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Statistics suggest that the overall incidence of glioblastomas is rising, but some statisticians think that this may not be a true rise, but rather a result of imaging tests being more common and widespread now, so that tumors are being spotted more readily than before. But environmental factors could also be contributing to this apparent rise in numbers. Where Should You Go to Get Your Symptoms Assessed? If you or your doctor thinks you might have a glioblastoma, you will be referred to a neurologist for tests....

The American Heart Association (AHA) has added sleep to its cardiovascular health checklist, which consists of eight factors a person can modify to stay healthy: diet, exercise, tobacco use, weight, cholesterol, blood sugar levels, blood pressure, and now, sleep. AHA published its new checklist, called “Life’s Essential 8,” in the journal Circulation on June 29. The old checklist, created in 2010, was known as “Life’s Simple 7.” “Not only is sleep health related to the other things that play a role in heart health, it seems to also be directly related to cardiovascular health itself,” says Michael Grandner, PhD, the director of the sleep and health research program at the University of Arizona College of Medicine in Tucson, who helped draft the new AHA checklist....

Online therapy companies that treat anxiety provide platforms that help you connect with a licensed therapist, counselor, psychologist, or psychiatrist from the comfort of your home. Here are our eight picks for the best online therapy platforms for treating anxiety. Engaged in ongoing independent researchMystery shopped each of the brandsContacted the brands’ customer service teams to ask questions and gauge responsivenessBecame customers of online therapy providers ourselvesReviewed academic research into the efficacy of online therapy versus in-person therapyRead hundreds of verified customer reviews from trusted third parties such as the Better Business Bureau (BBB) and Trustpilot...

It happened to the Texas ob-gyn Mary Claire Haver, MD, when her hormones started to fluctuate in midlife. Primarily to help herself, she created a new eating plan specifically for women in menopause, which is now being marketed as the Galveston Diet, named for her hometown. Dr. Haver insists that Galveston is not a diet in the classic sense of the word. “It’s a lifetime eating plan,” she says. One effect is weight loss, but she says the Galveston diet is also a way to feel better overall and to improve other menopausal symptoms like hot flashes and brain fog....

What Is Berberine? Berberine is a compound that’s naturally found in plants like European barberry, goldenseal, and goldthread, according to MedlinePlus. And it’s nothing new — a study published in December 2014 in Biochemistry and Cell Biology notes berberine has been used in Chinese, Indian, and Middle Eastern folk medicine for at least four centuries. In more recent years, the supplement has gained a foothold in the United States as an over-the-counter supplement....

Gottlieb, who writes the Atlantic’s weekly “Dear Therapist” advice column, has authored several books, including the New York Times bestseller Maybe You Should Talk to Someone. Gottlieb shares both personal and professional insight into why living with chronic health issues from the point of diagnosis (or the long road to it) to physical pain to managing them day in, day out can complicate mental health. She also speaks to what you can do to feel more empowered....

The main types of leukemia include: Acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL)Acute myelogenous leukemia (AML)Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL)Chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML) There are also other rare forms of the disease. Some types of leukemia are more difficult to treat than others. Your doctor will run tests to determine what kind you have. (1) Four Main Types of Leukemia Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL) If you have ALL, the cancer affects the lymphocyte cells, white blood cells that normally help fight infections....

Despite humorous commercials touting heartburn remedies with funny words like “plop-plop” and “fizz-fizz,” heartburn is no joke. More than 60 million Americans suffer from it at least occasionally, according to the American College of Gastroenterology.Heartburn, also known as acid indigestion, occurs when acidic stomach juices flow backward into the esophagus, irritating the esophageal lining. The resulting pain can be uncomfortable, annoying or excruciating. “It can hurt as much as a heart attack,” says Paige Hastings, a certified nurse practitioner at The Little Clinic in Nashville, Tenn....

A transient ischemic attack (TIA), also called a mini-stroke, occurs when blood flow to part of the brain stops for a short period of time. While a TIA can mimic the symptoms of a stroke, the symptoms of a TIA last only a few minutes at most — the average length of a TIA is about one minute. Additionally, unlike a stroke, most TIAs don’t cause permanent damage. However, a TIA should be taken seriously....

Yes, mild chest pains after submerging your hands in very cold water can be a symptom of mitral valve problems — including a relatively harmless mitral valve prolapse. This occurs when the valve between your heart’s left upper chamber (left atrium) and left lower chamber (left ventricle) doesn’t close properly. Often people with mitral valve problems have what is called dysautonomia, or a hyperactive autonomic nervous system. Not only do their feet and hands get cold very easily, but sometimes putting their hands in cold water or simply touching something cold causes a coronary spasm, or tightening of the muscle....

