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Key TakeawaysYou do not need another COVID-19 vaccine if you’ve already gotten a bivalent booster.FDA officials are deciding whether they will authorize a second bivalent COVID booster dose for high-risk people.Experts say that the bivalent boosters are still effective and there is no pressing need to create another reformulated booster. Key Takeaways You do not need another COVID-19 vaccine if you’ve already gotten a bivalent booster.FDA officials are deciding whether they will authorize a second bivalent COVID booster dose for high-risk people....

Key TakeawaysA study found that sex, race, and family history can play a role in the development of asthma.Black children were more likely to develop asthma than White children.Children who lived in cities developed asthma at higher rates than children who lived in rural areas. Key Takeaways A study found that sex, race, and family history can play a role in the development of asthma.Black children were more likely to develop asthma than White children....

Anevusis a benign (noncancerous) melanocytic tumor, more commonly called amole. Nevi (the plural of nevus) are not usually present at birth but begin to appear in children and teenagers.Most moles will never cause any problems, but a person who has 50 or more moles is more likely to develop melanoma, the most aggressive form ofskin cancer. Anastasiia Yanishevska / Getty Images What Is Skin Cancer? Skin cancer—the abnormal growth of skin cells—most often develops on skin exposed to the sun....

The low back flexion exercise is a simple way to improve your lumbar mobility and decrease yourlow back pain. It is a safe exercise to perform since it places minimal strain on your back and can be done while lying down. Lumbar flexion has been shown to be an effective exercise for spinal stenosis, spondylolisthesis, and lumbar facet joint problems. Lumbar flexion exercises are also known as Williams flexion exercises....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsGenetic ComponentPatternWhen Symptoms Get BetterSigns and SymptomsWhen to See a ProviderTreatment Options for SADTips to Feel Better Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Genetic Component Pattern When Symptoms Get Better Signs and Symptoms When to See a Provider Treatment Options for SAD Tips to Feel Better Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is sometimes called the “winter blues” because it causes sadness during the fall and winter months....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWinter RashesSymptomsPreventionTreatment OptionsIn Certain PopulationsSeeking Medical Care Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Winter Rashes Symptoms Prevention Treatment Options In Certain Populations Seeking Medical Care Cold, dry winter air can extract moisture from your skin, causing a winter rash to appear on the face, hands, legs, and any other skin exposed to the cold. Steps that you take to warm up, like hot showers and indoor heating, can also make a winter dry skin rash worse because they also dry out the skin....

Key TakeawaysA new wearable technology designed for residents in senior living communities merges patient activity and nurse call data with electronic medical records.With an integrated system in place, care teams can look for trends in a resident’s status and customize treatment plans. Key Takeaways A new wearable technology designed for residents in senior living communities merges patient activity and nurse call data with electronic medical records.With an integrated system in place, care teams can look for trends in a resident’s status and customize treatment plans....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat It IsPurposeHow to PrepareWhat to ExpectRecoveryComplications Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What It Is Purpose How to Prepare What to Expect Recovery Complications Wisdom teeth removal surgery, also called a wisdom tooth extraction, is a dental procedure used to remove a tooth from the third set ofmolars, commonly called your “wisdom teeth.” The surgery is typically used when the tooth becomes impacted....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsUsesSide EffectsDosagePrecautions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Uses Side Effects Dosage Precautions Witch hazel is a centuries-old natural remedy made from a plant calledHamamelis virginiana. Native American tribes applied it to the body to soothe skin problems or drank it as a tea to reduce inflammation and fever. Inside the leaves, bark, and twigs are medicinal chemicals called tannins.Rubbing these chemicals on the skin can reduce swelling, bruising, and skin irritation as well as suppress bacterial pathogenesis (the ability of bacteria to develop and produce disease)....

Key TakeawaysThe FDA recently limited its use of the Johnson & Johnson COVID vaccine. It is only authorized for certain people.Experts say the J&J vaccine can benefit people allergic to mRNA vaccines like Pfizer or Moderna and people with religious/social objections.It’s essential to have different vaccine options to reach more people, especially those with health restrictions to currently available vaccines. Key Takeaways The FDA recently limited its use of the Johnson & Johnson COVID vaccine....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesTimingIs Bleeding Necessary?Skipping BleedingSex While BleedingBleeding After Birth Control EndsFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Timing Is Bleeding Necessary? Skipping Bleeding Sex While Bleeding Bleeding After Birth Control Ends Frequently Asked Questions Withdrawal bleeding is vaginal bleeding that happens during the one-week break from hormones that is built into the dosing schedule for somehormonal birth control, be it a pill, patch, orvaginal ring....

Key TakeawaysWhile vaccine rollout has lifted hopes, the process of obtaining appointments has also brought added stress, especially for women.The burden of securing vaccination appointments for older relatives is largely falling on women, likely because more than 75% of all caregivers are female.Experts say vaccine rollout is only exacerbating and highlighting existing inequalities for women. Key Takeaways While vaccine rollout has lifted hopes, the process of obtaining appointments has also brought added stress, especially for women....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCommon SignsAutism in WomenCausesDiagnosisSupport and TreatmentFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Common Signs Autism in Women Causes Diagnosis Support and Treatment Frequently Asked Questions Autism spectrum disorder(ASD) is a developmental disability that is usually diagnosed at or before the age of 3. While people of any sex and gender can be autistic, it is common forpeople assigned female at birthto be diagnosed with ASD later in life....