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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCauses of Lack of SleepComplicationsInterventions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes of Lack of Sleep Complications Interventions Poor sleep quality during pregnancy is a common complaint as your body changes over time. Both physical and emotional health changes, including the stress of being pregnant, can disrupt sleep. Studies demonstrate that nearly half of pregnant persons experience poor sleep quality. For many pregnant people, the lack of sleep may seem a temporary inconvenience....

Latent celiac disease is diagnosed when you have inherited the genes forceliac diseasebut have not yet experienced any signs or symptoms of the autoimmune disorder. The diagnosis of latent celiac disease is made whenblood testsare positive for the condition but a visual examination of your intestines reveals no damage to the villi that line the organ. As such, it is unlikesilent (subclinical) celiac diseasewhere there is a loss of villi but no symptoms....

While these incidents are not common, tragic consequences of self-inflicted neck injury due to neck trauma are periodically reported. Research shows that most people who suffer from self-inflicted neck trauma did not know of the potential dangers. Therefore, awareness of these problems can help prevent them.herraez / Getty ImagesYoung people, in particular, are at risk of accidental or deliberate self-inflicted neck injuries from actions such as attempted suicide and choking games....

Key TakeawaysThe Taylor Swift Treadmill Strut is one of the latest FitTok trends.The workout involves walking on the treadmill for about 45 minutes to a playlist of Taylor Swift’s songs and increasing the pace for each song change.Experts say the 10-song structure can help ease some people into an otherwise lengthy workout routine. Key Takeaways The Taylor Swift Treadmill Strut is one of the latest FitTok trends.The workout involves walking on the treadmill for about 45 minutes to a playlist of Taylor Swift’s songs and increasing the pace for each song change....

For more than 40 years, Cari Reck has had endometriosis. She volunteers for the nonprofit organization Endometriosis Association three days a week as an administrator and assists Mary Lou Ballweg, the founder. After numerous surgeries, I have not had significantsymptoms of endometriosissince I was 51 years old (I’m 65 now). Endometriosis is still, however, part of my life because both of my daughters have it. Their journey is, thankfully, different from mine as they received a diagnosis and treatment much quicker than I did....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsAnatomyMenstruation and PregnancyConditionsFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Anatomy Menstruation and Pregnancy Conditions Frequently Asked Questions The endometrium is the tissue that lines theuterus, or womb—the pear-shaped organ that houses a fetus. This mucous membrane thickens in anticipation of a possible pregnancy. If a fertilized egg is implanted, the lining stays in place. If not, the endometrium thins and sheds as a menstrual period....

Key Takeaways Among the most sinister and widespread threats to public health in the United States is a class of toxic chemicals called polyfluoroalkyl and perfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS. This ever-expanding group of more than 4,700 chemicals is also known as “forever chemicals” because of their tendency to remain in the human body and environment indefinitely. Most Americans have been exposed to PFAS, especially perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS) and perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA)....

Chemotherapy sessions can sometimes be long, and most people will have several infusions. If you haven’t had chemotherapy before or spent time with someone having an infusion, it can be hard to know what to expect.There is a lot of “downtime” in a typical chemotherapy infusion. Many of the medications need to be infused slowly over several minutes or hours.Even before the infusion, you may spend time receiving drugs designed to reduce your risk of nausea or allergic reactions....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is the Exchange Diet?Using the Exchange DietExchange Lists Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is the Exchange Diet? Using the Exchange Diet Exchange Lists A key part of managingtype 2 diabetes—or preventingprediabetesfrom getting worse—is sticking to a diet that makes it easy to modify carbohydrate intake to get your blood sugars in a safe range. For many years, the most recommended dietary approach for controlling diabetes was the exchange diet....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsAnatomyFunctionAssociated ConditionsDiagnosing Problems Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Anatomy Function Associated Conditions Diagnosing Problems The lens is a curved structure in the eye that sits behind theiris. The lens' function is to bend and focus light to help you see images clearly. Because it’s flexible and changes shape, it can help you see objects at varying distances. As you age, the lens may become weaker or damaged....

What factors influence survival rates forrectal cancer, and what is the current life expectancy based on these statistics? STEVE GSCHMEISSNER / Getty Images Rectal Cancer Survival and Life Expectancy When faced with the uncertainty of cancer, it’s human nature to want to learn as much as possible about the disease and to try to figure out how it’s all going to play out. The rectal cancer survival rates presented here will help give you a sense of the problem at hand, but it’s important to remember that survival rates are generalizations, and individual chances of survival may be quite different....

TheCandidayeast itself is present in most human beings, within the natural flora of the mouth and digestive tract, as well as on the skin.It is only when changes to these systems occur thatCandidacan actively thrive, usually manifesting with superficial infection. However, when the immune system is severely compromised, as can happen with untreated HIV,Candidacan become invasive and spread throughout the body, causing severe illness and possibly death.Learn more about how this fungal infection can affect you and what you can do to lower your risk....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is HPV?How to Find Out If You Have HPVProtect Against HPVFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is HPV? How to Find Out If You Have HPV Protect Against HPV Frequently Asked Questions Women who have sex with women (including lesbians) can be infected withhuman papillomavirus (HPV), as well as other sexually transmitted infections (STIs). HPV is known for its link to the development ofcervical cancerand other cancers....