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— Mariah, Georgia Constipation is a common concern for many parents. The frequency of bowel movements in infants varies greatly. Some infants will go after every feeding, others every four days. Both situations are normal. In general, most breastfed infants will move their bowels more often than formula-fed babies. However, if an infant has not had a bowel movement in more than four days, it is a good idea to let your doctor know, even though this can still be normal....

RELATED: What Does Arthritis Pain Feel Like? Common Causes of Costochondritis There are rubbery segments of cartilage — called costosternal joints — that attach the ribs to the breastbone, and chest pain can occur when the cartilage in those joints gets inflamed. “Costochondritis is typically a result of some sort of mechanical stress, like you coughed too hard or you reached too far and pulled something,” says Harry L. Gewanter, MD, a pediatric rheumatologist in Richmond, Virginia....

The autoimmune thyroid disease Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, also known as hypothyroidism, is diagnosed in people with RA more than in the general population, says Andrew Wang, MD, PhD, a rheumatologist at Yale Medicine and assistant professor of immunology at the Yale School of Medicine in New Haven, Connecticut. And Graves’ disease, which causes hyperthyroidism, can also co-occur in people with RA. In many people, the RA is diagnosed first, but that doesn’t mean it always starts earlier, Dr....

Self-Diagnosis and Self-Treatment Can Delay a Correct RA Diagnosis Most people, after developing early symptoms of some sort of illness or disease, try self-treatment before consulting a doctor. Self-treatment usually involves over-the-counter medications, such as Advil (ibuprofen), as well as other treatment options readily available at your local drugstore. It is worth a try if your symptoms are not initially severe, but don’t prolong self-treatment once it becomes apparent that your symptoms are not improving....

Take Note When RA Symptoms Improve — or Worsen When you have RA, it’s important to stay on top of the disease, your symptoms, and potential signs that complications are developing. You know your body better than anyone else, and you will be the first to notice hints that a new symptom may be brewing. While it can be natural to want to downplay or minimize new joint stiffness, swelling, or pain that could indicate a complication, there is a real benefit to paying attention to new developments and taking action sooner rather than later....

What Does Rosacea Look Like? Rosacea, sometimes called acne rosacea, is a chronic inflammatory disease of the skin. Those affected tend to blush, or flush, more easily than others. Rosacea can be mild or severe. Over time, the redness can spread from the cheeks and nose to the chin and forehead. (1) Rosacea can also cause thickening or enlargement of the skin around the nose. Rosacea is most common in people with fair skin, particularly those of Celtic or Scandinavian descent....

“Usually the disease is picked up on screening, before symptoms appear,” says Eugene R. Schiff, MD, a professor of medicine and executive director of the Schiff Center for Liver Diseases at the University of Miami Health System in Florida. As with many forms of cancer, it’s easier to treat liver cancer when it’s diagnosed early, so he recommends that people at high risk be screened every six months. High-risk individuals include people with hepatitis B, hepatitis C, or cirrhosis from any cause....

The Differences Between Soluble and Insoluble Fiber Experts liken fiber to an on-off switch as far as IBS is concerned. Soluble fiber slows things down in the digestive tract, helping with diarrhea, while insoluble fiber can speed things up, alleviating constipation. “Soluble fiber is hydrophilic so people can think of soluble fiber as being a magnet to water,” says Melissa Majumdar, RD, a senior bariatric dietitian for the Brigham and Women’s Center for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery in Boston....

“We started this foundation because Louisa was looking for resources she couldn’t find elsewhere,” Esposito-Amery says. “This included support for survivors, resources for her family, and awareness and education about disease.” In 2011, at 45, McGregor died of the disease, leaving two young children behind. But her legacy of educating women on the importance of seeking medical help at the earliest possible symptom lives on. Their goal The goal remains simple: to provide information about ovarian cancer and to address this important women’s health issue, especially since there is currently no definitive screening test to detect ovarian cancer....

Researchers from seven universities and the World Hypertension League analyzed more than 970 home blood pressure devices being sold by nearly 60 online retailers. Almost 95 percent of the devices hadn’t been validated for accuracy. “High blood pressure is the single largest risk factor for cardiovascular disease worldwide, so it’s really important to measure blood pressure accurately,” says James Sharman, PhD, the deputy director of the Menzies Institute for Medical Research at the University of Tasmania, who led the study....

