by Kirstie Ganobsik If you’re among the millions of women who experience a vaginal yeast infection each year, you know that fast relief is a top priority. Here, experts explain what a yeast infection is and the symptoms you can expect, plus they share the best treatments for getting rid of a yeast infection quickly. What is...
by Jim Dryden, Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis Top genes, networks, and pathways identified in transcriptome analysis of bone marrow from recipient mice transplanted with HSCs isolated from embryos from VD-sufficient and -deficient dams. VD(−) vs. VD( + ) FL-HSCs were transplanted into VD(+) mice, and global mRNA expression was evaluated by microarray in recipient...
Manya Singh Updated: June 13, 2023 2:58 pm IST Stretching is a great way to reduce chronic pain, especially pain in the back and neck Exercising has been found to be a very effective way of reducing chronic pain. Chronic pain is the type of pain that persists for more than three months. Chronic pain...
People with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may be at risk of developing dissociation, particularly if they have also experienced trauma. Doctors may use psychotherapies to treat severe dissociation. Dissociation occurs when people lose awareness of their immediate surroundings. It causes a disconnect between a person’s thoughts, actions, feelings, memories, or sense of self. Experiences of...
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can present challenges as a child grows. Parenting a child with ADHD, age by age, can involve trying techniques to support their development and confidence. Parents and caregivers may benefit from learning about ADHD, trying strategies to manage behavior, and focusing on the positive aspects of ADHD to raise confidence. With the...
Sitting down all day with no physical activity can increase a person’s risk of developing health conditions, such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and some types of cancer. Staying physically active can help to reduce this risk. Physical activity is a crucial part of keeping the body healthy. However, the Centers for Disease Control...
Dopamine is a neurotransmitter, a type of chemical that sends signals between nerves in the body. A dopamine deficiency may have links to several medical conditions, including depression, Parkinson’s disease, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Dopamine plays a part in controlling the movements a person makes, as well as their emotional responses. The right...
By Lauren J. Young on May 22, 2023 A plate culture of the fungus Cryptococcus neoformans. Credit: Dr. William Kaplan/Smith Collection/Gado/Getty Images Editor’s Note (6/6/23): Public health laboratories in the U.S. and Mexico have now detected the fungus Fusarium solani from cerebrospinal fluid in some patients affected by the fungal meningitis outbreak described in this article. As of June 1, the U.S....
UNIVERSITY OF EASTERN FINLAND During adolescence, the brain undergoes intense development and is particularly susceptible to the deleterious effects of alcohol use. According to findings from a recent follow-up study in Finland, young adults whose heavy drinking began in adolescence have lower cortical gray matter thickness and altered neurotransmission. The findings were published in Alcohol: Clinical...
Berberine comes from the root and bark of several plants and has been used in China as a medicinal herb since ancient times. Photograph: DimaSobko/Getty Images/iStockphotoUS news The supplement has gained popularity but physicians and dietitians caution long-term effects are unclear Eric Berger Sun 11 Jun 2023 08.00 EDT When Savannah Crosby started posting videos on TikTok about...
