Having to drink more than normal to get the desired effect (to feel “buzzed” or drunk)Experiencing withdrawal symptoms after the effects of alcohol wear offHaving occasions when you drink more or longer than intendedTrying and failing to cut down on — or stop — drinking more than onceWanting to drink so much you can’t think about anything elseSpending a lot of time drinking and experiencing the after-effects of drinkingNoticing that drinking or the after-effects of drinking caused problems at home, work, or schoolGiving up on other activities you enjoy to drink insteadContinuing to drink even after experiencing psychological or physical health problems (like anxiety or depression symptoms), or after having a memory blackoutContinuing to drink even if it’s causing problems with your family and friendsGetting into situations more than once where alcohol could have increased your risk of getting hurt (driving while under the influence, having unprotected sex, etc....

According to Stanford Medicine, for people with PD, exercise is just as important as taking your medications on time, every time. The evidence showing the ability of exercise to affect the course of Parkinson’s disease is so impressive that physical therapist and neuroscientist Becky Farley, PhD, felt called to make it her life’s work. Dr. Farley is the founder and chief scientific officer of Parkinson Wellness Recovery, an organization that offers exercise programs specifically designed to slow the progression of the disease and improve quality of life....

Its hallmark symptom is a distinctive rash that changes in appearance as the disease progresses. (1,2) Smallpox is deadly, killing around 3 in 10 people who are infected. Some experts estimate that in the 20th century alone, smallpox was responsible for 300 million deaths. (3) A global smallpox immunization campaign led to the eradication of the disease in the late 1970s. Today, two government research laboratories — one in the United States, the other in Russia — hold the last remaining stores of the virus responsible for smallpox....

What Is a Mesomorph? A person who is a mesomorph is said to have more of an athletic body. “Their body structure is more rectangular or boxy. They’re also thin, but not wiry, and if they work out, they find they build muscle easily,” says Phil Catudal, a personal trainer in Atlanta. You know you might be a mesomorph, he says, if your waist and hips are the same width....

Here are key facts about TGCT that can help you understand this little-known condition and get the treatment you need. 1. There are two main types of TGCT. Doctors today categorize TGCTs into two types: localized (or nodular) and diffuse, says Dr. Scharschmidt. Localized means the tumor is present in a smaller, defined area; diffuse means the tumor is widespread. (Diffuse-type TGCT was formerly known as pigmented villonodular synovitis, or PVNS....

— Dr. J, Texas An enlarged nonfunctioning kidney does not necessarily need to be removed, unless it contains stones, a tumor, or an infection that could be dangerous if left inside the body. Very rarely does a nonfunctioning kidney cause damage to the opposite, normal kidney. However, if the kidney contains stones and infection, it could become the source of more widespread infection, leading to general health problems. Some obstructive kidneys produce hormones, which can increase blood pressure and, in turn, affect the opposite, healthy kidney....

It’s no coincidence, however. Some of the healthiest foods are also foods that cause gas. Why is this? It all comes down to carbohydrates, says Toby Smithson, RDN, LDN, CDE, a spokesman for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Complex carbohydrates — carbohydrates made up of more than one sugar unit — are called oligosaccharides, and the oligosaccharides called raffinose, stachiose, and verbicose are found in legumes, such as beans....

Research published October 1, 2018, in the International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease “suggests that we need to look more closely at women with shortness of breath and coughing to see if they should have a diagnosis of and treatment for COPD,” says Dawn DeMeo, MD, MPH, the lead author of the study and an associate professor at Harvard Medical School and Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston. The researchers for the new study are part of the COPDGene Study, a multicenter research effort looking at genetic factors in COPD....

What Is Craft Beer? Beer is considered “craft” if it is produced by a small, independent brewer. The Brewers Association defines “small” as an annual production of six million barrels of beer or less, and “independent” as a business in which less than 25 percent of the brewery is owned or controlled by an alcohol-beverage industry member that is not itself a craft brewer. Craft brewers, like all commercial beer makers, must be registered with the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau....

A new five-year study found that, in older adults at least, irregular sleep patterns lead to higher rates of heart attacks and strokes than a more regular nightly schedule does. This means that sleep schedules join high blood pressure, high cholesterol, obesity, and diabetes as a serious risk factor for heart disease. Though it’s well established that not getting enough sleep can do damage to your heart, the new data reveal timing of sleep, too, can be harmful....

