Louis E. Stadler

01/26/2024

In fact, neuropathy, which is sometimes referred to as peripheral neuropathy, is not a single health condition but rather a term used to describe a range of health problems involving damage to the peripheral nerves, as well as the symptoms of those issues.

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Neuropathy is damage to the peripheral nerves, and signs may include a prickling, burning, or numb sensation. Everything from diabetes and HIV to chemo can cause it. Learn more, including how it’s treated, in this comprehensive guide.

01/25/2024

Menstrual cycles don’t always run like clockwork. While some women get their periods right on schedule every 28 days, other women are left guessing. Some might skip a month altogether; others might vary from cycle to cycle.

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Having an irregular or abnormal period is usually not a problem, but an irregular menstrual cycle can signal health problems, including infertility. Learn about menstrual cycle quirks and what they mean.

01/25/2024

Have you ever felt a strange aching pain in your upper abdomen? Usually digestive discomfort after a hearty meal isn’t anything to worry about, but for others, it’s a sign of a malfunctioning gallbladder.

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If you want to avoid gallstone surgery, there are some nonsurgical options available. Learn about nonsurgical gallstone removal.

01/23/2024

The therapeutic value of light lies in its ability to slightly suppress immune activity in the skin. “Psoriasis is an autoimmune condition where there is too much immune activity in the skin; treatment with light therapy turns down that overactive immune response,” says Elisabeth Richard, MD, assistant professor of dermatology at Johns Hopkins Medicine in Baltimore.

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Explore the benefits and risks of phototherapy for psoriasis. Understand the effectiveness, side effects, and long-term implications of this treatment.

01/21/2024

In a recent survey by Everyday Health, which queried more than 3,000 people who attempted to lose weight in the preceding six months, respondents reported increased feelings of guilt and shame during their weight loss journey.

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Explore the complexities of weight loss and body acceptance in the context of diet culture. Learn from celebrities' authentic experiences and expert advice on healthy behaviors, self-love, and the importance of intrinsic motivators.

01/19/2024

A healthy diet cannot cure chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) but can help your body manage infections, including chest infections that may lead to hospitalization. Eating healthfully can make you feel better, too.

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01/18/2024

Wellness tourism may boost your happiness, lower everyday stress, and even improve heart and brain health. Here’s how weaving well-being into your next trip might optimize your PTO.

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From a boosted mood to lowered stress and improved heart and brain health, here’s why wellness travel may be just what you need.

01/17/2024

A bone marrow transplant is a medical procedure performed to replace bone marrow that has been damaged or destroyed by disease, infection, or chemotherapy. This procedure involves transplanting blood stem cells, which travel to the bone marrow where they produce new blood cells and promote growth of new marrow.

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A bone marrow transplant is a medical procedure performed to replace bone marrow that has been damaged or destroyed by disease or chemotherapy.

01/16/2024

Asthma and panic attacks may both cause similar symptoms, such as difficulty breathing and chest tightness. However, they both have different triggers, impacts, management, and treatment plans.

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Asthma and anxiety attacks can feel similar but have different physical causes, triggers, and treatments. Learn more here.

01/15/2024

Stomach cramps can result from various things, from simple indigestion to underlying conditions like gallstones or an infection. If the cramps last longer than a day or two, talk with a healthcare professional.

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Learn the most common causes of stomach cramps in men, including mild and severe causes and treatments for different causes.

01/13/2024

Eating nutrient-rich foods, such as lean protein and legumes, can support your overall health and help you manage your weight.

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If losing weight is your goal, this article covers 18 foods that may help support a healthy and sustainable weight loss journey, according to science.

01/12/2024

Ice-T shares why he has been getting the flu vaccine for 20 years.

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For 20 years, rapper Ice-T has been regularly getting the flu vaccine. Now he's 65 and raising awareness for the flu shot in a new Sanofi campaign called "The Season."

01/11/2024

Jeavons syndrome is a rare form of epilepsy that begins during childhood. It’s also called epilepsy with eyelid myoclonia or eyelid myoclonia with or without absence seizures.

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Jeavons syndrome is a rare form of epilepsy that onsets during childhood. It’s also called epilepsy with eyelid myoclonia.

12/09/2023

Cutaneous urinary diversion is a procedure that involves making incisions into the skin to create a new pathway for urine to exit your body.

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You may need a urinary diversion procedure if your urinary tract doesn’t function well. Cutaneous urinary diversion is a surgery to enable urine to exit your body.

10/28/2023

Bladder cancer occurs when cells located within the inner lining of the bladder grow uncontrollably. If not treated, these cells may spread to deeper layers of the bladder and/or to nearby or distant lymph nodes or tissues.

A bladder biopsy is essential in diagnosing and staging bladder cancer. Learn how the procedure is performed and how results can guide treatment.

