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Key TakeawaysFewer than 40% of long-term care facility staff have been vaccinated against COVID-19 despite having access to shots at work.Vaccine hesitancy remains a concern in the U.S., especially among people who live in rural areas and people of color.Linking people who are vaccine hesitant with peers and leaders in their community can help convince them to take the vaccine. Key Takeaways Fewer than 40% of long-term care facility staff have been vaccinated against COVID-19 despite having access to shots at work....

Key Takeaways The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) hasapproved a planallowing Florida to import certain medications from Canada at far lower prices than those drugs can be obtained in the United States, the first program of its kind in the nation. A variety of factors go into determining the exact dollar amount each patient pays for their prescriptions, including their insurance plan and whether the medication they are seeking is available as a generic....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsFunctions of ElectrolytesWhat Are Electrolytes?How Much Do I Need?Where Can I Get Them?Food SourcesMuscle Function and Nerve SignalingImpact on Exercise and PerformanceElectrolyte ImbalanceMaintaining Electrolyte BalanceAre Electrolytes Good for Me? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Functions of Electrolytes What Are Electrolytes? How Much Do I Need? Where Can I Get Them? Food Sources Muscle Function and Nerve Signaling Impact on Exercise and Performance...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCurrent StatisticsBiological Risk FactorsSexual Risk FactorsSocial Risk FactorsStigma and RacismPrevention in MSM Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Current Statistics Biological Risk Factors Sexual Risk Factors Social Risk Factors Stigma and Racism Prevention in MSM Gay men get human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infections at higher rates than any other group in the United States, with 67% of new cases in 2022 occurring in men who have sex with men (MSM)....

Key Takeaways Healthcare workers are noticing that the two infections are occurring at the same time in some children who end up hospitalized with severe respiratory complications: respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and COVID-19. RSV is a common viral infection that can cause serious infections in infants and young children. COVID-19 can also cause severe illness, though this is less common in kids than in adults. According to the Houston Chronicle, Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston has reported 25 cases—“and counting”—of children with both RSV and COVID....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsEstrogenGeneticsTriggersPreventionTreatmentFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Estrogen Genetics Triggers Prevention Treatment Frequently Asked Questions Men are three times less likely to experiencemigrainesthan women. Research suggests that even when they do have migraine attacks, the pain is less severe than it typically is in women. There are many reasons why men are less likely to suffer from migraines, including differences in genetics, migraine triggers, and levels ofestrogenin the body....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesSymptomsDiagnosisTreatmentFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment Frequently Asked Questions This article will address the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of burning eyes. offstocker/Getty Images Burning Eyes Causes Burning eyes can have several causes. Here are some of the most common causes of burning eyes. Blepharitis Blepharitis and Other ConditionsDandruff,rosacea, and oily skin can increase your chances of developing blepharitis,as can allergies that affect your eyelashes....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesRisk FactorsSigns and SymptomsPreventionWhen to Seek TreatmentFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Risk Factors Signs and Symptoms Prevention When to Seek Treatment Frequently Asked Questions Dry eyeis a condition in which tears do not properly lubricate the eye. This can lead to a painful and irritating sensation in the eye(s) and serious complications, includingblurry visionandvision loss. Read on to learn why your eyes could be dry, as well as prevention and treatment methods....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsEye BleedHigh Bilirubin LevelsLeptospirosisAlcohol UsePancreatitisHemolytic Anemia Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Eye Bleed High Bilirubin Levels Leptospirosis Alcohol Use Pancreatitis Hemolytic Anemia In addition to jaundice, yellow eyes can have other causes, such as bleeding in the eye. This article will discuss more about potential causes of yellow eyes and how you can treat it. Verywell / Cindy Chung What Is Jaundice?...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCauses of Itchy Hands and FeetHow Do I Get My Hands and Feet to Stop Itching?Preventing Itchy Hands and FeetWhen to Seek Medical CareFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes of Itchy Hands and Feet How Do I Get My Hands and Feet to Stop Itching? Preventing Itchy Hands and Feet When to Seek Medical Care Frequently Asked Questions...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsArthritisTrauma and InjuryInfectionsBursitisWhen to See a Healthcare ProviderDiagnosis Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Arthritis Trauma and Injury Infections Bursitis When to See a Healthcare Provider Diagnosis When your joints or knees are hot and swollen, it is generally a sign ofinflammation. Inflammation is theimmune system’s response to injury or infection, used to aid with healing and neutralize disease-causing organisms. One or multiple joints may be affected, and other symptoms may accompany them (including fever, bruising, and joint stiffness)....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesDry SkinAllergic ReactionsDiabetesRelated Health ConditionsSkin ConditionsMedicationsInsect BitesNutrient DeficiencyDiagnosisTreatmentPreventionWhen to See a Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Dry Skin Allergic Reactions Diabetes Related Health Conditions Skin Conditions Medications Insect Bites Nutrient Deficiency Diagnosis Treatment Prevention When to See a Provider It’s important to avoid scratching youritchy legs, as this may cause further damage to the skin and can make the area feel even more sensitive....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsPhysical ActivityInjuryMusculoskeletal ConditionsAutoimmune ConditionsVitamin DeficiencyInsect Bites or StingsMedicationsTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Physical Activity Injury Musculoskeletal Conditions Autoimmune Conditions Vitamin Deficiency Insect Bites or Stings Medications Treatment However, sometimes, muscle stiffness is a sign of an underlying health condition or a side effect of medication. You may need to see a healthcare provider in these instances. Symptoms of Muscle Stiffness The most apparent symptoms of muscle stiffness are tightness and difficulty moving....