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Key TakeawaysA new study suggests regular checkups are better indicators of heart health than genetic tests.Genetic testing only gives an idea of the potential for heart disease, not a guarantee.Lifestyle factors such as high blood pressure, diabetes, and weight are more impactful to heart health than genetics. Key Takeaways A new study suggests regular checkups are better indicators of heart health than genetic tests.Genetic testing only gives an idea of the potential for heart disease, not a guarantee....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypes of HepatitisSymptomsTransmissionDiagnosisTreatmentOutlookPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types of Hepatitis Symptoms Transmission Diagnosis Treatment Outlook Prevention Hepatitis A and E are transmitted through food and water contaminated with stool from a person with the infection. Hepatitis B, C, and D are transmitted through contact with blood or bodily fluids from a person with the infection. This article will examine the different types of hepatitis and their contagiousness, as well as the symptoms, treatment, and outlook....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is High Cholesterol?High Cholesterol: Signs and SymptomsIs High Cholesterol Hereditary?Genetic Risk: Familial HypercholesterolemiaHow to Diagnose and Treat High CholesterolWays to Prevent High CholesterolFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is High Cholesterol? High Cholesterol: Signs and Symptoms Is High Cholesterol Hereditary? Genetic Risk: Familial Hypercholesterolemia How to Diagnose and Treat High Cholesterol Ways to Prevent High Cholesterol Frequently Asked Questions...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsChallengesGenetic VariabilityEarly ProgressStem Cell-Based Gene TherapyBroadly Neutralizing AntibodiesLatency Reversal Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Challenges Genetic Variability Early Progress Stem Cell-Based Gene Therapy Broadly Neutralizing Antibodies Latency Reversal Despite more than 35 years of research, scientists have yet to find a cure for thehuman immunodeficiency virus (HIV): the virus that causesacquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). Antiretroviral therapy (ART) has been a major breakthrough that does help suppress the virus, but it’s not a cure....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsAffects on Blood SugarBenefits of HoneyHealthiest HoneysHoney vs. SugarRisks of Honey Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Affects on Blood Sugar Benefits of Honey Healthiest Honeys Honey vs. Sugar Risks of Honey When used in moderation,honeyis generally safe for people withdiabeteswho have well-controlled blood sugar (glucose) levels. Compared to sugar, which has aglycemic indexof 80, honey has a glycemic index of 50, meaning that it does not cause your glucose to rise as fast as white sugar....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsUsesNutritionSourcesSide EffectsStorageWhat to Look ForFAQ Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Uses Nutrition Sources Side Effects Storage What to Look For FAQ Horseradish is a spicy condiment and has traditionally been used for its medicinal properties. Horseradish root, calledArmoracia rusticana, is an annual herb in theBrassicaceaefamily. The horseradish plant is native to Eastern Europe. Known for its pungent odor, it is less known for its traditional uses....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDefinitionHow Hypnosis WorksHow It Affects the BrainApplicationsCostBenefitsSide EffectsProcess Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Definition How Hypnosis Works How It Affects the Brain Applications Cost Benefits Side Effects Process Hypnotherapy, also known as hypnosis therapy or clinical hypnosis, is a real therapy used in psychotherapy with a specially-trained mental health provider. Psychotherapy helps people with mental health conditions improve their well-being, usually through methods liketalk therapy....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesHow It’s InheritedRiskSymptomsWhen to Seek Medical CareFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes How It’s Inherited Risk Symptoms When to Seek Medical Care Frequently Asked Questions Having a first-degree family member (parent, sibling, child) with athyroid disorderincreases the risk of developing a thyroid condition. Research suggests that about 64% of thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) and 65% ofthyroid hormones,thyroxine(T4) andtriiodothyronine(T3), concentrations are genetically determined....

Weight loss or weight gain are not typical symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). While you might want to place the blame on IBS, it’s not the condition itself that is causing your fluctuations in weight.Science Photo Library / An Hooton / Brand X Pictures / Getty ImagesIBS is a condition that impacts your gastrointestinal system, causing pain and bowel symptoms like constipation or diarrhea.In people with the condition, weight changes may have to do with diet choices and stress about whether foods will cause a flare....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow It WorksPotential BenefitsOther Liquid to FreezeWho Should Avoid It?Safe Practices of Using Ice Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How It Works Potential Benefits Other Liquid to Freeze Who Should Avoid It? Safe Practices of Using Ice Facial icing is a skin-care practice that’s grown in popularity in recent years. Although there’s no scientific evidence for it, some people say it helps with conditions likepuffy eyesandacne....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsIce TreatmentHow to IceHeat TreatmentHow to Heat Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Ice Treatment How to Ice Heat Treatment How to Heat Ice and heat are both effective therapies for injuries, but the type of injury you have will determine when you should ice and when you should use heat. In general, acute injuries, which happen suddenly, usually need ice to reduce inflammation....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsContagious StrainsTransmissionIncubation and SymptomsTreatmentClearing the InfectionLimiting the Spread Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Contagious Strains Transmission Incubation and Symptoms Treatment Clearing the Infection Limiting the Spread Infectious colitis is often passed to humans due to eating ingesting food or water. Symptoms that includefrequent bowel movementsandbloody stoolsoften occur as acute problems. This article describes infectious colitis, its causes, and how it is passed to humans....

Methotrexate is commonly prescribed to treatrheumatoid arthritisand other rheumatic conditions. Methotrexate is classified as adisease-modifying anti-rheumatic drug(DMARD). The drug decreases pain and swelling associated with rheumatoid arthritis, slows progression of the disease, and helps prevent joint damage. When considering effectiveness and safety, is methotrexate injection better than oral methotrexate? Hero Images/Getty Images Availability Oral methotrexate is available in 2.5 mg tablets. The usual starting dose for adults with rheumatoid arthritis is 7....