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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHistoryPurposeExamples Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents History Purpose Examples The termuniversal precautionsrefers to certain steps that medical professionals and others take for infection-control. In other words, universal precautions are the techniques that people use to reduce therisk of transmitting HIVand other infectious diseases.The scientific basis of universal precautions is that individuals should treat any blood or bodily fluid as though it containsHIV,hepatitis, or another infectious agent....

Key TakeawaysA historic number of proposed anti-LGBTQ+ bills and an alarming rise in charged rhetoric against the community are damaging the mental health of queer folks.The absence of emotional or physical safety can have wide-ranging health effects. When people live in a prolonged state of fear, anxiety, and hopelessness, it can lead to or exacerbate mental and physical health conditions.Members of the LGBTQ+ community can do their best to cope, but they also need allies to speak up on their behalf....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDefinitionSymptomsOriginControversyCriticismStudy RevisionsConflicting Research Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Definition Symptoms Origin Controversy Criticism Study Revisions Conflicting Research Rapid-onset gender dysphoria is a controversial theory that attributes a rise in gender dysphoria among teens to social contagion and suppressed sexual or gender trauma. It is not a clinical diagnosis but a hypothesis from a 2018 study that was widely covered in the media....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDifferencesWhat It Looks LikeWhy Is Play Difficult?Teaching Play Skills Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Differences What It Looks Like Why Is Play Difficult? Teaching Play Skills Autistic childrenoften can’t or won’t play childhood games that theirneurotypicalpeers do, or may engage in activities that others cannot participate in. This includes lining up toys or putting toys into piles, activities that can cause extreme upset if others try to participate....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhen to Use the Recovery PositionMethodPurposeEffectivenessHow to Help Someone Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents When to Use the Recovery Position Method Purpose Effectiveness How to Help Someone The recovery position should be used when a person has decreased consciousness but is breathing normally and does not need chest compressions or CPR.For example, the position may be used in cases of alcohol poisoning, heat stroke, or when a person is unable to maintain an upright position....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDefinitionADHD and Sleep DisordersStimulantsTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Definition ADHD and Sleep Disorders Stimulants Treatment What is the relationship between attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and sleep? Children who have sleep disorders and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may have similar symptoms, such as inattentiveness, overactivity, and restlessness. The interplay between these two disorders of ADHD and sleep disorders is significant and one may be misdiagnosed as the other because of the overlap of symptoms....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsAlcohol and DiabetesCarbohydratesLiver FunctionMedication InteractionDrinking SafelyWho Should Not Drink Alcohol?Frequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Alcohol and Diabetes Carbohydrates Liver Function Medication Interaction Drinking Safely Who Should Not Drink Alcohol? Frequently Asked Questions If you havediabetes, you may wonder if you should drink alcohol. When consumed with food, an occasional drink is OK, and if you choose wisely, it may have some positive effects on health....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesWhat Is Fatigue?Who Gets Fatigue?Evaluating FatigueTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes What Is Fatigue? Who Gets Fatigue? Evaluating Fatigue Treatment Fatigue and headaches often go hand in hand. For most people, headaches and tiredness are occasional nuisances. They may disrupt productivity for a day or cause you to cancel plans for the evening. However, for some people, they can be a chronic, debilitating duo that affects their daily life....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesRelationshipHealth RisksManagementFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Relationship Health Risks Management Frequently Asked Questions High blood pressureandhigh cholesterolon their own are serious risk factors forheart diseaseandstroke. When both high blood pressure and high cholesterol occur together, they can damage blood vessels, greatly increasing the risk of future complications. To prevent heart disease and stroke, it’s vital to get your cholesterol and blood pressure under control....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesCareWhen to Get Medical HelpFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Care When to Get Medical Help Frequently Asked Questions Peripheral edema is swelling in the feet, ankles, and legs. It can occur in one or both of your lower limbs.If you have diabetes, you need to take extra precautions when you have edema. Fluid can build up when tiny blood vessels are damaged or when they leak into surrounding tissues....

Though it may seem counterintuitive, sleep is a busy time for your body. Various processes are at work that help everything from your cardiovascular system to your brain function at their best. It’s because of this that getting enough sleep canimprove your overall health, which may help boost your longevity. While inadequate sleep can have the opposite effect, so too cantoomuch sleep. Frederic Cirou/PhotoAlto Agency RF Collections/Getty Images Research suggests that regularly sleeping forless than seven hoursa night can have negative effects on the cardiovascular, endocrine, immune, and nervous systems....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsMetabolismThyroid HormonesHypothyroidismHyperthyroidismWeight Loss Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Metabolism Thyroid Hormones Hypothyroidism Hyperthyroidism Weight Loss Though scientists do know that thyroid hormones regulate your body’s metabolism, the exact relationship between thyroid hormones, metabolism, and weight changes is a complex one that isn’t well understood. When your thyroid isn’t producing enough hormones (hypothyroidism), your metabolism slows down. This reduces the number of calories your body burns and often leads to weight gain....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow the Diet WorksNutrients to MonitorWhat to EatLimiting What You EatWhat to AvoidBenefits and RisksWho Is the Diet Right For?Tips Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How the Diet Works Nutrients to Monitor What to Eat Limiting What You Eat What to Avoid Benefits and Risks Who Is the Diet Right For? Tips The renal diet is an eating plan that promotes kidney health and slows kidney damage....