Lymphedemais a collection of fluid in the fatty tissue under the skin that occurs due to a damaged or poorly working lymph system. It usually causes swelling, as well as other symptoms.Lymphedema can cause numbness, tingling, pain, and cellulitis (a skin infection) in the affected area.If untreated, this condition can lead to serious health problems.Patients undergoing breast cancer treatment are at risk for developing lymphedema in the arm and hand on the same side as the affected breast....

Key TakeawaysA new study found that many tampons contain toxic metals like lead and arsenic.Researchers tested 30 tampons from 14 brands and found all 16 tested metals in every sample, including organic products.However, researchers say it’s unclear if these metals can leach out of the tampons and enter the bloodstream. Key Takeaways A new study found that many tampons contain toxic metals like lead and arsenic.Researchers tested 30 tampons from 14 brands and found all 16 tested metals in every sample, including organic products....

Key TakeawaysNearly a third of Americans don’t know their blood type.Experts say that knowing your blood type can be useful during an emergency or when you’re donating blood to others.Blood tests, blood donations, at-home testing kits, and saliva tests can all tell you what your blood type is, but some options are more reliable (and affordable) than others. Key Takeaways Nearly a third of Americans don’t know their blood type.Experts say that knowing your blood type can be useful during an emergency or when you’re donating blood to others....

Key Takeaways COVID-19 ‘Long-Haulers’ Search for Answers About Chronic Cases Genevan physicians analyzed results from 669 study participants, including healthcare workers and hospitalized patients. The study found that a loss of taste or smell was common early on. At the 30- to 45-day mark, 32% of the 669 participants reported at least one or more symptoms—meaning persistent symptoms are present in at least one-third of COVID-19 cases. Among those symptoms were:...

Key Takeaways A recent survey showed that more than one-third of women could not identify the most common red flag for endometrial cancer: postmenopausal bleeding. Because this symptom occurs in 90% of patients with endometrial cancer,the finding underscores a crucial need for increased awareness and education about this disease. To learn about endometrial cancer awareness—or lack thereof—researchers from the University of Minnesota recruited 648 participants at the Minnesota State Fair who were assigned female at birth to take a survey....

Key TakeawaysThere are two main types of cinnamon: Ceylon and Cassia.Cassia cinnamon contains a higher level of coumarin, a compound that may lead to liver damage when consumed in excessive amount.For most people, moderate consumption of cinnamon would not lead to any health problems.Almost 10 years ago, the Cinnamon Challenge took over the Internet. YouTubers filmed themselves attempting to swallow a tablespoon of cinnamon powder in a minute without drinking any liquids, and some ended up having to call Poison Control with lung injuries....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsNumber of CasesHow It StartedSpread to the U.S.Global EmergencyReopening ProposalStates Begin Reopening Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Number of Cases How It Started Spread to the U.S. Global Emergency Reopening Proposal States Begin Reopening As of 2021, this article is no longer being updated. For the most recent updates on COVID-19, visit ourcoronavirus news page. More dangerous types of coronavirus include Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS-CoV) and severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus (SARS-CoV)....

The Tourniquet Controversyhuettenhoelscher / Getty ImagesTheuse of tourniquetswas first documented on the battlefield in 1674. Complications of tourniquet use were said to lead to severe tissue damage. Soldiers had amputations of limbs that were often attributed to the use of tourniquets but could have just as easily been from infection. Eventually, tourniquets developed a bad rap in the field ofemergency first aid.Applying a tourniquet in the civilian world used to be seen as a last resort....

Key TakeawaysA Verywell analysis finds that 39% of reproductive-aged women in the United States live in counties that do not have an abortion provider.The worst states for abortion access are West Virginia, Missouri, and Wyoming.The best states (and districts) in the U.S. for abortion access are Washington D.C., Maine, and California. Key Takeaways A Verywell analysis finds that 39% of reproductive-aged women in the United States live in counties that do not have an abortion provider....

In the immediate future,vaccinations among kids and teens, specifically, will be the biggest driver of increased vaccination rates in the United States. And if current trends continue, 56% of adolescents aged 12 to 17 could be fully vaccinated before the new year, compared to 51% at time of publishing. The only vaccine authorized for use in people under the age of 18 is Pfizer. What about younger kids? In October, children aged 5 to 11 becameeligible for vaccination....

Key Themes From Our SurveyVaccines for children aged 5-11 have arrived, and parents are ready to get their kids vaccinated.The rollout will look a little differently for kids than it did for adults—shots will mainly be available at pediatrician offices and schools.Parents largely expect schools to eventually mandate COVID-19 vaccination.Many Americans felt that a “return to normal” was imminent in the spring. But since then, the pandemic has stagnated.The number of people who say they won’t get vaccinated in Verywell Health’s latest vaccine sentiment survey will not budge—16% of respondents remain against getting the COVID-19 vaccine....

Key Themes From Our SurveyVerywell surveyed 1,000 Black Americans and 1,000 White Americans about their experiences with the United States healthcare system.While our respondents showed similar rates of healthcare use across race, Black and White Americans do not have the same experience of care.Half of Black Americans agree with the statement “the healthcare system is racist.” One in three Black Americans report having experienced racism while dealing with the healthcare system....

Key Takeaways The three primary manufacturers of insulin in the United States have each announced major price cuts on their products, signaling a shift in notoriously expensive diabetes care: The recent insulin price cut announcements follow 2022 legislation that also caps insulin costs at $35 per month, but only for Medicare beneficiaries—adults aged 65 and older. How the Inflation Reduction Act Will Reduce Health Care Costs for Seniors Because people on Medicare make up only 3....