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After all, people with type 2 diabetes are roughly 10 times more likely to experience fatigue compared with those without the chronic condition, according to a study on adults with the condition. “Glucose is a major source of energy for all cells in our body, especially the brain,” explains Deena Adimoolam, MD, an endocrinologist at Mount Sinai in New York City and a spokesperson for the Endocrine Society. “With type 2 diabetes, though, glucose levels are high and the glucose is unable to enter the cells, meaning the cells have less energy overall to function....

Many women think that cosmetic breast implants will change their lives, and often they do – sometimes in unexpected ways. Beth McMurray knows that all too well. The 59-year-old psychotherapist from Birmingham, Ala., ended her love affair with her movie-star breasts after she suffered bouts of breast tenderness, an infection, fluid drainings and, finally, a deflated implant that shrunk her breast size from a C-cup to its original A. “I have a lot of discomfort....

Scams. They are as old as medicine itself. Fraudsters prey on people’s fears and concerns by pretending they have a wonder drug or access to a restricted item, then offer it up for sale at a premium. The COVID-19 pandemic, especially the arrival of vaccines, seems to check all the boxes when it comes to opportunities for criminals trying to take advantage of the system. Here was a real-life miracle drug that would end a real-life pandemic, and there wasn’t enough of it to go around....

Luckily, once a diagnosis of EPI is received, the condition is treatable. Pancreatic Enzyme Replacement Therapy Creon (the first PERT medication to receive approval in 2009)ZenpepPancreazeUltresaViokacePertzye All of these medications, which come in capsule form, contain a mixture of the digestive enzymes lipase, protease, and amylase that are normally produced by the pancreas. These allow the body to digest food properly again and absorb nutrients. If you have side effects with PERT, such as constipation or abdominal pain, talk to your doctor....

Overweight or obese participants without type 2 diabetes who took the drug, called tirzepatide (sold as the diabetes drug Mounjaro), lost an average of nearly 21 percent of their body weight at the highest dose studied. Scientists presented their findings at the American Diabetes Association (ADA)’s annual meeting in New Orleans and published the study in The New England Journal of Medicine. “Definitely, the weight loss in this study is far more what we had ever seen with other FDA-approved medications in term of the absolute amount of weight lost or percentage of weight lost,” says Osama Hamdy, MD, PhD, an associate professor at Harvard Medical School and medical director of the obesity clinical program at the Joslin Diabetes Center in Boston....

What are ultra-processed foods? They include items like hot dogs, lunch meat, baked goods, salty snacks like chips, and sugary drinks, along with prepackaged ready-to-eat or microwave meals, which can contain more unhealthy fats and lots of sodium. According to researchers, these findings add further support for policies that limit ultra-processed foods and promote unprocessed or minimally processed foods to improve public health worldwide. Researchers Followed Participants for Over 2 Decades to Assess Cancer Risk In the first study, researchers examined the association between the consumption of ultra-processed foods and the risk of colorectal cancer in U....

Its main function is to store bile, which helps the body break down and digest the fats that you eat. It doesn’t produce the bile — the liver does that and sends it into your small intestine via the common bile duct during meals. As the small intestine does its job, most bile travels to the gallbladder, where it is stored until needed again. Then, when you eat fatty foods, your gallbladder releases the bile into the small intestine, where it’s mixed with partially digested food....

Watery diarrhea, which can be severe and bloodyNauseaDehydration due to diarrheaSevere stomach crampsFatiguePotentially feeling an urge to defecate but being unable to, per the Merck Manual Learn More About Signs and Symptoms of E. Coli Infection Drink plenty of clear liquids, including water and broths; small sips help you avoid vomiting.Avoid apple and pear juices, caffeine, and alcohol.Avoid spicy food, dairy, and fatty, and high-fiber foods, which can make symptoms worse....

Watery diarrhea up to 15 times per dayDehydrationSwollen abdomen, with severe cramping and painElevated heart rateFeverStool containing blood or pusNauseaLoss of appetite or weight lossLiver or kidney failureIncreased white blood cell count Although people with no known risk factors can get a C. diff infection, certain things increase your risk, including the heavy use of antibiotics for the treatment of long-term infections. These antibiotics can disrupt the normal makeup of the gut microbiome — the community of microbes living in the intestines — allowing C....

