Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsNight Sweat CausesHow to Manage Night SweatsWhen to See a Doctor Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Night Sweat Causes How to Manage Night Sweats When to See a Doctor Night sweats during your period can affect some people who menstruate. The heavy sweating may cause you to sweat through your pajamas and soak your sheets to the point you may need to change them....
Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsNight Terrors in ChildrenAdultsSymptomsSleep RoutineMental HealthWhen a Child Has a Night Terror Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Night Terrors in Children Adults Symptoms Sleep Routine Mental Health When a Child Has a Night Terror Night terrors, also called sleep terrors, are a type of sleep disorder. During a sleep terror, you might scream or cry while asleep, or it may seem like you’re acting out a bad dream....
You may or may not experience problems with night vision afterLASIK eye surgery. Though it’s hard to predict whether you will experience this complication, there are some risk factors. wundervisuals / Getty Images It is normal for your night vision to be reduced for several nights after undergoing Lasik surgery. Many people experience temporary night vision problems after Lasik that can last for days, weeks, or even months. This temporary effect is completely normal and will most likely improve over time....
Many people believe that nightshade foods may contribute toarthritis. In fact, sometimes people with arthritis avoid nightshade foods or eliminate them from their diet in the hopes that pain and othersymptoms of arthritismay diminish. There is no scientific evidence to back this claim, and a few small animal studies suggest that nightshade plants may counteract the inflammation that’s characteristic of arthritis. Dougal Waters / Digital Vision / Getty Images The Foods That Classify as Nightshades “Nightshades” refer to more than 2,800 species of plants that are grown in the shade of night....
Key TakeawaysThe NIH announced a new initiative to study the long-term effects of COVID-19, typically referred to as “long COVID.“Congress allocated $1.5 billion over four years for research projects.Experts say allocating funding for this research is proactive and smart. Key Takeaways The NIH announced a new initiative to study the long-term effects of COVID-19, typically referred to as “long COVID.“Congress allocated $1.5 billion over four years for research projects.Experts say allocating funding for this research is proactive and smart....
Key TakeawaysNIH launched clinical trial designed to help understand rare but potentially serious systemic allergic reactions to COVID-19 mRNA vaccines.The trial is important because people who experienced a reaction may be reluctant to complete the recommended vaccine series or get a booster in the future.Researchers also hope to understand whether anxiety might trigger some reactions to the vaccines. Key Takeaways NIH launched clinical trial designed to help understand rare but potentially serious systemic allergic reactions to COVID-19 mRNA vaccines....
Key TakeawaysA new clinical trial will evaluate the effectiveness of delivering care through mobile clinics for people with opioid use disorder who inject drugs.The NIH-funded trial comes as the Biden Administration doubles down on efforts to curb the opioid crisis.People who inject drugs may be reluctant to get appropriate health care due to stigma and cost. Key Takeaways A new clinical trial will evaluate the effectiveness of delivering care through mobile clinics for people with opioid use disorder who inject drugs....
Key TakeawaysThe National Institutes of Health (NIH) has stopped a clinical trial investigating the use of convalescent plasma, citing no benefit as a COVID-19 treatment.Experts say that the COVID-19 vaccines are a better option for providing immunity.While it’s no longer a research priority, there are studies still looking at convalescent plasma’s potential as a tool to fight the new COVID-19 variants. Key Takeaways The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has stopped a clinical trial investigating the use of convalescent plasma, citing no benefit as a COVID-19 treatment....
Key TakeawaysA new NIH-funded study further shows that getting vaccinated does not affect fertility.Both male and female participants did not experience significant changes to fertility post-vaccination.The COVID-19 vaccines can actually help prevent risks to maternal and fetal health. Key Takeaways A new NIH-funded study further shows that getting vaccinated does not affect fertility.Both male and female participants did not experience significant changes to fertility post-vaccination.The COVID-19 vaccines can actually help prevent risks to maternal and fetal health....
Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsOverviewPros and ConsSurgical TimelineReconstruction TechniquesRisks and ComplicationsCostPost-Op CareRecoveryFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Overview Pros and Cons Surgical Timeline Reconstruction Techniques Risks and Complications Cost Post-Op Care Recovery Frequently Asked Questions Mastectomy, or surgical breast removal, is often an important part of treatment forbreast cancer. There are multiple types of mastectomy surgery, and each leaves a different amount of muscle, skin, and fat for potentialbreast reconstruction....
Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsColorSizeTextureBumpsHair GrowthDischargePainInverted Nipples Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Color Size Texture Bumps Hair Growth Discharge Pain Inverted Nipples Nipple color changes are most commonly the result of normal hormonal shifts, pregnancy, or breastfeeding. The same goes for temporary nipple size and texture variations. Permanent nipple changes are often seen with aging and after breast surgeries and weight loss. While usually no cause for concern, some nipple changes can indicate an underlying condition that needs evaluation....
Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsUses of Nitric OxideNitric Oxide DeficiencySide EffectsPrecautionsDosageToxicityInteractionsSimilar SupplementsNutritionFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Uses of Nitric Oxide Nitric Oxide Deficiency Side Effects Precautions Dosage Toxicity Interactions Similar Supplements Nutrition Frequently Asked Questions Nitric oxide (NO) supplements are used to improve heart health, decrease high blood pressure in pregnancy, treat erectile dysfunction, and improve athletic performance. NO is a naturally occurring gas that can relax your blood vessels to increase blood flow in your body....
You may have heard of NMDA receptors while learning about a disease or medication, but do you understand what they are and why they are important? Neurons are specialized—each one only deals with certain types of information. So, for example, one neuron may process information on pain and temperature but have nothing to do with visual perception or learning new information. The chemicals that send information from neuron to neuron are called neurotransmitters....
