There’s a type of brain hemorrhage, caused by an aneurysm, that is extremely dangerous, but the symptoms are similar to those that suggest a stroke. If these symptoms occur, get help immediately.
While occasionally indulging in ultra-processed foods like cheese curls may help tame snack cravings, a regular diet of these highly processed foods could actually put people at risk for certain serious medical conditions.
Preventing and treating Monkeypox infections is possible by a combination of lifestyle factors, treatments and vaccines. But the stigma that may be associated with the condition can be very destructive and may prevent people from seeking help.
Medical experts believe the recent FDA decision allowing hearing aids to be purchased without a prescription will encourage more hearing-impaired people to buy the devices.
Although polio has been rarely seen in the US, people who are unvaccinated are still at risk for contracting the infection.
Health leaders don't really expect COVID to disappear completely, but if enough people get vaccinated and boosted, especially with the most recent Omicron-specific booster shot, then they say the virus could become something that doesn't really interfere with our lives.
Recent research suggests men believe low testosterone levels are the reason for sexual health problems and erectile dysfunction. But men's health experts believe the real cause has to do with cardiovascular diseases.
The past two flu seasons have been fairly mild. Experts attribute that to the restrictions imposed by the pandemic. But researchers expect the 2022-2023 flu season to be very active with a significant increase in infections, because of fewer restrictions and more in-person events.
Federal authorities are encouraging everyone who is eligible to get the new Omicron-specific booster shot. But when you get the shot is important, and if you have never been vaccinated- they say you must first get the two original mRNA vaccines before getting the booster.
