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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is the Pineal Gland?LocationStructureFunctionConditionsTestsTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is the Pineal Gland? Location Structure Function Conditions Tests Treatment Thepinealgland, which produces the body’s melatonin, is located deep within the brain. Melatonin is an influential hormone that helps to regulate sleep, wakefulness, and circadian patterns, which have broad effects on health. This article discusses the pineal gland, including its location, the function of the pineal body, and conditions that can affect the pineal gland....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPink Eye and ContactsPink Eye TreatmentWhen to See a ProviderWhen Is It Safe?Frequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Pink Eye and Contacts Pink Eye Treatment When to See a Provider When Is It Safe? Frequently Asked Questions You wake up to a slightly red, puffy eye with some discharge, and you realize you likely have pink eye. But it doesn’t seem too bad, and you’re wondering what to do about your contact lenses this morning....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHimalayan vs. Other SaltsBenefits of Himalayan SaltNutrition FactsSpecial Precautions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Himalayan vs. Other Salts Benefits of Himalayan Salt Nutrition Facts Special Precautions You may have seen this pink salt at your local health spa or restaurant and wondered how it differs from regular table salt. Himalayan salt is naturally pink and mined in Pakistan.It is believed to be rich in several minerals....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesTreatmentDiagnosisWhen to Seek Medical Care Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Treatment Diagnosis When to Seek Medical Care Pinpoint pupils occur when the pupils, the black centers of the eyes, appear smaller than usual, even under normal lighting conditions. Small pupils can have a number of causes including overuse and overdose of certain drugs, stroke, head injury, and some medical conditions....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypes of PainCausesOther SymptomsFinding ReliefHealing TimeIf Not Improving Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types of Pain Causes Other Symptoms Finding Relief Healing Time If Not Improving Neck paincan happen on either side of the neck and is usually not serious. It can result from problems in the muscles, nerves, joints, bones, or disks in the neck. Common causes of pain on the right side of the neck include problems with posture, stress on the neck, injury, and (less commonly) certain medical conditions....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsHow They Are AcquiredRisksOTC TreatmentsPrescription TreatmentHygiene and Home CareDiagnosisGetting Rid of ThemReinfection Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms How They Are Acquired Risks OTC Treatments Prescription Treatment Hygiene and Home Care Diagnosis Getting Rid of Them Reinfection Pinworms are small parasitic worms that live in a person’s colon and rectum and lay eggs around the anus. Pinworm infection is the most common type of worm infection in the United States, and it occurs most often in children and people who live in group settings, like nursing homes....

The exercises are one strategy to help heal piriformis syndrome. Sometimes, muscle stretches (especially those that rotate your thigh inward and outward) can prevent injury, too.Many are designed for beginners. This article presents seven piriformis syndrome exercises that you can do at home. Discuss these exercises with yourphysical therapistor other healthcare provider before starting. 1 Piriformis Warm Up Tijana Simic / Getty Images Lie on your back in the supine position and bring first one (bent) knee and then the other up towards your chest....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsNutrition FactsBenefitsQuantityWho Should Avoid Them?Ways to Eat Them Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Nutrition Facts Benefits Quantity Who Should Avoid Them? Ways to Eat Them Pistachios are packed with vital nutrients like potassium, fiber, vitamin C, and antioxidants, making them a healthy snacking choice. A serving size is 1 ounce, which is about 49 kernels. While pistachios are commonly referred to as nuts, they are seeds from the fruits of the pistachio tree....

Dentistry is oral health, and oral health is human health. Proper dental care is a key component of your overall health and well-being. Periodontal (gum) disease has known associations withcardiovascular disease,diabetes, and poor outcomes for infants from mothers with oral health issues.That is why it’s so important to care for your oral health. In addition to being a clinician orthodontist, I am also an associate professor of orthodontics and have been in academia for over 10 years....

Pituitary adenomas are tumors that can affect vision, sometimes causing vision loss. As they grow in size, pituitary adenomas can put pressure on important structures in the body, such as the optic nerve. Putting pressure on the optic nerve may cause blindness, so it is crucial for eye doctors to detect pituitary tumors before they cause damage to vision.ALFRED PASIEKA / SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY / Getty ImagesPituitary GlandThe pituitary gland is about the size of a bean and is attached to the base of the brain behind the nasal area....

In rare cases, a sudden severe headache may be a sign ofpituitary apoplexy, a potentially life-threatening condition in which a blood vessel servicing the pituitary gland is either blocked or spontaneously ruptures. This article describes why pituitary tumors cause headaches. It also explains what is involved in the diagnosis and treatment of pituitary tumors, including medical emergencies like pituitary apoplexy. What Is the Pituitary Gland?Thepituitary glandis a hormone-producing organ situated at thebase of the brain, behind the bridge of your nose....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Pityriasis Alba?SymptomsCausesDiagnosisDoes Pityriasis Alba Ever Go Away?Treatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Pityriasis Alba? Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Does Pityriasis Alba Ever Go Away? Treatment Although thewhite patchesusually go away on their own, your healthcare provider can prescribe moisturizers or other topical treatments to ease symptoms. Pityriasis alba is a commonskin disorderaffecting approximately 5% of children in the United States....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Pityriasis roseais a common, self-limiting rash that starts with a single patch and typically affects healthy adolescents and young adults.Its itchy round lesions can look similar toringworm(tinea corporis). However, pityriasis rosea often branches out on the skin with a distinctive evergreen tree pattern while ringworm doesn’t have a distinctive rash pattern....