Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhy Yoga for Back Pain Is BeneficialPoses to Try for Back PainTalk to a Healthcare Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Why Yoga for Back Pain Is Beneficial Poses to Try for Back Pain Talk to a Healthcare Provider Back painaffects more than 80% of people worldwide.Yoga stretcheshelp decrease back pain for some people, though results are similar to the benefits of other types of exercise....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPreexisting InfectionsTreatment FailureIncomplete STI ScreeningFalse-Negative TestsAsymptomatic InfectionsAccidental CureWays STIs Are Not TransmittedNon-Sexual STI Transmission Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Preexisting Infections Treatment Failure Incomplete STI Screening False-Negative Tests Asymptomatic Infections Accidental Cure Ways STIs Are Not Transmitted Non-Sexual STI Transmission Despite what you may think, it is possible to get a sexually transmitted infection (STI) like chlamydia, gonorrhea, or herpes without your partner cheating on you....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow Antibiotics Help With BoilsTypes of AntibioticsWhen They’re UsedDosagePotential Side Effects Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How Antibiotics Help With Boils Types of Antibiotics When They’re Used Dosage Potential Side Effects Boils, also known as furuncles, are hard, painful, pus-filled bumps on the surface of the skin. They typically appear red and swollen, covering the infected hair follicles and surrounding skin....

Key TakeawaysExperts say that people should be cautious about using artificial intelligence (AI) tools like ChatGPT for medical advice.While ChatGPT can be useful to learn about certain conditions or symptoms, it can also provide false information or lead to incorrect diagnoses.If you have any questions about your health, experts recommend reaching out to your healthcare provider instead of relying on services like ChatGPT. Key Takeaways Experts say that people should be cautious about using artificial intelligence (AI) tools like ChatGPT for medical advice....

Key TakeawaysMost women do not start receiving mammograms until after they are between the ages of 40 and 50, based on existing recommendations.If you are younger than 40 and seeking a mammogram, your personal risk factors will help determine whether you’ll be granted one and whether insurance will cover it.Your provider is the best person to help you work through insurance barriers. Key Takeaways Most women do not start receiving mammograms until after they are between the ages of 40 and 50, based on existing recommendations....

Although it may seem like a pretty simple function, swallowing is one of the most complicated tasks that your body performs. The process requires delicate coordination between your brain and certain nerves and muscles, and issues with swallowing can have a major effect on your overall quality of life. Guido Mieth / Taxi / Getty Images Cranial Nerves and Muscles Involved in Swallowing Swallowing occurs inthree sequential phases, all requiring the careful coordination of muscles in the mouth, pharynx (your throat), larynx (your voice box), and esophagus (the tube that carries food from your throat to your stomach)....

Key TakeawaysA new study suggests that our taste preferences might be more linked to our genes than previously thought.Brain-related factors might also play a role, especially for people who prefer high-calorie foods.Understanding that our taste preferences are not completely under our control can help us make healthy choices that foster a satisfying, positive relationship with food. Key Takeaways A new study suggests that our taste preferences might be more linked to our genes than previously thought....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Gut Flora?DevelopmentLocationFunctionsWhat Affects Gut Flora?SymptomsAssociated Health ConditionsTreatmentImproving Gut Flora Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Gut Flora? Development Location Functions What Affects Gut Flora? Symptoms Associated Health Conditions Treatment Improving Gut Flora The gut flora supports your immune system, helps metabolism, and affects brain health. In medicine, “flora” is the term for microorganisms on or within the human body, such as the gut flora—also called the gutmicrobiotaand gut microbiome....

Key TakeawaysGastrointestinal distress can be a symptom of COVID infection, and it may also be a feature of long COVID.Disruptions to the gut microbiome have been observed in studies of people with acute COVID-19.Researchers are working to understand how the microbiome and the gut-brain axis may be involved in long COVID. Key Takeaways Gastrointestinal distress can be a symptom of COVID infection, and it may also be a feature of long COVID....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWeaknessSpasticityLoss of Coordination Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Weakness Spasticity Loss of Coordination Inmultiple sclerosis(MS), damage to nerve fibers in the central nervous system impairs the signaling that occurs between your nerves and muscles. As a result,muscleweakness, spasticity, and a loss of coordination may occur. You may experience some of these issues early in your disease course (and they may worsen with time), or they may arise as your MS advances....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsFrequency of SexHealth BenefitsTreating ConditionsImproving Sex Life Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Frequency of Sex Health Benefits Treating Conditions Improving Sex Life The frequency ofsex after 60may be different than it is for people in their 20s, 30s, 40s, and even 50s, but that does not mean that older adults do not want or enjoy sex. There may be adjustments you need to make after you turn 60, but that’s true of any other lifestyle change that can affect sexual function....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHPV in WomenDiagnosisTransmissionEffect on RelationshipsTreatmentWhen Does HPV Go Away?HPV Vaccination Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents HPV in Women Diagnosis Transmission Effect on Relationships Treatment When Does HPV Go Away? HPV Vaccination Human papillomavirus (HPV)is the most common sexually transmitted infection (STI) worldwide.HPV impacts people of all sexes. Nearly 80% of women will contract at least one type in their lifetime.There are over 100 types of HPV....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSide Effects and SafetyGardasil for Men and BoysHPV in MalesImmunization ScheduleContraindications Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Side Effects and Safety Gardasil for Men and Boys HPV in Males Immunization Schedule Contraindications Gardasil9is a vaccine (immunization) that protects against humanpapillomavirus(HPV). Gardasil side effects are not common and are usually mild. For example, some people may experience soreness, redness, or swelling at the injection site....