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While the protests may pave the way to reform in this country, public health experts and government officials are concerned that the demonstrations could bring on a new wave of novel coronavirus infections. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director Robert Redfield told a House Appropriations subcommittee on June 4 that the protests could be a “seeding event,” while Minnesota health commissioner Jan Malcolm has called the rallies “a recipe for spread....

Yet compared with other forms of arthritis, including the autoimmune condition rheumatoid arthritis (RA), PsA isn’t as well understood. Too few rheumatologists sufficiently understand the disease, in part because there hasn’t been enough research, according to the National Psoriasis Foundation. Thankfully, several important studies were presented at ACR Convergence, the annual conference of the American College of Rheumatology, held virtually November 1 through 9, 2021. Top 4 Conference Takeaways for People With Psoriatic Arthritis (PsA) 1....

There are five subtypes of psoriatic arthritis, affecting different parts of the body. Some people may have one kind of psoriatic arthritis and then develop a different form down the road. “The categories tend to bleed into each other,” says Anca Askanase, MD, a rheumatologist and an associate professor of medicine at the Columbia University Irving Medical Center in New York City. “Ultimately, they’re all about joint pain, stiffness, and loss of function....

The advice from health experts and government officials seems to change by the minute, creating stress for anyone looking for guidance during one of the biggest public health crises in over a century. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed or unsure about where to turn for reliable answers. As part of Everyday Health’s ongoing commitment to providing the latest news and research about the novel coronavirus, we’ve compiled a list of frequently asked questions, as well as tips about COVID-19 prevention, symptoms, treatment, and more....

That’s the conclusion of controversial new research linking the supplements to increased risk of heart disease, a finding that has many of the 61 percent of older women who regularly take them worried. Calcium supplement use has more than doubled over the last two decades, according to the latest government data. Their popularity has grown along with awareness of osteoporosis, which affects 10 million Americans, 80 percent of them women, according to the National Osteoporosis Foundation....

It’s no secret that living with MS can take a toll on your daily life, but for people who are diagnosed in their 20s or 30s, many of whom are searching for a partner, the idea of dating is fraught with concerns: How can I date when my MS is constantly intruding on my social life? When do I tell a new partner about my diagnosis? How will the disease impact my sex life?...

Why the close relationship between sleep and epilepsy? Seizure disorders like epilepsy cause a “misfiring” of activity in your brain, the very organ that regulates your sleep. So when your brain is malfunctioning because of your seizures, your sleep suffers. And when your sleep suffers, your brain becomes more vulnerable to these misfirings that cause seizures in the first place. What’s more, some seizures, such as benign Rolandic (benign focal epilepsy of childhood) and frontal lobe seizures, actually occur while you’re asleep....

Myth 1: Stress causes cancer. Fact: If you’re grappling with a stress overload, you might even be stressed out over the ill effects of stress. (How’s that for cruel?) But you should know that psychological stress can’t by itself cause a disease. If you were recently diagnosed with cancer, don’t blame yourself for a past spent swimming in stress. “Certainly stress, particularly a major life stressor, like the death of a partner, can contribute to an increased risk of disease, including certain cancers,” says David Spiegel, MD, director of the Center on Stress and Health at Stanford University School of Medicine in California....

Age: 61 Condition: Multiple sclerosis (MS) How long I’ve been living with this condition: 38 years I was first diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) in the summer of 1981. My first symptoms were numbness and weakness that spread down my right side, starting at my rib cage and eventually going all the way to my feet. In the past 10 years I have developed spasticity in my hip flexors, which my doctor told me was not an MS flare-up but a result of the damage that has already been done....

Read more about the treasured strawberry and its many perks for your health below. What Are Strawberries Exactly? These Strawberry Oatmeal Bars are a healthier alternative to packaged fruit bars you can enjoy for breakfast, a snack, or dessert.This 5-Minute Healthy Strawberry Frozen Yogurt is yogurt-based and sweetened to taste with honey, for a lighter alternative to traditional ice cream.For a sweeter take on a traditionally spicy salsa, try this Strawberry Mango Salsa on top of tacos or chicken, or served with whole grain tortilla chips....

