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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsFunctional DiseasesStructural DiseasesDiagnosisPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Functional Diseases Structural Diseases Diagnosis Prevention A gastrointestinal disease, also known as a digestive disorder, is one that affects the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. This is the organ system that runs from the mouth to the anus and includes thepharynx(throat),esophagus(feeding tube), stomach,small intestine,large intestine(colon), and rectum. GI diseases are broadly classified as being eitherfunctional,meaning that the digestive tract isn’t functioning as it is supposed to, orstructural, meaning that a physical abnormality in a digestive organ keeps it from functioning normally....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsAnxiety DisordersBipolar and Related DisordersDepressive DisordersDissociative DisordersFeeding and Eating DisordersGender DysphoriaNeurocognitive DisordersNeurodevelopmental DisordersObsessive-Compulsive and Related DisordersPersonality DisordersSchizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic DisordersSleep-Wake DisordersSubstance-Related and Addictive DisordersTrauma- and Stressor-Related DisordersDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Anxiety Disorders Bipolar and Related Disorders Depressive Disorders Dissociative Disorders Feeding and Eating Disorders Gender Dysphoria Neurocognitive Disorders Neurodevelopmental Disorders Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders Personality Disorders Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsClassificationsAnxiety DisordersMood DisordersOCD and Related DisordersPsychosesTrauma and Stress DisordersPersonality DisordersSleep DisordersEating DisordersSubstance Use DisordersFinding Support Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Classifications Anxiety Disorders Mood Disorders OCD and Related Disorders Psychoses Trauma and Stress Disorders Personality Disorders Sleep Disorders Eating Disorders Substance Use Disorders Finding Support Psychological disorders—also called mental health conditions or mental disorders—are when a person has significant disturbances in how they think, feel, or behave....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsAbout Erogenous ZonesNon-Genital ZonesTry Solo-PlayFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents About Erogenous Zones Non-Genital Zones Try Solo-Play Frequently Asked Questions Essentially, an erogenous zone is any part of the body that can trigger sexual arousal when touched.For example, the nape of your neck or your wrist can potentially elicit pleasurable feelings when stimulated. That said, everyone’s erogenous zones are different....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsList of CCBsCommonly PrescribedTypesSide EffectsWho Should Not Take CCBsInteractionsAlternativesFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents List of CCBs Commonly Prescribed Types Side Effects Who Should Not Take CCBs Interactions Alternatives Frequently Asked Questions Calcium channel blockers (CCBs) are common drugs that treat high blood pressure, irregular heartbeats, and some causes of chest pain. They help reduce the risk of cardiovascular events like heart attacks and strokes....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPurposeDatabasesPhases & TypesParticipant FeedbackHow to EnrollFuture Treatment OptionsFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Purpose Databases Phases & Types Participant Feedback How to Enroll Future Treatment Options Frequently Asked Questions When deciding the best treatment for your type oflung cancer, your oncologist may suggest you join a clinical trial. Clinical trials are research studies that help researchers test the effectiveness and safety of newly developed lung cancer prevention, screening, and treatment approaches....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSafe MedicationsPossibly Unsafe MedicationsUnsafe MedicationsIf You’re Unsure Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Safe Medications Possibly Unsafe Medications Unsafe Medications If You’re Unsure Certain medications are unsafe duringpregnancybecause they can cause severe congenital (at birth) disabilities and complications. This includes some medicines for pain and cold symptoms, among others.However, some medications are safe to take while pregnant. About 9 in 10 pregnant people in the United States use over-the-counter (OTC) medication during their pregnancies, and 7 in 10 take prescription medication....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsAnxiety DisordersEating DisordersMood DisordersPersonality DisordersTrauma- and Stressor-Related DisordersDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Anxiety Disorders Eating Disorders Mood Disorders Personality Disorders Trauma- and Stressor-Related Disorders Diagnosis Treatment Mental illnessis an umbrella term for a variety of disorders that affect a person’s behavior, emotional responses, or thinking (or a combination of these). Mental health issues are common. Experts estimate that one in five U....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhere They’re ProducedFunction of EachFluctuationRelated DisordersBalance Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Where They’re Produced Function of Each Fluctuation Related Disorders Balance Sex hormones are chemicals responsible for reproduction and sexual desire. Common female sex hormones includeestrogenandprogesterone, whiletestosteroneis abundant in most males. This article will review sex hormone production, function, and ways to achieve hormonal balance. MoMo Productions / Getty Images Sex vs....

Key TakeawaysAccording to a recent pilot study, regularly listening to music that is familiar and meaningful created changes in both the structure and function of the brains of people with mild cognitive impairment.The participants had improvements in their memory and changes in the neural pathways of their brain’s prefrontal cortex (where cognitive processes occur).The study was done with both musicians and non-musicians. While all of the people improved on memory function on tests, the musicians showed some slight differences in brain changes compared to non-musicians....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsIrregular PeriodsTiming Before BleedingSings for a Late PeriodComorbid Flares Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Irregular Periods Timing Before Bleeding Sings for a Late Period Comorbid Flares As your body prepares for menstruation (your period), you may experience physical and emotional changes about two to 10 days before your period begins. Known aspremenstrual syndrome(PMS), these telltale symptoms—from bloating and mood swings to breast tenderness and headaches—can serve as signs your period is coming....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSide EffectsWhat Is Lithium?HistoryFunctionUsesBenefitsPrecautionsContraindications Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Side Effects What Is Lithium? History Function Uses Benefits Precautions Contraindications Lithium side effects may include diarrhea, rash, hair thinning, weight gain, and more. Lithium is a mood stabilizer used to treatbipolar disorder, a condition that involves episodes of depression,mania, and hypomania. Lithium is used as an acute treatment for mood episodes and as a long-term treatment to prevent further manic and depressive recurrences....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsList of Live VaccinesMode of ActionVaccine TypesAdvantagesDisadvantagesContraindications Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents List of Live Vaccines Mode of Action Vaccine Types Advantages Disadvantages Contraindications A live virus vaccine contains a live, weakened (attenuated) virus that helps your body develop an immune response without you developing symptoms of the disease it is intended to prevent. Examples include the oral polio, MMR, chickenpox, and smallpox vaccine....