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The home environment has become especially important since the onset of COVID-19, according to research by the Trevor Project, the world’s largest crisis intervention organization for LGBTQ+ young people. In their 2021 survey of more than 34,700 teens and young adults from across the United States, 42 percent of teens and young adults ages 13 to 24 who identified with a sexual orientation other than straight/heterosexual or a gender identity other than cisgender said that they had considered suicide in the past year....

Infections, particularly serious ones, can lead to diabetes complications. The most dangerous — although it’s rare in people with type 2 diabetes — is diabetic ketoacidosis, which can lead to a diabetic coma, according to endocrinologist Alan Garber, MD, PhD, a professor of medicine in diabetes, endocrinology, and metabolism at the Baylor College of Medicine in Houston and president of the American College of Endocrinology. “Infection is a metabolic stress, and it raises your blood sugar,” Dr....

People with nr-axSpA experience “inflammatory back pain, meaning pain that’s typically worse with rest or after sleeping, and better with activity like exercise,” explains Jean Liew, MD, an instructor and spondyloarthritis researcher in the division of rheumatology at the University of Washington in Seattle. This form of pain and stiffness also tends to respond to nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like ibuprofen (Advil) or naproxen (Aleve). But over-the-counter drugs often aren’t enough to keep nr-axSpA under control, so it’s important to get a proper diagnosis and receive treatment under the supervision of a doctor — usually a rheumatologist, an expert in arthritis and other diseases affecting your joints, muscles, and bones....

The innovative study explored the benefits of a potassium-containing salt substitute instead of traditional table salt in a key demographic, says Wesley Milks, MD, a cardiologist and an assistant professor of internal medicine at the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, who was not involved in the new research. “There is a very strong association between uncontrolled high blood pressure and stroke. It has long been recognized that higher potassium intake and lower sodium intake are linked to blood pressure reduction, so this study appears to provide relatively strong confirmatory evidence of the association,” says Dr....

On December 8, 2011, Breea woke up feeling off balance. By 6 p.m., she was blind in her left eye, paralyzed on the left side of her body, and unable to speak or swallow. She was only 18 and a senior in high school. The diagnosis: severe onset of tumefactive multiple sclerosis. Breea’s journey took a further twist when, later that year, her father passed away from drug and alcohol abuse....

Ultimately, however, the diagnosis relies on your doctor’s judgment, since there is no definitive test for ankylosing spondylitis. As part of the physical exam, your doctor may: Ask you to bend in various directions, to see how flexible your spine isMeasure your chest as you inhale and exhale, to see how much it expandsAsk you to stand against a wall with your heels and the back of your head touching it to look for evidence of kyphosis, or curvature in the upper spine...

The active ingredient in apple cider vinegar is acetic acid, produced when apples are fermented and exposed to certain enzymes. “Acetic acid kills harmful bacteria, which is the main reason ACV has been used as a disinfectant,” says Andres E. Ayesta, RD, owner of Orlando-based Vive Nutrition. “In fact, for many years people used ACV to treat poison ivy.” RELATED: 5 Anti-Inflammatory Spices for Psoriatic Arthritis Can You Apply Apple Cider Vinegar Directly to the Skin for Psoriatic Arthritis?...

With three million views of the hashtag #greenspowder, TikTokers are raving about various health benefits that they attribute to powdered greens, such as clearer skin, boosted energy, and improved gut health. Among so many TikTokers, Maddie Stoy (8,000 followers) swears by the green stuff for its purported ability to ease bloating and digestion. Ali Archdeacon (59.8K followers) claims that green powder has banished her hormonal acne and made her eyes “brighter and whiter....

This abnormal beating results in too little blood being pumped throughout your body, and can cause symptoms such as fatigue, shortness of breath, and chest pain. It’s important to get diagnosed and treated for atrial fibrillation as soon as possible, before the condition causes dangerous complications like blood clots, heart disease, or a stroke. (1,2) The goals of treatment for atrial fibrillation are to restore your heart’s natural rhythm and rate, help prevent blood clots, and reduce your stroke risk....

This so-called baby eczema or infantile eczema usually persists through childhood and adolescence, and in some cases even into adulthood. Infants are more likely to develop eczema if family members have a history of eczema, hay fever, or asthma. While these conditions don’t cause one another, infants are more likely to develop hay fever or asthma if they already have baby eczema. Scientists believe eczema results from an immune-system dysfunction that affects the skin barrier and its ability to hold in moisture....

