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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsUsesBefore TakingDosageSide EffectsWarnings and Interactions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Uses Before Taking Dosage Side Effects Warnings and Interactions Metformin hydrochloride is an antihyperglycemic agent that helps lower production and absorption of glucose, as well as reduceinsulin resistance. It is typically used as an adjunct to diet and exercise to help managetype 2 diabetes. Glucophage was one brand of metformin, but it is no longer available....

A gold plan is a type of individual/family or small group health insurance that pays, on average, 80% of covered healthcare expenses for a standard population. Plan members pay the other 20% of healthcare expenses with their copayments,coinsurance, anddeductiblepayments (as described below, this is across a standard population; a specific individual’s cost-sharing can be much more or much less than 20% of the costs). This article will explain what you need to know about gold plans, and tips for deciding which metal level plan will best fit your needs....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat It IsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPhysical TherapySurgeriesOutlookSummary Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What It Is Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Physical Therapy Surgeries Outlook Summary Hallux rigidus is a type of arthritis affecting the big toe’smetatarsophalangeal(MTP) jointwhere the big toe meets the foot. It is one of the most common arthritic conditions affecting people ages 30 to 60.Hallux rigidus causes stiffness in the big toe. It can be painful and affect standing and walking....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesSymptomsRisksDiagnosisTreatmentPreventionFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Symptoms Risks Diagnosis Treatment Prevention Frequently Asked Questions Heart diseaseis the leading cause of death in women in the United States.Women experience heart disease differently than men. Understanding these differences, including the subtle warning signs, can help women to access healthcare resources quickly. Reducing risk factors and focusing on prevention can also help improve women’s heart health....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHeart Failure and COVID-19 RiskComplications of Heart Failure and COVID-19Heart Failure Treatments and COVID-19How to Stay SafeFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Heart Failure and COVID-19 Risk Complications of Heart Failure and COVID-19 Heart Failure Treatments and COVID-19 How to Stay Safe Frequently Asked Questions People with certain underlying medical conditions are at a higher risk of getting the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), and heart failure is one of them....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Are They?Resting Heart RateTarget Heart RateImproving Aerobic CapacityFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Are They? Resting Heart Rate Target Heart Rate Improving Aerobic Capacity Frequently Asked Questions Heart rate is divided into different zones, which can be used to help you monitor the intensity of your activity. This article discusses different heart rate zones and how to increase your aerobic capacity—your body’s ability to use oxygen during exercise....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesSymptomsComplicationsExams and TestsTreatmentPreventionOutlookWhen to See a Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Symptoms Complications Exams and Tests Treatment Prevention Outlook When to See a Provider Timely diagnosis and treatment can help prevent death or lifelong disability that can occur secondary to HDN. Read more to learn about hemolytic disease of the newborn, its risk factors, prevention, and treatment. eli_asenova / Getty Images...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsUsesSide EffectsPrecautionsDosageToxicityInteractionsHow to StoreSimilar SupplementsSources & What to Look ForFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Uses Side Effects Precautions Dosage Toxicity Interactions How to Store Similar Supplements Sources & What to Look For Frequently Asked Questions Hibiscus is thought to possess various bioactive substances, including anthocyanins, flavonoids, organic acids, and phenolic compounds, that may benefit human health.These compounds may offer potential benefits in treating metabolic conditions, including high cholesterol and high blood pressure....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Coping High-arched feet, also known as cavus foot, refers to a condition in which the foot arch is raised more than normal. While weight-bearing stress is typically distributed across the entire foot in people with normal arches, those with high arches carry their weight mainly on the heels, the lateral column of the foot (the entire side of the foot along the pinky toe area), and the balls of the feet....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is IgE?Normal LevelsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is IgE? Normal Levels Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment IgE is an antibody that plays a key role in allergic responses. It can sometimes also be elevated for other reasons, such as chronic infections or inflammatory diseases. When your IgE levels are high, additional testing is often needed depending on your symptoms....

Reports of a respiratory disease calledhuman metapneumovirus (hMPV)spreading in China have stoked fears and misinformation on social media. Some posts claimed that this is a new virus and that China has declared a state of emergency due to a surge of hPMV, Influenza A, pneumonia, andCOVID-19cases. However, hMPV is not new. It was first identified in 2001 and may have been circulating decades earlier, with recurring seasonal spikes in the winter, according toWilliam Schaffner, MD, an infectious disease specialist at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsFertilityGestationPostpartumFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Fertility Gestation Postpartum Frequently Asked Questions Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a virus that can cause an infection that’s spread through skin-to-skin contact. It can also cause some cancers later in life. You may not havesymptoms of HPV, but you may have already been infected with the virus. There are many ways the virus can affect your overall health, but people of childbearing years may be most worried about its impact on their fertility, ability to carry a pregnancy to term, and the postpartum period....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow Is It Treated?Treatment DurationCan It Be Cured?Treatment RisksWithout TreatmentComplicationsOther Treatment OptionsNext in Hyperthyroidism GuideHyperthyroidism Facts and Statistics: What You Need to Know Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How Is It Treated? Treatment Duration Can It Be Cured? Treatment Risks Without Treatment Complications Other Treatment Options Next in Hyperthyroidism Guide Hyperthyroidism, often called an overactive thyroid, is when the thyroid gland makes too much thyroid hormone, which can speed up the body’s systems and cause symptoms like fast heartbeats and weight loss....