Abdominal painVomitingTrouble swallowingFood impactionPoor appetiteReflux that doesn’t improve with medicines Poor appetite or growthFeeding problemsVomitingReflux that doesn’t improve with medicines Prognosis of Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE) Researchers are still learning about the prognosis and long-term effects of EoE. Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) These drugs lessen acid production in the stomach and may reduce inflammation in the esophagus. But not all patients with EoE respond to PPIs.Topical steroids They can help control inflammation in the esophagus....

Types of Kidney Cancer There are many different types of kidney cancer, each of which may be managed and treated differently. Papillary renal cell carcinomas These cancer cells create finger-like projections, known as papillae, in the tumor. This is the second most common subtype of renal cell carcinoma, making up about 10 percent of cases. Chromophobe renal cell carcinomas Cancer cells in this type appear pale like clear cells but are much larger and have other distinct features....

Paula Gill Lopez, PhD, an associate professor and chair of the department of psychological and educational consultation at Fairfield University in Fairfield, Connecticut, says the need for self-care is obvious. “We have an epidemic of anxiety and depression,” she says. “Everybody feels it.” Self-care is part of the answer to how we can all better cope with daily stressors, explains Kelsey Patel, a Los Angeles–based wellness expert and the author of the forthcoming book Burning Bright: Rituals, Reiki, and Self-Care to Heal Burnout, Anxiety, and Stress....

Eat mostly plants, including fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, and soy.Limit nonfat dairy food to no more than 2 servings a day.Limit refined carbs, such as foods including white flour, sugar, concentrated sweeteners, and white rice.Be mindful of your alcohol intake. If you do consume it, limit to 1 serving per day.Aim for 4 grams (g) of healthy fat per day. In total, no more than 10 percent of calories should come from all types of fat....

What Is Ube, Anyway? Ube is a purple root vegetable that was first grown in Southeast Asia, and people often refer to it as a purple yam — which is different from a purple sweet potato, according to the Philippine Consulate General in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, and Frieda’s Branded Produce. A potential reason ube has gained popularity is its stunning purple color. How Healthy Is Ube? Like other veggies, ube is good for you because it’s packed with nutrients....

While these communities can be great resources for surfacing exercise inspiration, motivation, and know-how, it’s important to know who you’re turning to for what info. Anyone can create a social media profile and start sharing information, says Frances Neric, national director of certification for the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) in Indianapolis. “But what they’re saying doesn’t have to be scientifically sound.” Seeking advice from the wrong person can lead you to workouts that are poorly designed, ineffective, or potentially dangerous....

Even before these attacks, incidents of anti-Asian hate had been on the rise. The Center for the Study of Hate and Extremism at the California State University in San Bernardino released findings in early March that showed hate crimes against Asian Americans in 16 of the largest cities in the United States had spiked 149 percent between 2019 and 2020, even though hate crimes overall declined. The coalition Stop AAPI Hate estimates there have been roughly 3,795 anti-Asian bias incidents from March 19, 2020, to February 28, 2021....

“The physical act of writing promotes brain health,” explains Juliann Hansen-Zlatev, an occupational therapist (OT) in Castle Rock, Colorado. So do other fine-motor activities of the fingers and hands, such as knitting or woodworking. For those living with multiple sclerosis (MS), though, a variety of MS symptoms can make writing by hand hard, even if the writing involves only signing a birthday card, endorsing a check, or drawing up a grocery list....

But another term, “complications,” is used to describe problems indirectly related to MS, or to direct effects of the disease that are less common or cause substantial disability or distress. Here is what defines a complication of MS, as well as an overview of some of the more common MS complications. In most health conditions, says Dr. Imitola, the word “complications” refers to issues that develop outside the normal scope of the disease or as a result of sustained damage....

The problem is, this back-and-forth about what’s truly healthy can cause a whole lot of confusion, not to mention prompt people to try unsustainable and unnecessarily restrictive diets in the name of health. If that’s you, there’s no need for embarrassment: Just be relieved to learn that healthy eating is far simpler than you may think. RELATED: A Complete Guide to MyPlate Healthy vs. Unhealthy Eating Habits: What’s the Difference?...

The study, presented at the American College of Cardiology conference held March 28 to 30, 2020, looked at a subgroup of women and men from the ISCHEMIA trial who received abnormal stress test results, an indicator of ischemia, a condition in which blood flow is restricted or reduced in a part of the body. Because women were more than three times as likely as men to have non-obstructive disease, or less artery narrowing (34 percent versus 11 percent), women composed only 23 percent of study participants, with about 1,100 women and 4,000 men ultimately included in the study....