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Key Takeaways Having genetic risk factors for heart disease doesn’t mean you’re destined to develop the condition. New research has found that following heart health guidelines from the American Heart Association (AHA) can help lower your risk. The study, which was published in the journalCirculation, analyzed data from more than 10,000 participants age 45 and older who didn’t have coronary heart disease. Researchers studied the differences in each participant’s lifetime risk of developing coronary heart disease and their adherence to the AHA Life’s Simple 7 guidelines....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsRisk FactorsHealthy DietExerciseWhat to LimitPreventing FallsHealthcare Provider InputFrequently Asked QuestionsNext in Osteoporosis GuideWhat Is Osteoporosis? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Risk Factors Healthy Diet Exercise What to Limit Preventing Falls Healthcare Provider Input Frequently Asked Questions Next in Osteoporosis Guide Osteoporosismakes your bones more fragile over time, which can be challenging to cope with on a daily basis. Fortunately,treatment optionslike prescription medications and hormone therapy are available—and can be supplemented with lifestyle changes....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow Ligelizumab WorksStudies and Clinical TrialsSide EffectsIs Ligelizumab Available?Is Ligelizumab FDA Approved?Frequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How Ligelizumab Works Studies and Clinical Trials Side Effects Is Ligelizumab Available? Is Ligelizumab FDA Approved? Frequently Asked Questions Ligelizumabis a next-generation monoclonal anti-immunoglobulin E (IgE)antibody that shows promise for treating chronic hives that arise spontaneously. Sporadic hives that occur often, last anywhere from 30 minutes to 24 hours, and flare up unpredictably are called chronic spontaneousurticaria(CSU)....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Light Therapy?Types of Light TherapyRisks and ContraindicationsTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Light Therapy? Types of Light Therapy Risks and Contraindications Treatment Light therapy for psoriasis is an effective treatment. Ultraviolet (UV) light therapy (phototherapy) involves exposing the skin to controlled amounts of UV radiation similar to that from the sun. Science Photo Library / Getty Images...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Lightening?What It Feels LikeLightening and Fetal StationTips for ComfortWhen to Call a Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Lightening? What It Feels Like Lightening and Fetal Station Tips for Comfort When to Call a Provider In pregnancy, lightening occurs when the fetus’s head moves toward the pelvis to prepare for birth. Thisthird-trimestershift is often called “dropping,” due to the lower position in a pregnant person’s abdomen....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesTreatmentRisk FactorsDiagnosisWhen to See a Healthcare Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Treatment Risk Factors Diagnosis When to See a Healthcare Provider Lightheadedness is the feeling of losing consciousness or fainting. If you’ve ever felt off, woozy, or like you’re about to pass out, chances are you have experienced lightheadedness. Many people experience lightheadedness at some point despite being completely healthy....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesTreatmentWhen to Call a ProviderFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Treatment When to Call a Provider Frequently Asked Questions Lightning crotch is intense, shooting pain in the vagina, pelvis, or rectum that may go down the inner thigh. It can also cause a pins-and-needles sensation that lasts 15 to 60 seconds. The condition is called “lightning crotch” because the pain often feels like a sudden electrical jolt....

Key Takeaways The latest innovation in diabetes and obesity drugs is slated to be not only more effective than major players like Ozempic and Mounjaro at promoting weight loss and improving glycemic control, but also at reducing fat in the liver. This is a key step for preventing the progression of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), formerly known as nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. Manufacturer Eli Lilly shared data fromtwo phase 2 clinical trials in patients with type 2 diabetes and those with overweight or obesity at the American Diabetes Association meeting last month....

Eli Lilly shared more good news this week about the health benefits of tirzepatide—the active ingredient in the obesity and diabetes medications Zepbound and Mounjaro. Early results from a three-year clinical study indicate that the blockbuster GLP-1 medication can not only treat type 2 diabetes but may also prevent the condition in people with prediabetes and obesity or overweight. The clinical trial is the longest finalized study of tirzepatide so far....

It’s an issue plastic surgeons deal with every day—setting realistic expectations for their patients. It’s no fun to burst the bubble of people expecting miracles or people who may not fully understand the limitations of plastic surgery. However, it is quite necessary to be plain and honest about possible outcomes and what is truly realistic.ronstik / Getty ImagesOf the five most commonly performedplastic surgeryprocedures, liposuction seems to have the most misconceptions about what it can do....

Key Takeaways People who watched television for less than an hour had a 16% lower rate of developing coronary artery disease than people who watched four hours or more per day, and people who watched two to three hours of television per day had a 6% lower risk.These findings held true regardless of a person’s genetic predisposition to heart disease. What Is Coronary Artery Disease?Coronary artery disease (CAD) occurs when blood vessels are too clogged to deliver oxygen-rich blood to the heart....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesSymptomsTreatmentDiagnosisWhen to See a Healthcare ProviderFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Symptoms Treatment Diagnosis When to See a Healthcare Provider Frequently Asked Questions Many different health conditions can cause limping (antalgic gait) when you walk. This can include acute injuries as well as gradually progressing medical concerns. Paying closer attention to when the limping occurs and any symptoms that accompany it can help you determine its origins....

Key TakeawaysResearchers identified that viral particles that stay in the gut after a COVID-19 infection may cause multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C).A drug previously used to treat celiac disease may prove to be a viable treatment option.Experts say finding the cause of MIS-C is crucial for developing treatments. Key Takeaways Researchers identified that viral particles that stay in the gut after a COVID-19 infection may cause multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C)....