But even after early treatments, cerebral palsy must be well managed over a person’s lifetime. As those with cerebral palsy grow into adolescence, adulthood, and older age, their needs may change and they may require different treatment approaches. Cerebral palsy can involve a number of different disabilities and complications, so treatment is multidisciplinary. That means treatment involves visits to doctors and care providers from various specialties. Depending on a person’s particular needs, any of the following types of healthcare professionals may participate in the treatment team:...

This results in high blood glucose, or hyperglycemia, as glucose builds up in the bloodstream. The main treatment for type 1 diabetes is lifelong insulin therapy, which lowers blood glucose and allows the body to use glucose as fuel. High blood glucose is associated with a number of symptoms, such as increased urination, extreme thirst or hunger, and slow-healing sores. Over time, elevated blood glucose levels can also lead to various complications in different areas of the body, since hyperglycemia damages many different types of tissue....

Reduced blood sugar Lowering blood sugar that is high can help reduce diabetes symptoms and lower the risk for health complications. What Is a Good Diet for Type 2 Diabetes? “There is no ‘diabetic diet,’” says Erin Palinski-Wade, RD, CDCES, the author of 2 Day Diabetes Diet and Belly Fat Diet for Dummies, and based in Vernon, New Jersey. “The guidelines are basically the same for healthy eating for everyone, with or without diabetes,” she says....

Although diabetic eye diseases, including DME, can eventually cause irreversible blindness, according to the National Eye Institute (NEI), there are steps you can take to treat this common complication of diabetes early to prevent further vision loss. Use this guide to learn more about DME. What Is DME? People who have type 1 or type 2 diabetes may develop a complication called diabetic retinopathy, or damage to the small blood vessels of the eye’s retina....

— Gina, California HPV (human papillomavirus) is a virus that is spread through sexual contact. The virus invades the cells of the vagina and cervix. Most women clear the virus naturally without any special form of treatment, because the infected cells are shed from the cervix and vagina. However, in some women the virus is not cleared — it persists in some of the cells of the cervix. This persistence of HPV causes changes in the appearance of the cervical cells when they are viewed under a microscope and can cause cervical cancer....

Coffee is one of the most popular sources of caffeine in the American diet, and according to the National Coffee Association, 62 percent of Americans drink coffee every day, with the average coffee drinker consuming just over three cups per day. Although it’s easy to become dependent on caffeine, such that stopping it abruptly causes withdrawal symptoms such as headache, it’s generally considered safe for most people in reasonable quantities....

Researchers are also exploring the role of the microbiome — the trillions of bacteria, fungi, and viruses that live on and in the human body. Imbalances in this delicate microorganism ecosystem can contribute to numerous diseases and disorders affecting everything from the gut to the brain to the skin. Scientists interested in the microbiome have found that people with eczema have unusually high amounts of harmful bacteria on their skin and lower than normal levels of “good” bacteria....

Bruising or purple spots on the skin that occur very easily or for no known reasonSmall red dots that resemble a rashFrequent nosebleedsBleeding from the gumsUnusually long or heavy menstrual bleedingHematoma, or a pooling of clotted or partially clotted blood under the skin. A hematoma can cause pain and swelling.Blood in urine, stool, or vomit Learn more about symptoms of ITP. A complete blood count, which checks your number of white blood cells, red blood cells, and plateletsA blood smear, in which your blood is put on a slide and a doctor checks your platelet levels...

Hereditary forms of amyloidosis are caused by a mutated or abnormal type of protein, but wild-type ATTR is not caused by a genetic mutation. (1) (“Wild-type” in genetics refers to a sequence of DNA that is nonmutated, or a “normal” sequence of a healthy individual.) Unfortunately, there’s no way to explain what causes wild-type ATTR amyloidosis without diving into some tricky biochemistry. RELATED: Everything You Need to Know About the Different Types of Amyloidosis In people with hereditary forms of ATTR amyloidosis, the disease stems from a mutation of a genetic variant in the transthyretin gene that alters its function....

According to many metaphysical practitioners and believers, aura colors are caused by vibrations. Every atom and molecule in the universe translates itself into patterns. The patterns emanate from the body as vibrations, and the human eye can be trained to perceive these vibrations as colors. Just as we cannot hear sound waves with the human ear, aura colors are visible only to a minority of people. But the human eye is gradually gaining the power to see aura colors, according to Gerald Heard, in his classic 1939 book Pain, Sex and Time....