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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsFixed Risk FactorsLifestyle Risk FactorsNext in Rheumatoid Arthritis GuideHow Rheumatoid Arthritis Is Diagnosed Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Fixed Risk Factors Lifestyle Risk Factors Next in Rheumatoid Arthritis Guide RA is anautoimmune disease, which means that your immune system goes awry and attacks the tissues in your joints. The attack causes inflammation, which is the source of RA symptoms like pain, swelling, and joint stiffness....

Polycystic ovary syndrome(PCOS) can make it difficult to get pregnant, and it also makes it difficult to have a viable pregnancy.There are several reasons for PCOS-associated fertility risks. JGI / Tom Grill / Getty Images The overall risk of miscarriage is 10-15% for all women. Studies have shown that having PCOS increases your risk of having amiscarriage, with rates reported to be as high as 30% to 50%. If you have PCOS and are undergoing assisted reproductive therapy, such as in-vitro fertilization (IVF) orintrauterine insemination(IUI), you are two times more likely to have a miscarriage....

Lung cancer risk drops significantly within five years of quitting, even for people who were once heavy smokers. Nonetheless, the risk of lung cancer is still three-times higher in former heavy smokers compared to people who never smoked at all. Four out of every 10 lung cancers occur in former smokers who quit at least 15 years prior. That said, the risk does decrease somewhat with time. And without question, becoming a former smoker is one of the best things you can do to reduce your cancer risk and improve your overall health....

Key TakeawaysAnyone who has had chickenpox can get shingles, but the risk of developing shingles increases as you get older and if you have a weakened or suppressed immune system.Depending on your age, a shingles diagnosis may mean long-term pain, pneumonia, and other issues.To prevent shingles, experts recommend getting vaccinated if you are 50 or older. People with weakened immune systems due to disease or therapy may be eligible from age 19....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Are Seizures?Status EpilepticusSUDEPAssociated RisksTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Are Seizures? Status Epilepticus SUDEP Associated Risks Treatment Seizures are sudden, uncontrollable electrical disturbances in the brain. When pathways of communication between neurons (nerve cells) in the brain are disrupted, the opportunity for seizures arises. Seizures can cause changes in: There are differenttypes of seizureswhich vary in severity, symptoms, duration, and place of origin in the brain....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPrevalenceErectile DysfunctionANS DysfunctionRetrograde EjaculationDecreased or Damaged SpermUrological ProblemsTreatmentFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Prevalence Erectile Dysfunction ANS Dysfunction Retrograde Ejaculation Decreased or Damaged Sperm Urological Problems Treatment Frequently Asked Questions Type 2 diabetes (T2D)is a complex chronic condition that develops when the body loses its ability to use and produce the hormone insulin properly. As a result, the body does not regulate blood sugar efficiently....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsChronic AnemiaArthritisFatty Liver DiseaseOsteoporosisEpiscleritisPrimary Sclerosing CholangitisBowel PerforationColorectal Cancer Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Chronic Anemia Arthritis Fatty Liver Disease Osteoporosis Episcleritis Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis Bowel Perforation Colorectal Cancer The risks of untreated ulcerative colitis (UC) are many, affecting not only the gastrointestinal tract but also the eyes, joints, liver, kidneys, heart, and bones.As arguably the more severe form ofinflammatory bowel disease (IBD), UC can lead to potentially severe complications if symptoms like bloody diarrhea and intestinal inflammation are allowed to go unchecked....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsMedical UsesUses in BodybuildingHow It Is TakenSide EffectsPossible DangersIs Clenbuterol Illegal? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Medical Uses Uses in Bodybuilding How It Is Taken Side Effects Possible Dangers Is Clenbuterol Illegal? Kacharava / iStock / Getty Images What Is Clenbuterol? Clenbuterol is classified as abeta2-agonistthat acts onsmooth (involuntary) musclesof the body, making them relax. It has similar properties to the drugalbuterolused for the treatment ofasthmaandchronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)but is more potent and longer-acting....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsInfecting OthersBecoming InfertileEndangering a PregnancyGetting/Passing HIVDeveloping Complications Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Infecting Others Becoming Infertile Endangering a Pregnancy Getting/Passing HIV Developing Complications It can be difficult to motivate people to get tested forsexually transmitted infections (STIs, also referred to as sexually transmitted diseases, or STDs). In some cases, people are scared to get tested because of how it may affect their relationship....

Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tearsare a common knee injury that often requires surgery to reconstruct the torn ligament. AlthoughACL reconstruction surgerieshave an 80% to 90% success rate,some patients may struggle with the decision to have it because of the complications that may follow. Learn about some of the complications of ACL surgery and what you can do to ensure the best possible outcome if you experience them. Yenwen Lu / Getty Images...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsADHD and AlcoholADHD MedicationComplicationsWhere to Get Help Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents ADHD and Alcohol ADHD Medication Complications Where to Get Help Research shows that there may be a connection betweenattention deficit hyperactivity disorder(ADHD) and alcohol use disorder. Studies have linked ADHD, with its traits of hyperactivity, impulsiveness, and difficulty paying attention, with an increased risk foralcohol use disorder(AUD) and drinking at an earlier age....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Humira?Side EffectsConsuming Alcohol With Humira and Liver Injury Risk Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Humira? Side Effects Consuming Alcohol With Humira and Liver Injury Risk You may wonder whether it is safe to consume alcohol while using Humira. The answer is complicated because there haven’t been enough studies done. However, lacking clinical evidence does not mean it’s safe....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhere It Comes FromIs It Dangerous?Cancer LinkReducing Exposure Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Where It Comes From Is It Dangerous? Cancer Link Reducing Exposure Formaldehyde is a colorless, flammable gas at room temperature. It has a distinct odor, sometimes described as smelling like pickles. Exposure to very high levels of formaldehyde for many years has been linked to more serious medical problems, including a greater risk ofcancer....