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Key TakeawaysMen are contracting COVID-19 at a higher rate than women, and are more likely to die from the disease.Research shows male immune systems are less equipped to fight off viruses than female immune systems.Behavioral factors, like disregard for masking, social distancing, or going to the doctor play a role in male COVID-19 outcomes as well. Key Takeaways Men are contracting COVID-19 at a higher rate than women, and are more likely to die from the disease....

Key TakeawaysDrinking alcohol in hot weather can lead to quicker dehydration and exhaustion due to increased fluid loss.The total amount of alcohol consumed matters more than the time of day when it comes to the potential impact on your body.Eating food before drinking and staying hydrated can help mitigate the adverse effects of alcohol consumption. Key Takeaways Drinking alcohol in hot weather can lead to quicker dehydration and exhaustion due to increased fluid loss....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesTypesDiagnosing Food AnxietyTreatmentCopingWhen to See a Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Types Diagnosing Food Anxiety Treatment Coping When to See a Provider When this concern about food affects a person’s day-to-day life, it can be limiting or even dangerous to their health. This article covers the symptoms and causes of food anxiety, as well as how it’s treated. It also provides tips for coping with food anxiety if you or someone you love is dealing with it....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesPreventionSeeking Medical Care Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Prevention Seeking Medical Care It’s pretty common to feel a burning sensation when you pee after sex. Aurinary tract infection(UTI) is one reason this might happen. Urinating right after sex can help reduce the risk of getting a UTI. Other reasons for painful urination (dysuria) include poor lubrication, allergic reaction, andsexually transmitted infection(STI)....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDietDiarrhea/ConstipationAnal TearIBS/IBDHemorrhoidsProctitisSTIsCancerWhen to See a ProviderPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Diet Diarrhea/Constipation Anal Tear IBS/IBD Hemorrhoids Proctitis STIs Cancer When to See a Provider Prevention If you have ever had a bout of severe diarrhea or eaten too many spicy foods, you may have experienced a burning sensation when pooping. Other causes of burning when you poop include irritable bowel disease (IBD), irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), cancer, hemorrhoids, constipation, and other causes....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsForeign ObjectDry EyesChalazion or StyeBlepharitisConjunctivitisCorneal InjuryCorneal UlcerEye HerpesFungal KeratitisPterygiumPingueculaSjögren’s DiseaseWhen to See a Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Foreign Object Dry Eyes Chalazion or Stye Blepharitis Conjunctivitis Corneal Injury Corneal Ulcer Eye Herpes Fungal Keratitis Pterygium Pinguecula Sjögren’s Disease When to See a Provider One minute, you’re fine, and the next, you’re sure something’s stuck in your eye. Along with this foreign body sensation, your eye may tear, and the irritation can turn to pain....

Key TakeawaysMenopause often leads to weight gain and a shift in body fat distribution due to hormonal changes and a slower metabolism.Lower estrogen levels during menopause can increase hunger and reduce lean muscle mass, making weight management more challenging.Hormone replacement therapy and weight management strategies like strength training, quality sleep, and adjusting calorie intake can help mitigate menopausal weight gain. Key Takeaways Menopause often leads to weight gain and a shift in body fat distribution due to hormonal changes and a slower metabolism....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsOveruseTraumaArthritisHeart ConditionsNerve ConditionsOther ConditionsDiagnosisManaging at HomeWhen to Seek CareTreatmentsPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Overuse Trauma Arthritis Heart Conditions Nerve Conditions Other Conditions Diagnosis Managing at Home When to Seek Care Treatments Prevention Verywell / Alexandra Gordon Signs of an EmergencySigns you need to seek emergency medical care right away include:Pain or pressure in your chest (which can besymptoms of a heart attack)A sudden injury that causes severe pain or deformity (signs of a possible fracture or dislocation)Severe pain that does not get better with simple treatment at homeSwelling or redness that gets worse...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsStrained MusclePulmonary EmbolismScoliosisObesityBruised or Broken RibPleurisyHerniated DiscPneumoniaLung CancerHeart AttackFractured VertebraWhen to Seek Emergency Care Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Strained Muscle Pulmonary Embolism Scoliosis Obesity Bruised or Broken Rib Pleurisy Herniated Disc Pneumonia Lung Cancer Heart Attack Fractured Vertebra When to Seek Emergency Care There are several different causes of back pain, many of which can worsen with breathing. Back pain can be due to an injury to the bones or muscles in your back, or result from a medical condition affecting internal organs such as the heart or lungs....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesWhen to See a Healthcare ProviderDiagnosisTreatmentCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes When to See a Healthcare Provider Diagnosis Treatment Coping Lower back pain when lying down is a symptom associated with several causes, from a common back sprain or strain to more chronic conditions like arthritis orsciatica. Lower back pain can be mild, but it can also be severe enough to interfere with your sleep when dealing with nighttime back pain....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsIndigestionConstipationHerniaUTIGastroenteritisH. pyloriInfectionPregnancyCrohn’s DiseaseAppendicitisGallstonesPancreatitisBowel ObstructionWhen to Get Help Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Indigestion Constipation Hernia UTI Gastroenteritis H. pylori Infection Pregnancy Crohn’s Disease Appendicitis Gallstones Pancreatitis Bowel Obstruction When to Get Help To address the pain, first consider if your diet may have led to constipation, indigestion, or a food-borne illness. If the pain persists or you develop symptoms like fever, nausea, or vomiting, reach out to a healthcare professional right away....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesType of OdorWhen to See a ProviderTreatmentCleaning Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Type of Odor When to See a Provider Treatment Cleaning If you have noticed a smell coming from your belly button, you likely want to treat it as soon as possible. Your belly button is the mark on your body where your umbilical cord was attached before you were born....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsChest Hurts When Coughing: Emergency CausesChest Hurts When Coughing: Non-Emergency CausesAdditional Symptoms When It Hurts to CoughHow to Relieve Coughing and Chest Pain at HomeHospitalization for Chest Pain and Coughing Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Chest Hurts When Coughing: Emergency Causes Chest Hurts When Coughing: Non-Emergency Causes Additional Symptoms When It Hurts to Cough How to Relieve Coughing and Chest Pain at Home...