10/16/2023

There are many reasons why you may experience kidney pain, some of which are more serious than others. The pain may be the sign of an infection, injury, or another health concern, like a kidney stone.

The signs and symptoms of kidney pain can vary by the cause, including kidney stones, dehydration, infections, trauma, polycystic kidney disease, and cancer.

10/10/2023

Alzheimer’s disease is a type of dementia. There are differences between Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia. Symptoms, causes, and treatments can all differ.

Dementia describes symptoms affecting memory and cognitive function. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common type of dementia. Learn about both conditions here.

10/09/2023

Essential oils are believed to help a number of ailments, including insomnia, indigestion, swollen joints, muscle pain, headache, anxiety, depression, and respiratory problems.

There are ways to use essential oils for hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism symptoms, but you need to know the safest way to use these supplements.

10/05/2023

If your blood is A positive (A+), it means that your blood contains type-A antigens with the presence of a protein called the rhesus (Rh) factor. Antigens are markers on the surface of a blood cell.

If you have type A+ blood, you have the same blood types as about one out of every three Americans. Learn about how people come to have this blood type and more.

09/29/2023

Calisthenics originated in Ancient Greece and remains popular today. Most people can perform these exercises, regardless of the level of their athletic ability. Many of them do not require any equipment.

Calisthenics is a form of workout that utilizes the person's body weight. Learn more about these exercises and how to do them here.

09/26/2023

Depression can cause severe fatigue and make the simplest activities, such as getting out of bed, too difficult to manage. According to a 2018 report, fatigue affects more than 90% of people with major depressive disorder.

Fatigue is a symptom of depression, and it can also make depression worse. Learn about the link between depression fatigue and diet, sleep, exercise, and more.

09/25/2023

Being physically fit is known to bring a range of health benefits — from staving off metabolic diseases to offering protection against heart disease. A new study may now have uncovered an additional advantage for women: a highly decreased risk of dementia.

A new study from Sweden asks whether the level of physical fitness at middle age could influence women's risk of developing dementia later in life.

09/22/2023

In this study, researchers found similar baseline serum potassium levels stratified by CKD stage across different groups compiled by frequency of intake of vegetables and fruits. The researchers say this suggests that eating vegetables and fruits every day may not be associated with an increased level of serum potassium.

Researchers say eating more fruits and vegetables doesn't appear to impact potassium levels for people with chronic kidney disease and can lower their risk of death

09/22/2023

Healthy habits are the best way to avoid disease, prolong your life, and live more happily. But in the chaos of a woman’s daily life, healthy living may take back seat to chores, work, busy schedules, and more. Take these simple steps toward a longer, healthier life.

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Incorporating healthy habits is the best way to avoid disease, prolong life, and live a happier life. Read on to learn about the many factors, such as vitamins, sexual health, parenting, and diet, that affect women’s health. We’ll also show you how to take simple steps to help you live a longer,...

09/12/2023

A difference in size is usually nothing to worry about, though it can occasionally indicate a problem. If a testicle is painful or changes shape, a person should see their doctor as soon as possible.

Most men have asymmetrical testicles. Find out what is normal, what causes enlarged testicles, and how to check for testicular abnormalities.

09/09/2023

Moringa is a nutrient-packed food that comes from the Moringa oleifera tree in India. Moringa oleifera leaves, seeds, bark, roots, sap, and flowers have long been used in traditional medicine throughout South Asia and Southeast Asia.

Moringa is known as the miracle tree, but is it all it is thought to be?

09/07/2023

Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), or acute lymphocytic leukemia, is a type of cancer affecting white blood cells. Symptoms include easy bruising or bleeding, weakness, fever, and pain. Chemotherapy is the main treatment.

Learn about acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) in adults. This article looks at symptoms, causes, treatment options, and more.

09/05/2023

If you're swimming in pools with chlorine in them, you can reduce your chances of getting chlorine rash by rinsing off when you're done or applying a layer of petroleum jelly before swimming.

Learn how to identify, treat, and prevent itchy rashes after swimming, also known as a chlorine rash.

09/04/2023

Although the exact cause of psoriasis is unknown, doctors consider it an immune-mediated inflammatory disease. This means that inflammation is at the root of this condition.

While there is no cure for psoriasis, there are steps a person can take to reduce psoriasis-related inflammation and increase the chances of reaching and maintaining remission.

09/03/2023

Carbohydrates provide the body with energy, but not all carbohydrates are the same. Examples of foods containing refined carbs are white bread and candies. Refined carbs do not provide lasting energy, and eating too many may cause health problems.

Although carbohydrates are an important part of a balanced diet, refined carbohydrates contain little to no nutritional value. Read this article to learn about the effects that refined carbs can have on a person's health and how to avoid them.