by Laura Williamson, American Heart Association Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain The long, hot days of summer are here. While that can mean lots of fun in the sun for some, experts warn the extra warmth and exertion also carry the threat of heat-related illness, a problem they expect to increase as climate change spurs longer periods...
Written by Tracy Asamoah, MD | Reviewed by Sanjai Sinha, MD Updated on January 30, 2023 Key takeaways: Exercise can be an effective complementary treatment for mild to moderate depression. Regular exercise offers mental health benefits –– like reducing stress and improving mood –– that may ease depression symptoms. Your fitness routine should not replace...
Written by Michael Dreis, MD | Reviewed by Sophie Vergnaud, MD Updated on May 20, 2022 Key takeaways: A common cause of knee pain is overuse. Gentle exercise, stretching, and over-the-counter medications can help relieve this type of pain. Some types of knee pain may not be related to overuse, such as gout or bursitis....
Written by Megan N. Freeland, PharmD, RPh | Reviewed by Maria Robinson, MD, MBA Updated on March 23, 2023 Key takeaways: Certain medications, like amiodarone and lithium, can cause drug-induced hypothyroidism (low levels of thyroid hormone). When starting these medications, your healthcare provider can monitor your blood work to see if your thyroid is affected. ...
TIMESOFINDIA.COM | Last updated on -Jun 26, 2023, 16:00 IST 01/7 When the cholesterol level is higher than 200 mg/dL it is said to be high enough for the body High cholesterol is a silent killer. It has no symptoms, it does not affect the body initially and unfortunately, by the time one sees the...
KADE HAN, LMH HEALTH photo by: Shutterstock When the layer of cells that lines the inside of the uterus grows in areas it’s not supposed to, it causes a painful chronic condition known as endometriosis. It affects about one in 10 women, according to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, and it’s a common cause...
By Patty Weasler, RN, BSN Published on June 23, 2023 Medically reviewed by Roxana Ehsani, MS L-carnitine—also known as levocarnitine—is an amino acid that occurs naturally in the body and is available as a supplement. It is a subtype of the substance carnitine, which aids in metabolism, and can be used to prevent a lack of carnitine. L-carnitine produces...
By Eve Glicksman June 24, 2023 at 8:00 a.m. EDT (Melinda Beck for The Washington Post) “There’s a 99 percent chance this is nothing,” said my internist encouragingly, referring me to a cancer specialist after I’d had repeated abnormal blood counts. The oncologist I saw next reviewed my unusual symptoms, promptly asked about a tiny...
By: Cindy Von Quednow Posted: Jun 23, 2023 / 03:01 PM PDT Updated: Jun 23, 2023 / 03:01 PM PDT The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is warning of a “concerning increase” in mpox cases, with six new cases reported in the past week. That’s up from an average of less than one case per...
Faith Geiger Sat, June 24, 2023 at 3:30 PM MST bottles of vitamins on store shelves Adding supplements to your routine can be a great way to fill in any nutrient gaps in your diet and support a number of functions, from digestion to metabolism. However, it’s always important to exercise caution when taking any supplement....
