From low-carb diets to intermittent fasting, fad diets may do more harm than good. Here are 3 dangers to look for in a diet When it comes to following a new diet, it’s important to make sure that it’s not causing your body more harm than good. From the keto diet to intermittent fasting, there...
Achilles tendonitis pain may vary in intensity depending on the extent of the inflammation in the Achilles tendon. Achilles tendonitis pain may vary in intensity depending on the extent of the inflammation in the tendon. Pain is typically felt at the heel (where the tendon attaches) and along the length of the Achilles tendon (extending...
While the length of depressive episodes varies, the mean duration is six to eight months long. Typically, people experience one or more episodes of depression in their lifetime. The American Psychiatric Association defines depression as a common and serious medical illness that negatively affects how a person feels, thinks and acts. Though the duration of...
What is Bijuva (estradiol and progesterone), and what is it used for? Bijuva is a prescription medicine that contains two kinds of hormones, an estrogen and progesterone. Bijuva is used after menopause to reduce moderate to severe hot flashes. What are the side effects of Bijuva? Side effects are grouped by how serious they are and...
What is Doptelet (avatrombopag), and what is it used for? Doptelet is a prescription medicine used to treat low blood platelet counts in adults with: long-lasting (chronic) liver disease (CLD) who are scheduled to have a medical or dental procedure. chronic immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) when other treatments have not worked well enough. Doptelet is not...
While the internet is full of self-assessment tests to self-diagnose anxiety, only a thorough clinical examination by a doctor can accurately diagnose the condition. Anxiety is a complex disorder. There are several self-assessment tests available on the internet to self-diagnose it. However, an accurate and thorough clinical examination by a doctor is important. There are...
If you develop symptoms of a food allergy, your doctor will have you undergo a skin test or blood test to determine which foods you are allergic to. Food allergies occur when your immune system treats normally harmless food as a dangerous bacteria, virus or another infectious agent. Symptoms of a food allergy range from...
Baby changes at two months old After two months of age, your baby moves past the newborn stage. By this time, your baby changes in so many ways and so do you. Let us have a look at what a two-month-old baby can do. Motor skills Two-month-old babies can hold their heads a little steadier...
How parents can help Babies at five months of age are developing rapidly. Parents can help their five-month-old baby's development by talking and reading to their baby. Teaching, cuddling, and entertaining your baby are important, too. As a parent, it is a pleasure to get involved in your five-month-old baby's development. Parents play a critical...
Baby rashes A baby’s skin is delicate and can easily break into rashes in response to various irritants. Rashes on a baby’s skin may be caused by miliaria, baby oil or soaps, viruses, bacteria, fungi, excessive dryness, moisture, insect bites, food allergy and exposure to heat and sun. A baby’s skin is delicate and can...