Written by Samantha C. Shapiro, MD | Reviewed by Mandy Armitage, MD Key takeaways: – Thyroid nodules are lumps on the thyroid gland. They’re extremely common.– Most thyroid nodules don’t cause symptoms and are found by accident.– Treatment depends on the type of thyroid nodule. Many don’t need any treatment at all. peakSTOCK/iStock via Getty...
BY SHANNEN ZITZ, MEDICALLY REVIEWED BY ERIC M. ASCHER, D.O. Though we strive for a perfect day of eating, sometimes getting all of the vitamins and nutrients we need from food alone just doesn’t work out (like if you’re trying a plant-based diet for the first time). When our diets fall short, certain supplements may...
by Aimee Pugh Bernard, The Conversation Too much or too little immune activation can lead to illness. Credit: Kevbonham/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA For immune health, some influencers seem to think the Goldilocks philosophy of “just right” is overrated. Why settle for less immunity when you can have more? Many social media posts push supplements and...
Written by Tracy Norfleet, MD, MBA, FACP, ABOM | Reviewed by Patricia Pinto-Garcia, MD, MPH Key takeaways: – Berberine is a dietary supplement. Berberine-containing plants have been traditionally used in different parts of the world to treat inflammation, eye infections, and other conditions. – Berberine is not approved to treat medical conditions. But berberine may...
Written by Sharon Orrange, MD, MHS | Reviewed by Karla Robinson, MD Key takeaways: – A persistent dry cough is common after having an upper respiratory infection like a cold or the flu. It will typically go away on its own. – A dry cough that lingers may have an underlying cause that requires additional...
By Andy Miller There are 80 different autoimmune diseases, affecting up to 50 million Americans. After years of debilitating bouts of fatigue, Beth VanOrden finally thought she had an answer to her problems in 2016 when she was diagnosed with Hashimoto’s disease, an autoimmune disorder. For her and millions of other Americans, that’s the most...
by Amanda Seitz A United States government website is displayed on a computer, Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2022, in Walpole, Mass., that features a page where people can order free, at-home COVID-19 tests. Americans will be able to order four free COVID-19 tests and the United States Postal Service will deliver the tests to your mailbox....
by Philip Crilly, The Conversation Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA viral TikTok video by online influencer Morgan Roos has panicked some users of a commonly prescribed injectable contraceptive called Depo-Provera. In the video, Roos said she was shocked to learn the contraceptive she had been using for 10 years was only recommended for a maximum of...
by UC Davis Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA red wine may pair nicely with the upcoming Thanksgiving meal. But for some people, drinking red wine even in small amounts causes a headache. Typically, a “red wine headache” can occur within 30 minutes to three hours after drinking as little as a small glass of wine. In...
Light therapy is an alternative treatment method for dry eyes. It works by treating meibomian gland dysfunction, one of the most common causes of dry eye. When first-line treatments — such as eye drops — do not work, a doctor may recommend intense pulsed light therapy (IPL). Experts believe light therapy works by treating underlying...
