Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsScheduleBenefitsHesitancyIngredientsAdult VaccineOngoing ScreeningFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Schedule Benefits Hesitancy Ingredients Adult Vaccine Ongoing Screening Frequently Asked Questions HPV infections usually go undetected because they don’t always present symptoms and tend to go away on their own. Some types of HPV can causegenital warts, while others can become more serious and lead to cancer of thecervix,vulva,vagina,penis, anus, or back of the throat....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPreventionFAQs Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prevention FAQs Herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1)andherpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2)are two highly contagious viruses that can cause outbreaks of watery blisters on the skin andmucous membranesof the mouth, lips, nose, genitals, rectum, and eyes. Boy_Anupong / Getty Images Today, there is an increasing crossover between the two herpes types, and only diagnostic testing can reveal which virus is causing which type of infection....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Diabetes?Uses and IngredientsDosage OverviewEfficacySide EffectsWhich One Should I Take?Storage RequirementsPotential for InteractionFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Diabetes? Uses and Ingredients Dosage Overview Efficacy Side Effects Which One Should I Take? Storage Requirements Potential for Interaction Frequently Asked Questions Humalog and NovoLog are two brand-name, artificial versions of naturally actinginsulin, insulinlispro, and insulinaspart, respectively. These are used to manage blood sugar (glucose) levels indiabetes mellitus....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypes of BitesSymptomsTreatmentComplicationsFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types of Bites Symptoms Treatment Complications Frequently Asked Questions Human bites are often more dangerous than people might think. A human bite is when a person, typically a child, bites another person. Common scenarios that lead to a bite wound include children’s play-fighting or a hand striking a tooth when punching....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsNumber of JointsAnatomyCategories and TypesConditionsImproving Health Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Number of Joints Anatomy Categories and Types Conditions Improving Health Joints are the connection points between two or more bones. They’re made up of bone as well as soft tissues like ligaments, cartilage, and tendons. All joints help hold your bones together, and most allow you to move in different ways....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentHow Long to RecoverCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment How Long to Recover Coping Humanmetapneumovirus(hMPV) is one of the hundreds of viruses that cause upper and lower respiratory infections associated with the common cold. Most people recover from an hMPV infection within seven to 10 days, although it could take longer if you have a weakened immune system or another underlying condition....

Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents HPV Overview How Common Is HPV? Causes of HPV and Risk Factors What Are the Mortality Rates for HPV? Screening and Early Detection Human papillomavirus(HPV)is a very common infection often spread through sexual activity. Though there are more than 200 strains, about 40 of them can cause genital warts or cancer in humans.This article will highlight key facts and statistics you should know about HPV....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsLocationAnatomyFunctionAssociated ConditionsTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Location Anatomy Function Associated Conditions Treatment The humerus is your upper arm bone. It is the longest bone in the upper part of your body and is connected to many important muscles, tendons, ligaments, and nerves. The humerus helps support your shoulder and is responsible for movement between your shoulder and elbow. Location of the Humerus The humerus is your upper arm bone....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTaking HumiraSide EffectsWhat Is the Long-term Risk of Humira?UsesWarnings and PrecautionsInteractionsUse During PregnancyMissed Doses Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Taking Humira Side Effects What Is the Long-term Risk of Humira? Uses Warnings and Precautions Interactions Use During Pregnancy Missed Doses Humira (adalimumab) side effects may include pain, irritation, swelling, or itching at the site of the injection, as well as headache, rash, and nausea....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptoms of HungerCausesTreatmentDiagnosisWhen to See a Healthcare ProviderFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms of Hunger Causes Treatment Diagnosis When to See a Healthcare Provider Frequently Asked Questions Symptoms ofhungercan be more than a reminder for our next meal. Hunger is most commonly a response to food deprivation, fasting, or restricted eating, but there are other causes of hunger. Lifestyle factors, medical conditions, and medications can cause hunger....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesMedication CausesComplicationsWhen to EatSeeking Medical Care Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Medication Causes Complications When to Eat Seeking Medical Care Hunger pangs are feelings of hunger. You may have used this term when you’ve heard your stomach rumbling or feeling empty. Hunger pangs typically are harmless and go away once you consume food. However, if these feelings are intense and do not go away after eating, you should see a medical professional for a thorough evaluation....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPreventionFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prevention Frequently Asked Questions Huntington’sdisease (HD)andamyotrophic lateral sclerosis(ALS)are progressiveneurodegenerative(nerve-dying) diseases that affect movement. Apart from this broad similarity, HD and ALS are separate conditions. Huntington’s disease is an inherited condition associated with uncontrolled movements, psychiatric disturbances, and cognitive decline. ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, is associated with muscle weakness and (eventually) complete paralysis....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPreventionFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prevention Frequently Asked Questions Parkinson’s diseaseandHuntington’s diseaseare both neurodegenerative diseases. These types of diseases occur when nerve cells in the brain or peripheral nervous system deteriorate and die off over time. While there is some overlap between Parkinson’s and Huntington’s, in that they both affect movement, there are distinct differences....