This article is part ofHealth Divide: Asthma in People of Color, a destination in our Health Divide series. I recognized myasthmawhen I was a very young child. I recall havingasthma attacksthat required immediate action. My parents and I would have to get in the car and go to the hospital because treatment options were limited at the time. There weren’t a large variety oftreatmentslike there are today. Becauserescue inhalersweren’t available to me, every attack was an emergency that required urgent treatment in a hospital environment....

Key TakeawaysFor those with delayed sleep phased disorder, a genetic mutation elongates the body’s biological clock.This disorder causes people to stay up late at night and sleep later into the morning.The mutation impacts the production of hormones like melatonin, which is important for regulating the sleep cycle. Key Takeaways For those with delayed sleep phased disorder, a genetic mutation elongates the body’s biological clock.This disorder causes people to stay up late at night and sleep later into the morning....

Key TakeawaysThe federal government made a deal with an Australian company for rapid at-home tests for COVID-19 infections.Widespread rapid COVID-19 testing can help identify infected people who have no symptoms but who may be spreading the virus.Identifying who is carrying the virus and where can reduce or slow the pandemic spread. Key Takeaways The federal government made a deal with an Australian company for rapid at-home tests for COVID-19 infections.Widespread rapid COVID-19 testing can help identify infected people who have no symptoms but who may be spreading the virus....

Key TakeawaysMany universities and colleges are requiring their students to be vaccinated against COVID-19 before allowing them to attend fall classes in person.Requiring students to get certain vaccinations before coming to campus isn’t a new protocol.Mask-wearing, physical distancing, and proper hand hygiene will still be necessary for the foreseeable future. Key Takeaways Many universities and colleges are requiring their students to be vaccinated against COVID-19 before allowing them to attend fall classes in person....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat is Intuitive Eating?Can You Lose Weight?What Are The Benefits?How to PracticeTips for BeginnersFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What is Intuitive Eating? Can You Lose Weight? What Are The Benefits? How to Practice Tips for Beginners Frequently Asked Questions Intuitive eatingis an evidence-based, non-diet approach to eating that encourages a positive relationship with food and physical activity. It focuses on nurturing your body and allowing it to settle at a weight you can manage without food restriction or excessive exercise....

When was the last time you had your cholesterol checked? Or a Pap smear completed? Have you ever had the shingles vaccine or a bone density scan? Many Americans don’t know the answer to these questions or when they’re even supposed to be asking them. As a result, HHS is focusing on increasing preventive care as part of itsHealthy People 2030campaign. On an individual level, you can take preventative health into your own hands every year....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsMechanism of ActionDosageSide EffectsWarningsFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Mechanism of Action Dosage Side Effects Warnings Frequently Asked Questions Symptoms of duodenal ulcers include: The Link Between H. Pylori and Peptic Ulcers SDI Productions / Getty Images Carafate is a type of medication called protectants. These medications adhere to tissue in the lining of the stomach or small intestine that have been damaged and protect them from digestive acid and enzymes while they heal....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsBenefitsTypes of CarbsCarb Content in FoodsHow to Get StartedFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Benefits Types of Carbs Carb Content in Foods How to Get Started Frequently Asked Questions Diabetesis a chronic health condition that occurs when too much sugar, orglucose, is in the blood. Fortunately, withproper treatmentand dietary changes,adverse health outcomescan be prevented. Onediabetes meal planning techniquethat is used to manage blood glucose is carb counting, which is slightly different from calorie counting....

Ostomy surgery is difficult to contemplate, but it improves the lives of many people withinflammatory bowel disease (IBD)and other conditions, and in fact, saves lives as well. Anileostomyor acolostomyrequires special care after surgery. Анатолий Тушенцов / Getty Images There are many types of ostomy products on the market today, and every person with an ostomy will probably use a different combination to get the right fit and to protect against leaks....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsUses of CranberrySide EffectsNutritionHow to UsePrecautionsInteractionsHow to StoreFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Uses of Cranberry Side Effects Nutrition How to Use Precautions Interactions How to Store Frequently Asked Questions Cranberry is a shrub native to northern parts of the United States. It can be found in bogs and swamps. A popular food,cranberry is rich inpolyphenols, which haveantioxidant, antibacterial, andanti-inflammatoryeffects....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDrinks for Heart HealthTeaTomato JuiceCacaoBerry JuiceBeet JuicePrune JuiceCitrus WaterWaterDrinks to Avoid Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Drinks for Heart Health Tea Tomato Juice Cacao Berry Juice Beet Juice Prune Juice Citrus Water Water Drinks to Avoid What you drink can affect your heart health. Your choices can affect yourblood pressure, heart rate, and risk for heart disease. This article will discuss the best beverages to drink to help your overall heart health....

The magical roller coaster of becoming a mother certainly isn’t always a smooth one. After overcoming the sleepless nights, nappies, and breastfeeding, everything should get a little easier, right? Ruth Jenkinson / Getty Images There comes a time, no matter what you do, where your little one seems to be constantly restless, in pain, or just plain miserable. Welcome to the wonderful world of teething. Teething is a critical step for your child’s development into a beautiful smiling toddler, but it’s not always the easiest stage....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow Do Carbs Affect Diabetes?Can Very-Low-Carb Diets Help Manage Diabetes?Carb RecommendationsBlood Sugar Levels Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How Do Carbs Affect Diabetes? Can Very-Low-Carb Diets Help Manage Diabetes? Carb Recommendations Blood Sugar Levels A low-carb diabetes diet is a nutritional approach specifically designed to manage blood sugar levels in people living with diabetes. This type of diet plan focuses on minimizing the consumption of carbohydrates, which are known to rapidly raise blood sugar levels, while emphasizing the intake of foods that help stabilize glucose levels....