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Things to know about heart (cardiovascular) disease Coronary artery disease is the main cause of heart attacks. Heart disease refers to various types of conditions that can affect heart function. These types include: Coronary artery (atherosclerotic) heart disease that affects the arteries to the heart Valvular heart disease affects how the valves function to regulate...

Plant sterols or phytosterols are found naturally in vegetable oils and several fruits. Plant sterols were initially discovered to have cholesterol-lowering properties in the 1950s when they were extracted from vegetable fats or oils and pine trees and tested for efficacy.  Plant sterols are preferentially absorbed by the intestines in place of cholesterol, decreasing cholesterol...

Facts you should know about a gluteal injury Readers Comments 7 Share Your Story The goal of gluteal injury treatment is to return patients to their normal level of function. The gluteal region of the body (the buttocks) consists of three major muscles: gluteus maximus, gluteus medius, and gluteus minimus. The gluteus muscles function to...

Facts you should know about reactive arthritis Readers Comments 5 Share Your Story Inflammation of the spine leads to joint stiffness and pain with reactive arthritis. Reactive arthritis involves inflammation of joints due to an infection in another part of your body. The most common triggers are the genital, urinary, or gastrointestinal systems. Reactive arthritis...

Things to know about costochondritis and Tietze syndrome facts Costochondritis is an inflammation of the area where the ribs join the cartilage that is attached to the sternum. Costochondritis causes chest pain, especially upon palpation of the area. Costochondritis is inflammation of the costochondral junctions, where ribs attach to the breast bone. Genetics, viruses, and...

Physical examination is done to test for the presence and collection of prostatic fluid. Physical examination is done to test for the presence and collection of prostatic fluid. This collected fluid is called expressed prostatic secretions. The collected fluid samples are subjected to various tests to detect the signs of inflammation and infection of the...

When can you get pregnant? You can't get pregnant if you are not ovulating because there is no egg for the sperm to fertilize. You can get pregnant if you have unprotected sex anywhere from 5 days before ovulation until 1 day after ovulation. Whether you are trying to get pregnant or trying to avoid...

Illustration of the brain showing the two hemispheres, cerebellum and brains stem.Source: MedicineNet Things to know about fainting (syncope) Being unconscious is not normal. If you or someone else has fainted, call 911 or go to your nearest Urgent Care. Symptoms of fainting include: Nausea Dizziness Lightheadedness Vision problems, for example, seeing spots or lights...

Things to know about warts Share Your Story Genital warts may cause mild pain, itching, and some bleeding. A wart is a small growth with a rough texture that can resemble a solid blister or a small cauliflower. Human papillomaviruses (HPV) cause warts, which can grow on any part of the skin. Some HPV types...

Research shows that the COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant effect on sleep and dream activity in healthy adults. Anxiety and stress associated with the COVID-19 pandemic have caused an increase in anxiety and panic-related conditions. Hence, it is natural that many people complain of altered sleep and nightmares. Epidemics and lockdowns have made it...