain-healthy” diet and incorporating physical activity into your daily routine might help reduce the risk or delay symptom onset....

There are no guaranteed suggestions for how to preventPeyronie’s disease(PD)—a condition in which scar tissue inside thepeniscauses curved, painfulerections. Scientists do not know exactly what causes it. But since trauma to the penis is thought to contribute, avoiding injuries to the penis may help. This article describes the causes and risk factors of Peyronie’s disease and ways to possibly reduce your risk of this surprisingly common penis disorder. What Is Peyronie’s Disease?...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsRisk FactorsPreventionRecoveryWhen to See a Healthcare ProviderFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Risk Factors Prevention Recovery When to See a Healthcare Provider Frequently Asked Questions Pneumonia leads to airway inflammation and the alveoli (air sacs) may fill with fluid. ljubaphoto / Getty Images The severity of your symptoms can range from mild to life-threatening, underscoring the importance of prevention, early diagnosis, and prompt treatment....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWho Is at Risk?Eat a Healthy DietAchieve a Healthy WeightExercise Every DayTreat Sleep ApneaFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Who Is at Risk? Eat a Healthy Diet Achieve a Healthy Weight Exercise Every Day Treat Sleep Apnea Frequently Asked Questions This article will discuss steps to prevent or reverse prediabetes and improve overall health. Nitat Termmee / Getty Images...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsLifestyleEjaculation FrequencyRegular ScreeningPredicting MetastasisPredicting Recurrence Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Lifestyle Ejaculation Frequency Regular Screening Predicting Metastasis Predicting Recurrence Approximately 1 in 8 people with a prostate are diagnosed with prostate cancer during their lifetime.The main risk factors for this condition cannot be changed. They are: The scientific evidence linking lifestyle habits to increased or decreased prostate cancer risk is mixed. However, some modifiable risk factors have been identified, which may reduce your risk both before diagnosis and after treatment....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPrevent SpreadingPrevention in KidsSevere RSVRSV VaccinePrevention in BabiesTime Being ContagiousNext in RSV GuideWhat Is RSV? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Prevent Spreading Prevention in Kids Severe RSV RSV Vaccine Prevention in Babies Time Being Contagious Next in RSV Guide Respiratory syncytial virus(RSV)is a common, highly contagious illness that affects the nose, throat, and lungs.Although RSV usually causes mild illness with cold-like symptoms, the infection can cause severe respiratory illness in infants, young children, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems or underlying health conditions....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTransmissionFood Preparation and HandlingAnimal and Pet ContactBackyard FarmingIdentifying OutbreaksFrequently Asked QuestionsNext in Salmonella GuideSalmonella: Everything You Need to Know Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Transmission Food Preparation and Handling Animal and Pet Contact Backyard Farming Identifying Outbreaks Frequently Asked Questions Next in Salmonella Guide Preventing infectionis especially important for those most at risk of a severe illness, including young children, the elderly, and those withweakened immune systems....

If you or your child has been exposed toscabies, it’s normal to feel anxious about the prospect of contracting it too. Just take a deep breath. There are some steps you can take to help prevent scabies. Verywell / Emily Roberts General Prevention Tips The best way to prevent scabies is to avoid having direct skin-to-skin contact with someone who has scabies. Obviously, this isn’t always feasible. You may not know if someone has scabies....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsClean and DryAvoid Swimming in Dirty WaterProper Ear Wax HygieneEarplugsTake Care of Your SkinEar DropsAvoid RecurrenceFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Clean and Dry Avoid Swimming in Dirty Water Proper Ear Wax Hygiene Earplugs Take Care of Your Skin Ear Drops Avoid Recurrence Frequently Asked Questions Swimmer’s earis anouter ear infectionthat develops when contaminated water sits in the ear for a prolonged period of time....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPrevention After ExposureNext StepsManaging SymptomsYear-Round PreventionFlu VaccineLimit Contagiousness Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Prevention After Exposure Next Steps Managing Symptoms Year-Round Prevention Flu Vaccine Limit Contagiousness Between 9 million and 41 million Americans were infected with some strain of influenza (“the flu”) in the 2023–2024 flu season. Out of the more than 330 million people in the United States, these infections led to roughly 700,000 hospital stays and 51,000 deaths....

Infectious mononucleosis, or mono, is a disease spread throughsalivaand other bodily fluids. It is therefore also known as “the kissing disease.” Mono is common in settings where individuals are in close quarters, such as college dormitories. Although less common, mono can also be spread through sexual contact, blood transfusions, and organ transplants. There is no vaccine to protect you against mono, and people can spread it before they know they have the illness....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsProtectionBefore Heading OutdoorsWhile OutdoorsAfter Being OutdoorsCreate a Tick-Free ZoneInsect RepellentsIf You Find a Tick Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Protection Before Heading Outdoors While Outdoors After Being Outdoors Create a Tick-Free Zone Insect Repellents If You Find a Tick Tick-borne diseases like Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain spotted fever are a public health concern in many parts of the United States. Fortunately, you can repel ticks and help prevent their bites....