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From 2009 to 2017, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported 444 outbreaks of the parasite, resulting in 7,465 people becoming sick, 287 being hospitalized, and one death. Thirty-five percent of the outbreaks were linked to treated swimming water in pools and water parks. Fifteen percent were linked to cattle, especially calves who were still nursing, and 13 percent were linked to infected people in childcare settings. Finally, 3 percent were linked to drinking raw (unpasteurized) milk or apple cider, the CDC said....

Both fresh fruits and vegetables are high in insoluble fiber (roughage). While fiber is usually a means to help regulate bowel movements, some patients have extreme sensitivity to roughage and cannot tolerate it. Reasons for fiber intolerance include nonulcer dyspepsia; some forms of irritable bowel syndrome, in which high fiber can increase gas production and a feeling of bloating; and a gastric-emptying disorder that prevents the stomach from processing food properly and can lead to feelings of fullness, indigestion, pain, and occasionally, reflux....

Stomachaches, though, are a common complaint among children, and most are completely normal: they usually suggest that a child ate too much or needs to go to the bathroom. But how do you know when tummy troubles signal something more serious? Here’s how to evaluate the severity of your child’s stomachaches. When Stomachaches Interfere With Life Frequent or chronic stomachaches could indicate that something in the digestive system needs medical attention....

— Lindsey, New York Lindsey, my heart goes out to you. As parents, we want what is best for our children, including having good friends and a sense of belonging. You are in a challenging position at this juncture in your son’s life. At 16, adolescents are in the process of becoming individuals and working to establish a clear sense of self, which often includes questioning parents’ values, beliefs, and suggestions....

But of course this fate isn’t inevitable. By knowing the basics behind the causes, risk factors, and symptoms of diverticulitis, you can get the treatment you need to prevent progression and lower your risk of complications. First, though, it’s crucial to read up on the fundamentals, including what diverticulitis is — then you’ll need to understand the potential for comorbidities. Know the Basics of Diverticulitis to Lower Your Risk for Future Health Issues Diverticulitis is a condition that affects the digestive tract....

That’s because the earlier the diagnosis, the better the prognosis. For melanoma treated early, before it has time to spread, the five-year survival rate is over 99 percent. Once the cancer has spread, treatment is more complicated and recovery is a lot less certain. Dermatologists recommend examining your skin once a month, looking for any abnormal spots or growths that might signal melanoma or another type of skin cancer. Scrutinize your entire body, from your scalp to your soles and the tips of your toes — and between the toes, too....

The National Eczema Association estimates that over 31 million Americans have a form of eczema, such as atopic dermatitis, contact dermatitis, or seborrheic dermatitis. (1) Scientists do not know the exact cause of eczema, but they believe genetics plays a role, increasing sensitivity to irritants, allergens, and environmental factors. (2) Eczema triggers can include shampoo, body washes, laundry detergent, food, fragrances, pollen, dust mites, pet dander, as well as weather shifts, hormones, and even stress....

A review published in July 2016 in the Journal of Physical Activity and Health found that regular exercise lowers the risk of gallbladder problems. And this was true regardless of the person’s body mass index (BMI). And you don’t have to overdo it with exercise to achieve results. Studies have also found that there is not a significantly greater risk reduction for extreme levels of activity. In fact, overly strenuous exercise, such as long-distance running, may even cause gastrointestinal symptoms such as diarrhea and abdominal pain....

In the United States, once you turn 18, the decision to share or withhold information about your health and your medical decisions is up to you, at least in the eyes of the law, though the reality of the situation is often less cut-and-dried. Under the Affordable Care Act, a person can stay on their parents’ health insurance until they turn 26 years old, a benefit that approximately 7.8 million (approximately one out of four) emerging adults use, according to the Commonwealth Fund, a nonprofit healthcare resource organization....

Then, on February 24, Russia invaded Ukraine — and for many, feelings of uncertainty and unease came rushing back. If since the start of the war in Ukraine you have been feeling an uptick in worry, sadness, anger, hopelessness, or any combination of these feelings, you are not alone. Yes, we expect major world events to affect us, but this event has been especially impactful for people all over the world....

I once visited a potential volunteer for the National Psoriasis Foundation (NPF) walk in Sacramento, California. I figured the appointment would be all business as we set aside half an hour to talk about their joining the walk team. Instead, we chatted longer than scheduled, sharing all kinds of connections and stories about psoriasis. I found the positive energy and enthusiasm infectious. Others I met with mentioned how they wanted to volunteer because they appreciated how the walk brings together people affected by psoriasis....