For the past eight years of living with the two letters that now mean multiple sclerosis, I have come to appreciate the time in my life when I was able to endure the heat, run drills, climb ropes, and, well…just feel my limbs and coordinate them. I no longer take for granted the health of my youth or the ability to conquer the hardest task put in front of me....

While each type of bipolar disorder has a somewhat different set of symptoms, all of them are characterized by fluctuations in mood, energy, and activity level, according to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH). These mood changes can take the form of manic episodes — feeling extraordinarily “up,” elated, irritable, or energized — and depressive episodes, in which the person feels very “down,” sad, indifferent, or hopeless. Some people with bipolar disorder experience hypomanic episodes — a milder form of mania that may not last as long....

Female Breast Cancer Is Now the No. 1 Cancer Diagnosis Worldwide What’s New For the first time, female breast cancer has surpassed lung cancer as the most commonly diagnosed cancer type in the world, according to a report published in the February 4 issue of CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians. Research Details The American Cancer Society and the International Agency for Research on Cancer investigators examined incidence and mortality data for 36 cancers across 185 countries based on age and sex....

Beth Corn, MD (mountsinai.org) Assistant Professor of Medicine, Clinical Immunology, Mount Sinai School of Medicine The most common indoor allergens include dust, cockroaches, mold, and cats and dogs. These allergens often lead to postnasal drip, runny nose, nasal congestion, headache, sneezing, itchy, watery eyes, itchy skin, fatigue, and for some people, even difficulty breathing as well as wheezing. Anna Feldweg, MD (brighamandwomens.org) Clinical instructor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School, attending physician at Brigham and Women’s Hospital People are exposed to indoor allergens all year round, with a slightly more intense exposure during the cold-weather months, when homes are closed up and we are sealed in with our allergens....

It’s important to note that not all probiotic supplements are alike. There are many strains, and one may not have the same effect as another. They can vary widely in their CFUs and overall quality. Researchers aren’t yet sure which probiotics are helpful — and which are not — for ulcerative colitis (UC) or other health conditions. But according to a study published by PLoS One in March 2020, probiotic foods or supplements containing a probiotic called VSL#3 may help people manage UC....

The reason? The drama started when the reality TV star Kim Kardashian, Ye’s ex-wife, went public with her new relationship with the Saturday Night Live comedian Pete Davidson in late 2021, which later ended in August 2022, according to PageSix. During that time, Ye had several public outbursts, mostly on social media, related to Kardashian and Davidson’s romance. At that time, he was briefly suspended from Instagram for his outbursts, notes NBC....

Thyroid cancer affects the thyroid gland, which is located in the neck and releases hormones that help regulate metabolism, growth, and maturation. This cancer can often be detected — and treated — early because it produces conspicuous signs and symptoms that people notice and then ask their doctors to examine. Thyroid cancer is sometimes found during a routine checkup. It may also be found in an ultrasound, a CT scan, in blood tests, or via other procedures conducted for different health issues....

The very best shows go beyond that, acting as catalysts for social change, shifting public perspectives, and showcasing resilience. We watch fearfully as our heroes fall, and then we swell with pride when they inevitably pick themselves back up. The “never give up” attitude of a hero exemplifies a resilience we may already have, or one we hope to achieve. Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic last winter, resilience and adaptability have been key in helping us deal with our suddenly changed circumstances....

Robert Shmerling, MD, corresponding member of the faculty at Harvard Medical School in Boston and senior faculty editor at Harvard Health Publishing, says that people with RA are increasingly turning to therapies such as massage and acupuncture to help alleviate pain. Though these treatments have not been proven to help reduce the inflammation that causes RA symptoms, they can help improve feelings of well-being, which in turn can impact your RA, Dr....

“Small acts of kindness are an essential and often overlooked component of health,” says Kelli Harding, MD, MPH, an assistant clinical professor of psychiatry at Columbia University Irving Medical Center in New York City and the author of The Rabbit Effect: Live Longer, Happier, and Healthier With the Groundbreaking Science of Kindness. Kindness is when we do something to benefit someone else — and, as the American Psychological Association explains, it’s usually thought of as motivated by truly wanting to help someone, not by fear of punishment or an attempt to get an explicit reward in exchange for your behavior....