Huperzine A: Uses, Benefits, and More

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsUses of Huperzine ASide EffectsPrecautionsDosageToxicityInteractionsHow to StoreSimilar SupplementsFrequently Asked QuestionsSources & What to Look For Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Uses of Huperzine A Side Effects Precautions Dosage Toxicity Interactions How to Store Similar Supplements Frequently Asked Questions Sources & What to Look For Huperzine A is a chemical found in Chinese club moss (Huperzia serrata, orH. serrata). Huperzine A is used in traditional Chinese medicine....

January 17, 2025 · 14 min · 2898 words · Paige Cook

Hyaline Casts in Urine: Understanding Ranges on Urinalysis

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhy they OccurUrinalysis ResultsUnderstanding the ResultsNext Steps Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Why they Occur Urinalysis Results Understanding the Results Next Steps Urine casts result from protein or other materials that conform to the shape of the distal tubules of the kidneys and then get excreted in the urine. They are seen using a microscope’s low power field (LPF) during a urine examination (urinalysis) and often indicate kidney disease....

January 17, 2025 · 7 min · 1339 words · David Hernandez

Hyaluronic Acid for Hair: What to Know

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsUse on HairHow to ApplyPrecautionsOther Treatments Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Use on Hair How to Apply Precautions Other Treatments Hyaluronicacidis a well-known substance in the cosmetic industry. It is a popular additive to skin care products because of its humectant properties, which enable the skin to retain moisture. This has prompted companies to add hyaluronic acid to hair products as well....

January 17, 2025 · 6 min · 1081 words · Kimberly Thomas

Hydrocele vs. Varicocele: 12 Key Differences in Scrotal Swelling

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsLocationCausesAge GroupsFrequencyAppearancePainInfertilityWhen to TreatDiagnosisTreatmentsSurgeryRisks Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Location Causes Age Groups Frequency Appearance Pain Infertility When to Treat Diagnosis Treatments Surgery Risks This photo contains content that some people may find graphic or disturbing.See Photo This photo contains content that some people may find graphic or disturbing. A Note on Gender and Sex TerminologyFor the purpose of this article, hydrocele and varicocele refer to conditions affecting people born with a penis who are typically assigned male at birth....

January 17, 2025 · 15 min · 3023 words · Carol Smith

Hydrosalpinx: Treating Complications From a Blocked Fallopian Tube

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTransvaginal UltrasoundCausesSymptomsTreatmentsAfter SurgeryResources and Support Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Transvaginal Ultrasound Causes Symptoms Treatments After Surgery Resources and Support Hydrosalpinxis a fluid blockage in afallopian tube. It often occurs at the far end of the tube, near the area where the tube connects to your ovary. It can be a problem if you are trying to conceive. A fallopian tube provides the egg’s pathway when it leaves your ovary....

January 17, 2025 · 7 min · 1469 words · Courtney Silva

Hydroxychloroquine Can’t Prevent COVID-19, Study Finds

Key TakeawaysHydroxychloroquine is no more effective at preventing COVID-19 than a placebo.In a clinical trial, hospital workers with a high risk of COVID-19 exposure took the drug every day for two months.The antimalarial drug was previously approved to treat COVID-19, but the FDA revoked this approval. Key Takeaways Hydroxychloroquine is no more effective at preventing COVID-19 than a placebo.In a clinical trial, hospital workers with a high risk of COVID-19 exposure took the drug every day for two months....

January 17, 2025 · 4 min · 769 words · John Khan

Hygiene for Teens: How Often to Shower and More

Teen showering habits are a common concern for parents. While there is no strict rule for how often a teen should shower, daily showers are generally recommended for maintainingbasic hygieneand preventing body odor. It’s also important for teens to understand how poor hygiene can affect their overall health and social interactions. There are many reasons why a teen might refuse to shower. In some cases, it may simply be due to laziness or procrastination....

January 17, 2025 · 6 min · 1100 words · Andrea Mathis

Hyperandrogenism: Everything You Need to Know

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesSigns and SymptomsDiagnosisTreatmentManaging the EffectsComplications and Outlook Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Signs and Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment Managing the Effects Complications and Outlook Hyperandrogenismis a hormonal disturbance associated with high levels of androgens in the body. Androgens are sex hormones, with the most relevant one beingtestosterone. Hyperandrogenism can occur in people of any sex, although it’s more common and noticeable in individuals assigned female at birth....

January 17, 2025 · 15 min · 3075 words · Brittany Brennan

Hypercarbia: Causes and Symptoms of High CO2 in the Blood

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Hypercapnia?SymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Hypercapnia? Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prevention Hypercapniadescribes high carbon dioxide (CO2) levels in the blood above 45 mm Hg. It can happen when there is an overproduction of CO2 or an inability to efficiently clear it from the body. Hypercapnia can be a life-threatening health crisis. Carbon dioxide is produced naturally in the body during certain cellular processes....

January 17, 2025 · 16 min · 3197 words · Jessica Wall

Hypercholesterolemia vs Hyperlipidemia: What Are the Differences?

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prevention The termshyperlipidemiaandhypercholesterolemiaare often used interchangeably but the two conditions are different, despite having some overlap. Hyperlipidemia is an umbrella term that refers to any of several acquired or genetic disorders that result in a high level of lipids—fats, cholesterol, and triglycerides—circulating in the blood. This article will discuss the differences between hypercholesterolemia and hyperlipidemia, including how each condition is diagnosed and treated....

January 17, 2025 · 8 min · 1572 words · Michele Bauer

Hyperextension From Injury and How to Recover

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypesRisk FactorsExerciseRecovery Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types Risk Factors Exercise Recovery Hyperextension injuries occur when a joint is forced past its safe range of motion. For example, if your wrist is bent backward and extended beyond its harm-free limits during a fall, it causes a hyperextension injury. These injuries shouldn’t be confused with hyperextension back exercises that can be performed at home or in a gym using a hyperextension bench to strengthen the backside....

January 17, 2025 · 9 min · 1792 words · Brian Wang

Hyperglycemia Symptoms

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCommon Signs and SymptomsSevere SymptomsComplicationsWhen to See a ProviderFAQNext in Hyperglycemia GuideCauses and Risk Factors of Hyperglycemia (High Blood Glucose) Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Common Signs and Symptoms Severe Symptoms Complications When to See a Provider FAQ Next in Hyperglycemia Guide Hyperglycemia(high blood sugar) can come on gradually in people withtype 2 diabetes. In the early stages, symptoms of high blood sugar like feeling more tired than usual and being extra thirsty can be mild and you may not notice them....

January 17, 2025 · 16 min · 3328 words · Keith Brown

Hyperglycemia-Related Seizures

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypes of HyperglycemiaSeizure CausesRelated ComplicationsTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types of Hyperglycemia Seizure Causes Related Complications Treatment Hyperglycemiais the medical term for high blood sugar. Although it’s a common complication ofdiabetes, hyperglycemia can happen to anyone. If left untreated, high blood sugar can lead to hyperglycemia-related seizures. Learn more about these seizures and how to prevent them below. filadendron / Getty Images...

January 17, 2025 · 5 min · 1044 words · Lisa Gardner