Head to the store or online and you’ll be besieged by a litany of beauty products that all make big promises. To cut through the “where do I begin?” confusion, we asked top-notch dermatologists how to get things under control. Hormonal acne in women often worsens with the menstrual cycle. The acne bumps usually pop up closer to your jawline and chin, as opposed to the acne that might’ve plagued you in your teen years, which is often localized to the face and forehead, according to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD)....

Dark skin, which is rich in the pigment melanin, offers some protection from UV rays, but not enough to entirely ward off the cellular damage that leads to skin cancer. Meanwhile, 63 percent of Black Americans reported having never used sunscreen, because they assume they’re not at risk, according to a survey from the Skin Cancer Foundation. The result of this disconnect? While the rate of cancer in people of color is lower than in those with fair skin, it tends to be more deadly when it does occur — largely because assumptions about risk lead to people missing the early signs....

But there are times when a trip to the doctor is warranted — and many people do seek medical help, whether for more specific medication or, in some cases, simple hemorrhoid surgery. According to the latest statistics for digestive diseases from the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), 1.1 million people received outpatient care for hemorrhoids in 2009, and 266,000 people were hospitalized for treatment in 2010....

That protein usually comes from eggs, meat (typically sausage or bacon), and cheese, all sandwiched inside a bagel, English muffin, or another bread choice. Delicious as it may be, the typical breakfast sandwich doesn’t exactly scream health food. “Breakfast sandwiches are notorious for not being a healthy food,” Klamer says. “They tend to be high in calories and saturated fat and low in fiber.” But there’s no reason to write them off completely....

Salt has a long and storied history in the human diet. It’s believed to have first been used by the Egyptians thousands of years ago, and since then it’s been used by all cultures to preserve food and as a seasoning. Salt enhances the flavors of our food and is beloved in every cuisine around the world. It’s in everything from spaghetti sauce to chocolate chip cookies. In fact, it’s well known that adding a bit of salt to baked goods makes the final product taste sweeter....

Unfortunately for people with type 2 diabetes, smoothies are notorious for their proclivity to spike blood sugar. (Did you know the small Mega Mango smoothie at Jamba Juice contains 57 grams of carbs?) But if you use the right ingredients, a quick, filling, and nutritious sip has never been so easy to whip up. Why Smoothies Can Make a Great Snack or Breakfast for People With Diabetes Not only can you pack them with delicious, diabetes-friendly fruit but, when prepared tactfully and enjoyed in moderation, smoothies can also help you drop excess weight....

Researchers who looked at data from 17 studies involving nearly 5,000 adults with ankylosing spondylitis found that the more people smoked, the more likely they were to report pain and problems with mobility. Those who smoked more than 10 cigarettes a day had significantly worse health-related quality of life than people who didn’t smoke, according to the findings, published in the April 2017 issue of Seminars in Arthritis and Rheumatism....

One of my best pals in the multiple sclerosis world lives with some pretty aggressive numbness (and simply putting those two words together seems odd). My own issues with numb sensations seem to see-saw between areas that go from numb to painfully hypersensitive in a flash. When this friend and I were at a program for men with MS, sponsored by the National MS Society, we both found out something very interesting, and a bit disheartening....

The update comes five years after ACR’s 2017 recommendations and incorporates information on more recent osteoporosis treatments, namely Tymlos (abaloparatide) and Evenity (romosozumab), as well as recommendations for sequential therapy to prevent rebound fractures. Steroids Relieve Symptoms, Treat Many Conditions, but Can Increase Osteoporosis Risk Glucocorticoids (GCs) can relieve the inflammation and pain common in rheumatic diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis (RA) as well as other chronic conditions, including multiple sclerosis (MS), Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis (UC), psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, allergies and asthma, and heart failure....

You ask a very good question. To my knowledge, there is no research on Adderall (amphetamine-dextroamphetamine) and pregnancy. For that reason, most physicians would take a cautious approach and suggest that you consider stopping it during the course of the pregnancy, since the Adderall is potentially addictive and flows through your baby’s bloodstream. This medicine, however, has not been associated with significant harm to the fetus at low doses in the first few weeks of pregnancy....