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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsUsesSide EffectsDosageHow to StoreSimilar SupplementsSources & What to Look ForFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Uses Side Effects Dosage How to Store Similar Supplements Sources & What to Look For Frequently Asked Questions Magnesium glycinate, a magnesium supplement, may have benefits, including lowering high blood pressure, reducing the risk of heart disease, and helping with bone growth and maintenance. Magnesium is also needed to repair damaged cells and ensure enough antioxidants are in the body....

Key TakeawaysOn January 27, 2022, the Environmental Defense Fund submitted a petition to the FDA to reconsider the removal or restriction of BPAs in materials that come into contact with foodResearch shows that BPA is associated with fertility issues, cancer, and cardiovascular disease.Currently, there is no federal regulation of BPAs in materials that come into contact with food. Key Takeaways On January 27, 2022, the Environmental Defense Fund submitted a petition to the FDA to reconsider the removal or restriction of BPAs in materials that come into contact with foodResearch shows that BPA is associated with fertility issues, cancer, and cardiovascular disease....

Key TakeawaysAbout a third of the world’s population is highly susceptible to motion sickness.Traditionally, people have taken medications to help manage common symptoms or avoided situations that trigger motion sickness.Researchers found that visuospatial training exercises can help reduce susceptibility to motion sickness. Key Takeaways About a third of the world’s population is highly susceptible to motion sickness.Traditionally, people have taken medications to help manage common symptoms or avoided situations that trigger motion sickness....

Key TakeawaysUp to 30% of adults diagnosed with major depressive disorder do not feel better when they take the medications that are typically used to treat it; what’s known as treatment-resistant depression (TRD).There has not been a standard definition or way of diagnosing TRD, which has made it hard for doctors to spot it—let alone treat it—in their patients.To address the problem, an international team of researchers has come together to define the depressive spectrum—from major depressive disorder to partially-resistant depression and treatment-resistant depression....

Key TakeawaysA new study found plastic-making chemicals in fast foods like chicken nuggets and hamburgers.Exposure to these chemicals has been linked to learning and behavioral problems in children.Policy changes and regulations are necessary for reducing exposure to harmful industrial chemicals. Key Takeaways A new study found plastic-making chemicals in fast foods like chicken nuggets and hamburgers.Exposure to these chemicals has been linked to learning and behavioral problems in children.Policy changes and regulations are necessary for reducing exposure to harmful industrial chemicals....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsOverviewSymptomsTypesCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Overview Symptoms Types Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prevention Scleritis is a rare inflammation of thesclera, the white outer covering of the eye, which is made of collagen. Blood vessels travel through and on top of the sclera and can be involved in scleritis. AMR Image / Getty Images The main cause of scleritis is usually an autoimmune disorder, but sometimes the cause is unknown....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptoms of Localized SclerodermaSymptoms of Systemic SclerosisRare SymptomsComplicationsPrognosis Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms of Localized Scleroderma Symptoms of Systemic Sclerosis Rare Symptoms Complications Prognosis Sclerodermais a chronic autoimmune disease of the connective tissue that causes a hardening and tightening of the skin. (Scleroderma means “hard skin” in Greek). The disease can be localized, with symptoms related entirely to the skin, or it can be systemic, in which hardening can occur in connective tissues within the body....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat It IsPurposeWhat to ExpectRecovery Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What It Is Purpose What to Expect Recovery Sclerotherapy is a non-surgical procedure used to treatvaricose veins and spider veins. It involves the injection of a special solution into the veins to seal them off. This forces blood to reroute itself to healthier veins. In addition to reducing the appearance of varicose and spider veins, sclerotherapy is sometimes used to treat malformedlymph vessels,hemorrhoids, andhydroceles(swelling of the scrotum)....

Key TakeawaysScoliosis is a condition that causes an abnormal curvature of the spine.There are ways to self-check for scoliosis, but they’re not always trustworthy and should never replace a physician’s assessment.There are a variety of treatment methods and specialists available for those with scoliosis ranging from non-invasive (such as exercises and bracing) to surgery. Key Takeaways Scoliosis is a condition that causes an abnormal curvature of the spine.There are ways to self-check for scoliosis, but they’re not always trustworthy and should never replace a physician’s assessment....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Scoliosis Surgery?Purpose of Scoliosis SurgeryHow to PrepareWhat to Expect on the Day of SurgeryRecovery Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Scoliosis Surgery? Purpose of Scoliosis Surgery How to Prepare What to Expect on the Day of Surgery Recovery Scoliosiscauses an abnormal C-shaped or S-shaped curve of the spine. Usually the curvature of the spine is monitored over time, and intervention may be recommended when the curve of the spine is more than 25 to 30 degrees....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat They AreSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What They Are Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Frequently Asked Questions Your eye is red and watery and your vision is blurred. Something is wrong, but you’re not quite sure what. Is this a case of pink eye from an infection, allergy, or chemical exposure? Or, could you have a corneal abrasion (scratched cornea), where the top layer of thecornea, the clear dome of the eye, is scraped?...

Doctors use several assessment tools to diagnoseAlzheimer’s diseaseor other dementias, including tests that evaluate cognitive skills and memory. The results of these tests are sent to your healthcare provider, who will work with you to determine the next steps in evaluation or care.Tests for dementia provide one piece of the puzzle. They should not substitute for a fulldiagnostic evaluation, which may also include imaging and blood tests.This article reviews common tests used to screen for dementia and offers insight into what happens after you get your test results....

Courtesy of Iris Goldenberg Iris Goldenberg is alung cancerpatient receiving treatment at Lenox Hill Hospital. In 2018, I came home from a hairdresser appointment feeling very sick. I had afeverand chills, and I knew something was wrong. My husband took me to the hospital, where they did scans and found a nodule on mylung. I was told that the tumor on my lung was inoperable and that they couldn’t even take abiopsybecause of the location of the nodule....