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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Depression?Causes: GeneticAnxiety and GeneticsTreating DepressionFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Depression? Causes: Genetic Anxiety and Genetics Treating Depression Frequently Asked Questions The cause ofdepressionis not completely known, but scientists believe genetics and certain environmental factors, such as childhood trauma or severe life stress, can contribute to this mental disorder. People who have a first-degree relative like a parent or sibling with depression appear to have a two to three times greater risk of developing the condition than the general public....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat It IsCausesSymptomsTreatmentPreventionFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What It Is Causes Symptoms Treatment Prevention Frequently Asked Questions This article will discuss dermographism, the connection to autoimmune disease, causes, treatments, and more. HeikeKampe/E+/Getty Images How Dermographism Works There may be a connection between dermographism and autoimmune response, but this relationship is not fully understood. Autoimmune disorders, including thyroid conditions andlupus, have been associated with hive symptoms but more research is needed to explain why....

Diabetes is a complex condition that prevents the body from maintaining healthy levels of glucose in the blood. Under most laws, both type 1 and type 2 diabetes are considered a disability. This ensures that there are rights and protections under the law to prevent those with diabetes from being discriminated against. This can apply in the workplace, at school, in public places, and in interactions with law enforcement. Verywell / Jessica Olah...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsRole of Genetics in DiabetesCan You Reduce Your Risk?Other Things to ConsiderNext in Diabetes GuideDiabetes Test Results: Types of Tests and How to Read Them Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Role of Genetics in Diabetes Can You Reduce Your Risk? Other Things to Consider Next in Diabetes Guide If you or someone in your family has diabetes, you might be wondering if it is genetic....

Key TakeawaysCancer diagnoses are increasing at an alarming rate among people younger than 50, according to new research.Gastrointestinal cancers are the fastest-growing type of cancer among younger people.One leading theory suggests that a diet high in ultra-processed foods may be partially responsible for high rates of early-onset cancer, especially the types that are related to the digestive system.Researchers have warned of a rising cancer rate among people under 50 as an “emerging global epidemic,”but it’s unclear what’s causing the increase in cancer diagnoses....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Does It Feel Like?CausesIs It Diverticulitis?Managing PainPreventing FlaresHow Long Can Pain Last?When to Seek Care Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Does It Feel Like? Causes Is It Diverticulitis? Managing Pain Preventing Flares How Long Can Pain Last? When to Seek Care Diverticulitiscan cause symptoms including abdominal pain. One of the most commondiverticulitis symptomsis abdominal pain on your lower left or right side....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is the Epley Maneuver?ProcessTipsBenefitsRisksWhat to Expect AfterWhen to Call a Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is the Epley Maneuver? Process Tips Benefits Risks What to Expect After When to Call a Provider TheEpley maneuveris an effective treatment for an inner ear disorder calledbenign paroxysmal positional vertigo(BPPV). Doing the Epley maneuver at home is safe as long as you are free of certain health conditions such as back or neck problems and your healthcare provider has shown you how to do the maneuver....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow It’s DonePurported BenefitsSafety & Side EffectsAlternativesFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How It’s Done Purported Benefits Safety & Side Effects Alternatives Frequently Asked Questions Ear candling is an alternative approach for removingearwax. It involves placing a lit, hollow candle in your ear to create a low-level vacuum that is supposed to soften and remove earwax, along with other impurities....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsEating Before BedWhen to Stop EatingRisksBenefitsFoods for Better SleepFoods to Avoid Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Eating Before Bed When to Stop Eating Risks Benefits Foods for Better Sleep Foods to Avoid Eating a meal directly before bed can come with consequences. After you eat, it takes several hours for your body to move food from your stomach to yoursmall intestine—a process that is far more difficult when you are lying down....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhy Am I Craving Ice?Ice-Eating ComplicationsDiagnosisTreatment Options Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Why Am I Craving Ice? Ice-Eating Complications Diagnosis Treatment Options Occasionally, chewing on an ice cube from a cold drink isn’t typically a problem. It may even help providenecessary hydration, particularly during warm weather. However, frequently craving and consuming ice may indicate an underlying health issue and potentially lead to dental, mental health, or nutritional complications....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsUnderstanding EczemaAutoimmune DiseasesIs It an Autoimmune Disease?Is It an Autoimmune Symptom?TreatmentContacting a Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Understanding Eczema Autoimmune Diseases Is It an Autoimmune Disease? Is It an Autoimmune Symptom? Treatment Contacting a Provider Eczema is a group of related conditions causing itchy, dry, inflamed skin that can appear red, purple, ashen, or dark brown, depending on skin tone.While eczema does involve the immune system, most scientists wouldn’t classify eczema as an autoimmune disease....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsGenetics and EpilepsyOther CausesRisk Factors Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Genetics and Epilepsy Other Causes Risk Factors Epilepsy is genetic in about 30% to 40% of cases. If you have a first-degree relative (a parent or sibling) with epilepsy, you have a two to four times greater risk of developing it yourself.Experts believe environmental factors also play a role in who will and will not develop epilepsy....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow Erections OccurPhysical Causes of Erectile DysfunctionPsychological Causes of Erectile DysfunctionTreating Erectile DysfunctionCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How Erections Occur Physical Causes of Erectile Dysfunction Psychological Causes of Erectile Dysfunction Treating Erectile Dysfunction Coping Erectile dysfunction(ED) becomes more common as people get older because testosterone levels drop over time. In fact, age is the variable most strongly associated with ED....