Written by Anne Jacobson, MD, MPH | Reviewed by Sophie Vergnaud, MDPublished on March 11, 2022 print_outlinedemail_outlined Key takeaways: Vitamin B12 is needed for healthy blood cells, nerve cells, and DNA. Vitamin B12 is found naturally in meat, eggs, and dairy and may be added to other foods. You can be deficient in vitamin B12...
Tympanosclerosis refers to scarring of the eardrum due to infection, surgery, or injury. Many people with the condition do not experience any symptoms. Treatments may include hearing aids or surgery. Tympanosclerosis is a post-inflammatory condition that affects the middle ear and tympanic membrane, also known as the eardrum. When tympanosclerosis affects only the eardrum, healthcare...
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain People with monkeypox can spread the virus up to four days before symptoms appear, with more than half of transmissions potentially taking place during this period, a UK study estimated Tuesday. While the findings have yet to be confirmed, they suggest that many monkeypox infections cannot be prevented by asking patients...
by Public Library of Science Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Researchers have developed a new method to identify people who are at greater genetic risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease before any symptoms appear—which could help speed creation of novel treatments. Manish Paranjpe of the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States, and...
Schizophrenia is a fairly uncommon condition, affecting around 0.25–0.64% of people in the United States. It can have a profound impact on a person’s life, as well as the lives of those around them. Schizophrenia is a lifelong condition, but treatment can help manage the symptoms. This article will look at the causes and symptoms...
By Yolanda Smith, B.Pharm.Reviewed by Emily Henderson, B.Sc. Scoliosis is characterized by a curved spine in the shape of an “s” or a “c”, which can affect the posture and movements of people affected by the condition. Most patients do not experience significant back pain upon initial presentation but notice visual signs of asymmetry in...
The world’s first phase three trials of a new drug have shown that it can ease the often distressing symptom of chronic cough with few side effects. Principle researcher Jacky Smith, Professor of Respiratory Medicine at The University of Manchester and Honorary Consultant at Wythenshawe Hospital, Manchester University Foundation Trust and Director of NIHR Manchester Clinical Research Facility (CRF), says Gefapixant has...
Bug bites are common and can come from bedbugs, mosquitoes, ticks, spiders, and other creatures. Many bites require nothing more than wound care at home, but others require medical attention. Elizabeth Ordonez/Offset Insect bites often cause an inflamed lump or spot on the skin, which may itch or change color. In lighter skin, many bug...
A person can treat a mild case of COVID-19 at home. Although home treatment will not cure COVID-19, it can help relieve the symptoms a person is experiencing. All data and statistics are based on publicly available data at the time of publication. Some information may be out of date. Visit our coronavirus hub and follow our live updates...
Pneumonia is the inflammation of the tissue in the lungs. It typically occurs due to an infection. Pneumonia in people aged 65 or older may become serious due to the higher risk of developing complications. According to the American Lung Association (ALA), older adults have a higher chance of developing a severe illness related to pneumonia....
