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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentWhen to Seek Medical Care Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment When to Seek Medical Care Tonsillitisand strep throat are common contagious infections of the throat that share symptoms. Although the same bacteria can sometimes cause them, they’re different conditions. Tonsillitis occurs when a virus or bacterium causes an infection in the tonsils (the soft tissue lumps at the back of the throat)....

While rare, enlarged tonsils may also cause sleep apnea or snoring in adults as well. It should be noted that while snoring can be associated with sleep apnea, notallpeople who snore have sleep apnea. Snoring occurs due to vibration of the soft tissues in the upper airway. Enlarged tonsillar tissue can contribute to these noises. Turbo / Getty Images Sleep Apnea How to Stop Snoring: 15 Remedies to Try Removing the Tonsils to Treat Sleep Apnea Has your healthcare provider recommended a tonsillectomy or are you considering whether or not this would help stop your child’s snoring?...

Key TakeawaysAqua jogging is a low-impact workout popular with injured runners as a way to maintain cardio fitness while recovering.The aqua jogging technique is similar to running on land but it’s a slower movement with more resistance.With the right equipment and technique anyone, even non-runners, can try aqua jogging as a way to stay fit while beating the heat. Key Takeaways Aqua jogging is a low-impact workout popular with injured runners as a way to maintain cardio fitness while recovering....

Nearly 60% of women undergo hysterectomy (removal of the uterus) for fibroids rather than having a less invasive treatment first, according to a study published last year.This was the focus of a recent review published in theNew England Journal of Medicine, which notes that hysterectomy exposes patients to a higher risk of complications than less-invasive treatments. Uterine fibroidsare benign growths in the uterus that can cause pain andheavy menstrual bleeding, and in some cases, miscarriages and fertility issues....

Key TakeawaysMeditation and mindfulness can cause some negative side effects in some who practice.In a new study, 6% of participants who practiced mindfulness reported negative side effects that lasted for more than a month.These effects can disrupt social relationships, sense of self, and physical health. Key Takeaways Meditation and mindfulness can cause some negative side effects in some who practice.In a new study, 6% of participants who practiced mindfulness reported negative side effects that lasted for more than a month....

Key Takeaways The study, published in the journalNature Medicine, found a breakdown product of niacin, known as 4PY, was strongly linked to the development of heart attack, stroke, and other cardiac events. More specifically, people with elevated levels of 4PY were around 60% more likely, on average, to have these cardiac events compared to people with lower levels. “What’s exciting about these results is that this pathway appears to be a previously unrecognized yet significant contributor to the development of cardiovascular disease,”Stanley Hazen, MD, PhD, senior author of the study and Chair of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Sciences at Cleveland Clinic’s Lerner Research Institute, said in apress release....

Key Takeaways Odds are, you probably know what a sunburn looks like and feels like, whether it’s from forgetting to apply sunscreen or spending too many hours soaking up the sun outdoors. While sunburns are common—about a third of adults in the U.S. experience at least one sunburn annually—they’re also quite serious.According to theSkin Cancer Foundation, having five or more sunburns in your lifetime more than doubles your risk formelanoma, the most dangerous type of skin cancer....

Key TakeawaysResearchers found that all substance use disorders increased the risk for breakthrough COVID-19.The risk was highest for those who used marijuana.Experts say this research highlights the importance of getting vaccinated, as well as tending to your existing health conditions amid the pandemic.Experts are zeroing in on what factors might make someone more likely to get a breakthrough COVID case. New research shows smoking weed may be one of them.Researchers at the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) find that having a substance use disorder (SUD), especially if using marijuana, can increase one’s chances of getting a breakthrough COVID case....

Key TakeawaysExperts say that it’s too soon to tell if the Omicron variant of the COVID-19 virus will lead to more cases of post-acute COVID syndrome—also known as long-haul or long COVID.Estimates of how many people who get COVID develop persistent symptoms range from 10% to 30% and more, depending on how the syndrome is defined.The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is leading an initiative to determine how widespread long COVID is, learn more about it, help the people who have it, and hopefully find a way to prevent it....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypesSymptomsCausesWho Is at RiskDiagnosisWill It Go Away?ComplicationsOutlookPreventionWhen to Seek Emergency Care Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types Symptoms Causes Who Is at Risk Diagnosis Will It Go Away? Complications Outlook Prevention When to Seek Emergency Care A tooth abscess, also called an oral or dental abscess, is a localizedbacterial infectionin which pus builds up in a tooth, gum, or jawbone. The infection can affect surrounding tissues and cause severe pain....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsAre You a Good Candidate?What to ExpectBenefitsPotential RisksAftercareFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Are You a Good Candidate? What to Expect Benefits Potential Risks Aftercare Frequently Asked Questions Tooth contouring, also known as tooth reshaping,enameloplasty, orodontoplasty, is acosmetic dental procedurethat fixes minor issues with your smile. It involves removing small portions of tooth enamel to correct chipped, cracked, or crooked teeth or improve their appearance....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsReasons a Cracked Tooth Doesn’t HurtWhen to See a DentistRepair Options Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Reasons a Cracked Tooth Doesn’t Hurt When to See a Dentist Repair Options Acracked or chipped toothis a common dental problem that may not cause pain. However, anyone with a cracked tooth should see a dentist for a repair as soon as possible. The crack can become larger, which may cause pain and allow bacteria to enter the tooth....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsStagesSymptomsDiagnosisCauses and Risk FactorsTreatmentOutlook and PreventionFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Stages Symptoms Diagnosis Causes and Risk Factors Treatment Outlook and Prevention Frequently Asked Questions Tooth decay occurs when bacteria in the mouth produce acids that attack theenamel, or protective outer layer of the tooth. If left untreated, tooth decay could lead to gum disease, cavities, and possibly tooth loss....