People who have HS experience high levels of psychological distress, and pain is a big factor, according to research published in September 2019 in the European Journal of Dermatology. “These patients really struggle sometimes, understandably, because they may spend every day in pain, or spend 30 minutes or an hour just putting dressings on every day,” says Christopher Sayed, MD, an associate professor of dermatology at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine in Chapel Hill....

“People who have a good listener in their life are more likely to have a brain that sustains its ‘raw horsepower’ over time,” says the lead study author, Joel Salinas, MD, a neurology professor at the New York University Grossman School of Medicine. “So, in addition to the many known benefits of listening, cultivating an available pool of good listeners in your life may actually increase cognitive capability and brain health,” Dr....

Bruising or purple spots on the skin that occur very easily or for no known reason. These bruises are called purpura and may also appear in the mouth.Small red dots that resemble a rash. These dots, called petechiae, are actually caused by bleeding underneath the skin as a result of damage to blood vessels or leaks in a capillary wall.Frequent nosebleeds that are difficult to stopBleeding from the gumsUnusually long or heavy menstrual bleedingHematoma, or a pooling of clotted or partially clotted blood under the skin....

There are two symptomatic “MS Sleeps” for me. They are very different. In fact, one isn’t really much of a sleep at all; at least not a restful one. I’ll write of that one first as it may be less familiar to some. Sometimes, when the MS is really flaring, I cannot seem to sleep. Not from leg twitches, pain or due to the MS Hug, but the cause of this lack of restful sleep seems to be extra brain activity....

There are many guidelines about how much to drink. Krieger instructs clients to take their body weight in pounds (lb), divide this number in half, and drink that many ounces (oz) in fluids, including water, each day. (If you are 140 lb, that’s 70 oz of fluids, which is the equivalent of almost nine cups of fluids.) That also depends on your activity level, if you’re out in the heat, or if you’re pregnant, nursing, or ill — all factors that require you to increase hydration....

To select an acne medication, you should first familiarize yourself with the four basic methods of combating acne. Neal Schultz, MD, clinical professor of dermatology at Mount Sinai School of Medicine, and author of It’s Not Just About Wrinkles, explains that blemish-fighting agents work by killing acne-causing bacteria, exfoliating dead skin cells that clog pores, removing excess oil, or decreasing inflammation. RELATED: The Dermatologist’s Guide to Healthy Skin and the Exposome [Ad] Read on to learn how the most potent acne-treatment products work and to find a solution to your acne....

Mental health problems also commonly overlap with ulcerative colitis, although it’s less clear that they develop as a direct result of the disease. Instead, many people may be somehow predisposed to both conditions. But there’s no question that living with ulcerative colitis brings challenges that can lead to negative thoughts, which may exacerbate symptoms of depression or anxiety in people with these conditions. It’s important to note, though, that there’s no evidence showing that stress, tension, or anxiety causes ulcerative colitis....

Technology has crept into every corner of our lives, from obsessive texting to checking emails more often than a stockbroker eyeballs the Dow. Sure, you’re on top of Kim Kardashian’s latest crisis, but smart phones, tablet computers and gadgets “have an impact on [your body], even if you’re dealing with irrelevant information,” says Adam Gazzaley, M.D., Ph.D., associate professor of neurology, physiology and psychiatry at the University of California, San Francisco....

Surgery to Treat Appendicitis: Appendectomy Appendectomy, a surgical procedure to remove the appendix, is the standard treatment for appendicitis. But antibiotics are often used in conjunction with an appendectomy and sometimes instead of the surgery if the case is uncomplicated. Doctors have been treating appendicitis with appendectomies for more than 100 years. (1) If you undergo either an open or laparoscopic appendectomy, you can expect to leave the hospital one or two days after surgery (an open appendectomy requires one 2- to 4-inch incision, while a laparoscopic appendectomy requires three small incisions)....

Avoiding constipation is often the key to preventing and treating hemorrhoids. And simple diet and lifestyle changes may help reduce hemorrhoid symptoms. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics recommends that adult women eat at least 25 grams of fiber each day, and that adult men eat at least 38 grams. (1) When adding fiber to your diet, go slow to avoid problems with excess gas. If you’re having a hard time getting enough fiber in your diet, you can also take a fiber supplement....