UPDATEThe CDC on August 11 echoed ACOG’s advice, recommending that pregnant and breastfeeding individuals be vaccinated against COVID-19 based on new safety data. UPDATE The CDC on August 11 echoed ACOG’s advice, recommending that pregnant and breastfeeding individuals be vaccinated against COVID-19 based on new safety data. Key TakeawaysThe nation’s leading organization for OB-GYNs now recommends the COVID-19 vaccine for pregnant people.This is a change from ACOG’s previous recommendation that suggested those who are pregnant be allowed to get the vaccine, if they wanted it....

Key TakeawaysAs the FDA and CDC call for a pause on the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, ACOG specifies that pregnant and postpartum women should opt for Moderna or Pfizer vaccines if they want to get vaccinated.The organizations want to investigate six cases of a rare but serious blood clotting event in the brain called cerebral venous sinus thrombosis (CVST).At this time, there is no known characteristic that would predispose someone to CVST after vaccination, like pregnancy....

BSIP / UIG / Getty Images Prevalence Acoustic neuroma occurs only in about 2 out of 100,000 people when there are no other precipitating factors. The most common non-genetic reason for developing an acoustic neuroma is auditory trauma and there is some belief that low-dose radiation for procedures of the head and neck at a young age may increase your risk. While there have been rumors that long-term cell phone use can be associated with acoustic neuroma, research does not support this rumor....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Acrophobia?SymptomsDiagnosisCausesTreatmentCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Acrophobia? Symptoms Diagnosis Causes Treatment Coping Acrophobiais a persistent and intense fear of heights. People with acrophobia will experience panic and sudden anxiety in situations involving heights. Common triggers include standing on a bridge, climbing a ladder, looking over a cliff, and flying in an airplane. Experts estimate that 6.4% of people experience acrophobia in their lifetime....

It sounds too strange to be true, but it is actually possible for people to begin to act their dreams out. This can manifest in bizarre and astonishing ways.Though typically episodic, when dream enactment occurs, it can cause serious harm to the afflicted person or a bed partner. These behaviors are most commonly associated withrapid eye movement (REM) behavior disorder(RBD). Interestingly, these unusual episodes may predict the later development of other neurodegenerative conditions such as dementia and even Parkinson’s disease....

What Is Skin Cancer? Skin cancer, the abnormal growth of skin cells, most often develops on skin exposed to the sun. But this common form of cancer can also occur on areas of your skin not ordinarily exposed to sunlight. There are three major types of skin cancer—basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and melanoma. Causes of Skin Cancer Skin cancer begins in your skin’s top layer—the epidermis. The epidermis is a thin layer that provides a protective cover of skin cells that your body continually sheds....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow Each LooksAK Progression to BCCSun ExposureTreatment DifferencesRisks of Untreated Symptoms Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How Each Looks AK Progression to BCC Sun Exposure Treatment Differences Risks of Untreated Symptoms Basal cell carcinomais the most common form of nonmelanoma skin cancer. In contrast,actinic keratosisis a precancerous condition that sometimes turns into skin cancer. If you have actinic (solar) keratosis (AK) lesions, you are at a heightened risk for two types of skin cancer: basal cell carcinoma (BCC) andsquamous cell carcinoma....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Frequently Asked Questions Tuberculosis(TB)can be an active infection or a latent infection. In an active TB infection, theMycobacterium tuberculosisbacteria multiply in the body, most oftenin the lungs. During active infection with TB, you may feel ill and can transmit the infection to others. Alatent TB infectionoccurs when the bacteria are in the body but not causing serious illness....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSelf-Care ActivitiesLifting Your ArmsDrivingHouseworkExerciseSexual ActivityDesk and Computer WorkSigns of ProblemsWhen to Seek Medical CareNext in Mastectomy Guide10 Pillows to Use for Comfort During Breast Cancer Treatment and Recovery Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Self-Care Activities Lifting Your Arms Driving Housework Exercise Sexual Activity Desk and Computer Work Signs of Problems When to Seek Medical Care Next in Mastectomy Guide But you should limit more extreme activities during recovery....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Acupressure?Acupressure and Weight LossPressure PointsContraindications Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Acupressure? Acupressure and Weight Loss Pressure Points Contraindications If you’re looking to lose weight, acupressure could potentially be an effective weight loss aid. Acupressure is a practice intraditional Chinese medicinethat involves applying manual pressure on specific points on the body. Unlike acupuncture, acupressure practitioners use their fingers, palms, elbow, feet, or other devices instead of needles....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow It WorksThe PointsUsesBenefitsSessionsSide Effects/Safety Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How It Works The Points Uses Benefits Sessions Side Effects/Safety Acupressure is a type of massage therapy in which manual pressure is applied to specific points on the body. It is a practice oftraditional Chinese medicine(TCM) practice that is similar toacupuncture, except that it uses fingertip pressure instead of needles. This article explains the procedure of acupressure massage and how pressure points are used....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsBenefitsWhat to ExpectSide EffectsRisksInsurance Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Benefits What to Expect Side Effects Risks Insurance Acupuncture benefits may include pain management, stress relief, and physical and emotional well-being. A traditional Chinese medicine practice, acupuncture is based on the idea that a blockage or disturbance in the flow of the body’s life energy, or qi, can cause health issues. Research into the benefits of acupuncture is mixed....

Acupuncture has come to be a respected alternative treatment for a range of medical issues, from anxiety to fibromyalgia to weight loss. There’s evidence it also may be helpful for alleviating symptoms and improving the quality of life for people who have allergies. Science Photo Library - ADAM GAULT / Getty Images In fact, guidelines for using acupuncture for allergies are included in some guidelines for physicians. For example, the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Foundation recommends doctors offer acupuncture to patients seeking nonpharmacological treatments for allergies or refer them to an acupuncture provider....