For anyone who toils away in front of a computer all day, wrist pain and discomfort are quite common. That’s because the way most people position their hands when typing is unnatural. According to the Occupational and Safety Health Administration, your wrists should be straight and in-line with your forearms. However, as the Department of Labor group explains, traditional set ups “may cause you to bend your wrists sideways to reach all keys....

“It’s frightening to think about having a potentially life-threatening disease,” says Jack David Marcus, 75, a prostate cancer survivor who volunteers at the New York City chapter of Us Too International, a nonprofit organization that aims to provide knowledge, empowerment, compassion, collaboration, encouragement, and hope to men with prostate cancer and their families. “It’s tough on the cancer fighter and [their loved ones].” But the important thing to remember is that there are things you can do to help cope with treatment for prostate cancer, Marcus says....

Emotional boundaries can serve the same purpose — if you set them up and respect them. Setting boundaries helps us spend our time and energy in the ways we want to and in ways that align with our values, explains Matthew S. Mutchler, PhD, a licensed marriage and family practice therapist and acting academic director of graduate counseling psychology at Delaware Valley University in Doylestown, Pennsylvania. “We only have so much energy....

Dr. Naturale shares her insights about the stressors healthcare workers are facing today, and what people can do to help reduce pandemic anxiety. Naturale and Connolly also speak with George Contreras, a paramedic in New York City who is working 12-hour days on the front lines. The following are some highlights from an edited transcript of the interview. RELATED: Tippi Coronavirus: Tips for Living With COVID-19 Maureen Connolly: You’ve been on the front lines in the aftermath of so many traumatic events, including 9/11 and the Las Vegas mass shooting....

Celiac disease, also called gluten sensitive enteropathy, is an autoimmune disorder where the ingestion of the protein called gluten damages the small intestine and makes it hard for the body to absorb essential nutrients. Gluten is a binding protein that comes from such grains as wheat, rye, and barley; it is used in a wide variety of products. (1) Celiac disease affects an estimated 1 in 100 people across the globe and about 1 in 141 Americans....

An anxiety disorder may also be diagnosed if you have general feelings of fear or worry that interfere with your daily life and that have lasted at least six months. Most people with an anxiety disorder have a combination of physical and psychological symptoms. There are a number of anxiety disorders, and each one has unique symptoms, but there’s one symptom they all have in common: near-constant fear or worry about things that may happen now or in the future....

Schizophrenia is a chronic and severe mental disorder that affects a person’s thoughts, feelings, and behavior, according to the National Institute of Mental Health. There isn’t much scientific evidence regarding whether yoga can benefit people who have schizophrenia, but a few small studies have shown promising results. What’s more, the practice has been shown to help people with other mental health conditions, such as anxiety and depression, says Kelli Bethel, the director of yoga therapy and yoga at the University of Maryland School of Medicine Center for Integrative Medicine, in Baltimore....

“The term ‘detox’ is chicer than ‘diet’ right now,” says Brigitte Zeitlin, RD, owner of BZ Nutrition in New York City. “It kind of implies a shorter-term solution, and quick results.” Most plans are grounded in the idea that flushing toxins out of your system, often through a liquid-only diet with plenty of water, and giving your digestive system a break from its regular role can bring about miraculous results, from weight loss to more energy to glowing skin....

Tonsillitis is often caused by the common cold. The virus starts with sniffles and a sore throat, but it can turn into a tonsil infection. Bacterial infections can cause tonsillitis, too, as well as other viral infections. (1) RELATED: Everything You Need to Know About Cold and Flu Symptoms So how do you know if your cold or infection has affected your tonsils? Here are the signs and symptoms to look out for, in both adults and children....

Does Medicare pay for hearing aids?What is the difference in coverage among different Medicare plans?What other options are available to cover the cost of hearing aids? Learn more about some of the options available to help you pay for hearing aids below. “A diagnostic hearing evaluation is covered by most insurance companies, although a referral from a physician may be required,” says Amy Myers, AuD, an assistant professor of Communication Sciences and Disorders at UNC Greensboro and an audiologist in the department’s speech and hearing center in Greensboro, North Carolina....