While some research has shown these fats may help fight against type 2 diabetes, a review and meta-analysis published in August 2019 in the BMJ has found that increasing omega-3 intake — whether by consuming supplements or foods rich in this fat — does little or nothing to lower diabetes risk. “We found that despite over 58,000 participants being randomized into long-term trials, and 4 percent of those participants developing diabetes, the people who were randomized to consume more long-chain omega-3 fats — fish oils — had the same risk of diabetes diagnosis as the group who did not take more fish oil,” says the study author Lee Hooper, PhD, RD, an epidemiologist at the University of East Anglia in the United Kingdom....

Traveler’s diarrhea, the top travel-related illness, can take place anywhere, but it occurs most in countries in Asia (exception: Japan). It’s also common in countries in the Middle East, Africa, and South and Central America, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). (1) Traveler’s diarrhea is rarely life-threatening, but if nothing else, it can make an otherwise pleasant trip go south quick. “If you’re from a resources-rich country and travel to a resource-limited country, some of the common bacteria that might be found in food that wouldn’t be very harmful to the local population could be harmful to you because you don’t have an immune system that is used to that bacteria,” says Christine Lee, MD, in the gastroenterology, hepatology, and nutrition division at Cleveland Clinic....

“The thrill of my life is studying thrill,” says Farley, a member of Everyday Health’s Wellness Advisory Board. An L.H. Carnell Professor at Temple University in Philadelphia and president of the Society for Experimental Psychology and Cognitive Science, Farley is credited with originating the “type T,” or big T, designation for the risk-seeking, envelope-pushing thrill-seeker. He credits luminary fellow PhDs — such as Hans Jurgen Eysenck, Marvin Zuckerman, and Daniel Ellis Berlyne — for their inspiration and scholarship as he continues to pursue society’s daredevil innovators....

Grief is the name we’ve given to that emotional response. It encompasses the sadness, disorientation, and other intense and often sorrowful experiences we go through as we live with a loss. Grief can also cause a range physical symptoms and behavioral responses. While just about everyone has an idea of what it means to grieve, psychologists and therapists who study grief say that there is a lot more to the experience than most of us fully appreciate....

Through its “Top Doctors” series of books and database, Castle Connolly provides consumers with a directory of tens of thousands of healthcare providers nominated by their peers and screened by a physician-led research team. “We were the first people to ever survey physicians to ask them to rate other physicians,” says Dr. Connolly, who is president and CEO of Castle Connolly, which the Everyday Health Group announced on January 16, 2019, that it had acquired....

One reason for the delay is that this cancer is rare, so physicians who’ve never seen it before may not recognize the symptoms. Multiple myeloma accounts for only 1.8 percent of all new cancer cases per year. According to the most recent estimates from the National Cancer Institute, a mere 6 or 7 people in 100,000 develop the disease annually. (1) Physicians may also fail to diagnose multiple myeloma because in its early stages the disease can be asymptomatic, a condition known as smoldering multiple myeloma....

RELATED: Does Yoga Count as Exercise? The Benefits of Doing Planks Put simply, the plank is an isometric body-weight exercise that boosts core endurance. (Isometric means that there’s no movement involved.) Note that we said endurance, not strength. “Planks — as with any good core exercise — do not work on strengthening, but work to improve muscle endurance,” says Marian Barnick, a registered kinesiologist and cancer movement therapist in Toronto....

That said, merely ditching animal products isn’t a guaranteed route to losing weight (after all, Oreos and soda are technically vegan). Here’s a look at what the science says about plant-based diets for weight loss, and how to effectively implement them to shed pounds. “Several recent meta-analyses suggest that vegetarian diets are superior to nonvegetarian diets as a weight loss strategy,” says Carol Johnston, PhD, RD, professor of nutrition at Arizona State University in Tempe....

If you have a history of headaches that come once or twice a month and go away when you take an over-the-counter medication such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen, you may not need to seek further treatment, says Sandhya Kumar, MD, a neurologist and headache specialist at Wake Forest Baptist Health in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. “If you’re having headaches more than four times a month, especially if they are debilitating and keeping you home from work, you should see a provider for diagnosis and medication,” says Dr....