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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesSudden Lopsided SmileWhen to See a ProviderTreatmentFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Sudden Lopsided Smile When to See a Provider Treatment Frequently Asked Questions A crooked or uneven smile is fairly common—most people do not have complete symmetry to their face. However, a crooked smile can mean there is a medical problem, and in some cases it can be an emergency....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsNutrition FactsBenefitsWho Should Avoid Them?Preparation Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Nutrition Facts Benefits Who Should Avoid Them? Preparation Loquat(Eriobotrya japonica) is a fruit grown on a tree native to China. It is now grown in warm climates around the world and is popular for its sweet fruit and health benefits. This article will discuss loquat’s nutrition facts, various health benefits, and how to prepare thefruit....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDo I Have Lordosis?Posture and SymptomsIs Treatment Needed?How Lordosis DevelopsTreatmentPosture ExercisesWhen to See a Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Do I Have Lordosis? Posture and Symptoms Is Treatment Needed? How Lordosis Develops Treatment Posture Exercises When to See a Provider Lordosisis the medical term for a forward-curved spine in thecervical spine(neck) or thelumbar spine(lower back). A natural lordotic curve in the lower back puts the spine at a 30- to 40-degree curve and a 40- to 60-degree curve in the neck....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Lorenzo’s Oil?Condition TreatedPotential BenefitsPotential DownsidesDaily Dosage Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Lorenzo’s Oil? Condition Treated Potential Benefits Potential Downsides Daily Dosage Lorenzo’s oil is a potential treatment for some people withadrenoleukodystrophy(ALD). ALD is a rare and sometimes fatal genetic disorder that affects white matter in the nervous system. It also affects the adrenal glands. The oral treatment is a mixture of unsaturated fatty acids....

Key TakeawaysAll people in Los Angeles County will once again be required to wear masks in indoor public spaces regardless of vaccination status.The mandate will start on July 17 and remain in place until county health officials “begin to see improvements.”With the spread of the highly contagious Delta variant, COVID-19 cases in LA and across the country are on the rise. Key Takeaways All people in Los Angeles County will once again be required to wear masks in indoor public spaces regardless of vaccination status....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsUnderstanding HypertensionWhat Is Losartan?What Is Lisinopril?DosingEfficacyAlternative Treatment OptionsSafetyInteractionsFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Understanding Hypertension What Is Losartan? What Is Lisinopril? Dosing Efficacy Alternative Treatment Options Safety Interactions Frequently Asked Questions Hypertension (high blood pressure, or HBP)is one of the primary catalysts behindstrokeandheart disease. Losartan(brand name:Cozaar) andlisinopril(brand name:Zestril) are first-lineantihypertensive drugsthat control HBP. However, their class, dosage forms, dosing regimens, and uses differ....

Key TakeawaysA recent study found that the risk of smell and or/taste loss from COVID-19 has dropped significantly compared to the early days of the pandemic.If you’ve lost your sense of smell and taste, it does not necessarily mean that you have COVID. However, just because you haven’t lost your sense of smell does not mean that you definitely are not infected.It’s not clear why the risk of losing your smell from COVID has gone down, but it’s possible that immunity from vaccinations or previous infection and mutations in the virus are playing a role....

Key TakeawaysThe APOE e4 gene puts you at high risk for developing Alzheimer’s. A new study suggests that people with the gene are also more likely to also develop a loss of smell around the age of 65.Changes in smell can be an early sign of neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s and other dementias.Experts say that developing a smell test could become part of routine Alzheimer’s screenings. Key Takeaways The APOE e4 gene puts you at high risk for developing Alzheimer’s....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsTypesCausesTreatmentDiagnosisWhen to See a Healthcare Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Types Causes Treatment Diagnosis When to See a Healthcare Provider There are many reasons you can experience aloss of appetite, clinically referred to asanorexia. Cancer or other chronic diseases, aging, and mental health conditions may cause anorexia. It can also be the side effect of certain medications andcancer treatments....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsAnorexia vs. CachexiaCausesTreatmentRemediesWhen to See a Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Anorexia vs. Cachexia Causes Treatment Remedies When to See a Provider Decreased appetite and its resulting weight loss is common with many life-threatening illnesses. It’s a symptom that some patients say is just as distressing, if not more so, than pain. Sick patients know they need to eat but sometimes can’t bring themselves to do it....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesBalance DisordersNeurological ConditionsMedication CausesFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Balance Disorders Neurological Conditions Medication Causes Frequently Asked Questions Everyone experiences loss of balance at some point in their lives. However, loss of balance that occurs frequently can be a sign of an underlying health condition. It can also be a side effect of medication. This article discusses symptoms associated with loss of balance, as well as potential causes and their treatment....

Key Takeaways The studies surveyed 4,039 COVID-19 patients from 41 countries and confirmed what scientists have observed since the beginning of the pandemic—losing your sense of smell is a reliable early indicator of COVID-19 infection. Verywell spoke toEric Holbrook, MD, the director of the division of rhinology at Massachusetts Eye and Ear and associate professor at Harvard Medical School, about how COVID-19 affects the olfactory nerves and why your sense of smell may not return right away after you’ve had the virus....

Key TakeawaysLoss of smell and taste is one of the most specific symptoms of COVID-19.While many people recover these important senses within a few weeks of the infection, others have noted the symptoms persist for much longer.A new study of over 800 healthcare workers in Canada who had COVID-19 found that some had still not regained their sense of smell and/or taste five months after they got sick.Preliminary researchpresented ahead of the American Academy of Neurology’s 73rd Annual Meeting suggests that loss of smell and taste—one of the most specific COVID-19 symptoms—can last for up to five months after infection....