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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat It IsHow It WorksScheduleDTaP Vs. TdapSide EffectsCost Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What It Is How It Works Schedule DTaP Vs. Tdap Side Effects Cost The DTaP vaccine protects children ages 6 and younger against three different infections: diphtheria, tetanus, andpertussis(whooping cough).The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends children get five doses of the vaccine between the ages of 2 months and 6 years....

The epidermis is the outermost layer of the skin. The thickness of the epidermis varies depending on where on the body it is located. It is at its thinnest on the eyelids,measuring just half a millimeter, and at its thickest on the palms and soles at 1.5 millimeters. PeopleImages / Getty Images The Anatomy of Skin Theskin’s anatomyis composed of three layers: the epidermis, the dermis, andsubcutaneous tissue. These layers are home to sweat glands, oil glands,hair follicles, blood vessels, and certain vital immune cells....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is It?SymptomsCausesRelated PhobiasDiagnosisTreatmentCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is It? Symptoms Causes Related Phobias Diagnosis Treatment Coping Fear of doctors, oriatrophobia,is a type ofanxiety disorderwhere a person has an extreme fear of doctors. It’s normal to feel nervous about visiting your healthcare provider, but for people with iatrophobia, the fear is so overwhelming that it interferes with their ability to get regular healthcare....

The ovaries are a key part of the normal development and reproductive function of women. Encyclopaedia Britannica/UIG / Getty Images Anatomy Eggs are transported from the ovaries to the uterus via the fallopian tubes. Surrounding the entrance to the fallopian tubes are tiny fimbriae, or fingerlike projections, which guide the egg into the tube each month. The Ovaries Through Your Lifespan You areborn with all of the eggs you’ll ever need, around 1 million in each ovary....

Thethymushas been a mysterious gland throughout much of history. It was known to exist as early as the first century A.D., but its role would not begin to be understood until much later. The ancient Greeks thought it was “the seat of courage.” During the Renaissance, they decided it had no function. It was not until the 1970s that itsrole in the immune systemstarted to unfold. Corbis / Getty Images...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWho Qualifies for Surgery?Scarring ProcessRecoverySelf-Care After Heart AblationRepeat Heart Ablation Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Who Qualifies for Surgery? Scarring Process Recovery Self-Care After Heart Ablation Repeat Heart Ablation Heart ablation is a procedure that cardiologists (heart specialists) may recommend for people who have not responded well to medications or other treatments for an irregular heart rhythm (arrhythmia) and other heart conditions....

HBeAg stands for hepatitis B e-antigen. This antigen is a protein from thehepatitis B virusthat circulates in infected blood when the virus is actively reproducing. If you are HBeAg positive, it means the antigen is present in your blood. This HBeAG test result suggests that a person is infectious and is able to spread the virus to other people. PixelsEffect / Getty Images What HBeAg Test Results Mean A positive test for the hepatitis B e-antigen (HBeAG) means that there is an active infection with the hepatitis B virus, likely in someone with chronic hepatitis B....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHIV in the Black CommunityExplanationsSymptomsHow to Get TestedPrevention EffortsOutreach ProgramsFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents HIV in the Black Community Explanations Symptoms How to Get Tested Prevention Efforts Outreach Programs Frequently Asked Questions This article is part ofHealth Divide: HIV, a destination in our Health Divide series. Verywell / Danie Drankwalter This disease has destroyed Black communities, but recent data show some encouraging signs....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsAnatomyFunctionAssociated ConditionsTestsHow to Protect Your Ears Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Anatomy Function Associated Conditions Tests How to Protect Your Ears Inner ear problems can result in hearing loss and balance issues, which are also one of the primarycauses of vertigo. This article will address the inner ear’s structure and function, several associated health conditions, and how to protect it. Ear Anatomy, Function, and Care...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsResearch on LinkMemory and DepressionOther CausesDiagnosisManagementWhen to See a Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Research on Link Memory and Depression Other Causes Diagnosis Management When to See a Provider There is a link between depression and short-term memory loss. This is sometimes called pseudodementia because it can be confused with dementia although the memory loss is actually due to depression....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is a Low-Sodium Diet?How Much Sodium Is in a Low-Sodium Diet?Benefits of a Low-Sodium DietGuidelines for Starting a Low-Sodium DietTips for Reducing Sodium IntakeLow-Sodium Foods to TryHigh-Sodium Foods to Limit or AvoidPotential Side Effects and Risks Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is a Low-Sodium Diet? How Much Sodium Is in a Low-Sodium Diet? Benefits of a Low-Sodium Diet Guidelines for Starting a Low-Sodium Diet...

Hemolysisis the breakdown ofred blood cells. Red blood cells normally live for about 120 days. After that, they die and break down. Red blood cells carry oxygen to all of the body. If red blood cells are breaking down abnormally, there will be fewer of them to carry oxygen. Some diseases and conditions cause red blood cells to break down too soon, causing fatigue and other more serious symptoms. Blend_Images / Getty Images...

The donut hole, or coverage gap, has long been one of the most controversial parts of theMedicare Part Dprescription drug benefit. It affects how much you will pay for your drugs over the course of the year. The good news is that theAffordable Care Act(ACA) closed the donut hole as of 2020, after several years of slowly shrinking it. The donut hole closed in 2019 for brand-name drugs (a year early, thanks to the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018), and in 2020 for generic drugs....