Medications that doctors typically use to control psoriatic arthritis are known as disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDs). A wide variety of medications fall under this umbrella, both traditional medications and newer ones. The newer drugs — called biologics — target specific parts of the immune system to help stop the inflammatory process that leads to psoriatic arthritis. Biologics have been available since 2005, and today there are several types to choose from....

Unless ovarian cancer is caught early (and fewer than 2 in 10 cases are), surgery is generally followed by chemotherapy. The goal of chemotherapy, which is usually administered orally or intravenously (IV), is to kill any cancer cells remaining in the body after surgery. Doctors also sometimes use chemotherapy before surgery to shrink very large tumors so that they are easier to remove. Doctors sometimes treat advanced ovarian cancer by using next-generation medicines called targeted drugs....

After you’re diagnosed with lung cancer, your doctor or oncologist will discuss suitable treatments with you. Your options will depend on the stage of your cancer and how much the cancer has spread. The two main types of lung cancer — small-cell lung cancer (SCLC) and non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) — may be treated differently. Surgery Surgery to remove your lung tumor may be an option if your cancer is found in its early stages....

Although many women experience yeast infections, women with type 2 diabetes are at a greater risk, especially if their blood sugar levels are higher than normal. “No one knows exactly why yeast infections are more common [in women with type 2 diabetes], but there is a definite association with how well a person’s diabetes is controlled," says Vincent Woo, MD, endocrinologist at the University of Manitoba Health Sciences Centre in Winnipeg, Canada....

The area where breast cancer begins determines how the disease typically behaves. This information helps doctors decide which treatments will be most effective. The following are common forms of breast cancer: Ductal Carcinoma in Situ (DCIS) Ductal carcinoma in situ, or DCIS, is also known as intraductal carcinoma. DCIS begins in the cells of the milk ducts, but it can turn into a more invasive form of cancer. About one in five new breast cancer cases is DCIS, according to the American Cancer Society....

The type of skin cancer you develop depends on the type of cell it started in. For example, if the cancer begins in the round basal cells below the skin’s surface, it’s known as basal cell skin cancer. The three most common types of skin cancer are, in order from most to least: basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and melanoma. While these make up most of the cases, there are other, rarer forms of cancer that can also affect the skin....

This produces symptoms like trouble breathing, wheezing, and coughing. For some people, these symptoms show up only in response to specific triggers — like pollen or other allergens, exercise, or even weather changes. In others, asthma symptoms flare during sleep or even daily. There are different categories of asthma, most of which are defined by their triggers or symptoms. For example, nocturnal asthma is a type that comes on at night while you’re in bed; occupational asthma is caused by exposure to specific chemicals or pollutants at work....

Chalazia (plural of chalazion) are sometimes confused with sties. A chalazion is a firm, painless lump that develops within the eyelid when an oil gland becomes obstructed or blocked. (1) A stye is basically an abscess of the eyelid and typically occurs when an oil gland at the edge of the eyelid becomes infected with bacteria, resulting in a pus-filled lump or pimple that can hurt. (2) Less commonly, chalazia may develop inside the lower eyelid....

It’s usually diagnosed in childhood, but the symptoms of ADHD can continue unrecognized through adolescence and adulthood, so it may not be diagnosed for the first time until someone is an adult. With proper treatment, children and adults with ADHD can live successful, productive lives. The condition was commonly referred to as ADD until 1987, when “hyperactivity” was added to the name in the third edition of the DSM. When the revised, fourth edition of the DSM was published in 1994, ADHD was divided into specific subtypes, taking into account the fact that an individual could be diagnosed with ADHD without having symptoms of hyperactivity, according to research published in the journal ADHD Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorders....

Your arteries are the blood vessels that carry oxygen-rich blood from your heart to the rest of your body. When they narrow and stiffen due to plaque buildup, blood flow to various organs and tissues can be restricted, potentially causing symptoms and even tissue damage. The terms “atherosclerosis” and “arteriosclerosis” are often used interchangeably, but atherosclerosis is actually a form of arteriosclerosis (commonly known as hardening of the arteries) specifically caused by plaque buildup....

You can catch brucellosis if you consume unpasteurized milk, cheese, or other dairy products from an infected animal. While rare, it’s also possible to catch the disease through the air or through direct contact with infected animals. FeverSweatsChillsFatigueLoss of appetiteHeadachePain in muscles, joints, or the back Recurrent feverArthritis (joint inflammation)Swelling of the scrotal area in menSwelling of the heartSwelling of the liver or spleenNeurological symptomsChronic fatigueDepression The most common ways humans contract the disease is by:...

There are many reasons why you might try fasting, or specifically IF, from weight loss to wellness. Use this scientific guide to get the lowdown on IF specifically. You’ll also find tips for how to set yourself up for success if you decide to start. What Is Intermittent Fasting? Unlike some other diets, intermittent fasting doesn’t have a long list of rules. Instead, the approach is all about “entirely or partially restraining or abstaining from eating during a specific period of time,” says Heather Bauer, RDN, founder of Heather Bauer Nutrition in New York City....

The practice of mindfulness has been associated with benefits that range from stress reduction to relieving back pain to calming the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). It can also support more resilient mind states, but if you’ve never tried to be mindful, you might be unsure exactly what it is or how to try it. Mindfulness is actually quite straightforward, according to Jane Ehrman, a retired behavioral health specialist at Cleveland Clinic who now has a private practice in Cleveland....

In October of that year, Oggelsby had a thin, flexible sleeve implanted in his upper intestine via an endoscopy in hopes of taking back control of his health. “I felt as though I didn’t have anything to lose by giving it a go,” Oggelsby says. He says the device, called the EndoBarrier, helped him lose 68 pounds and lower his A1C from 7.3 to 6.6. According to the American Diabetes Association, A1C is a two- to three-month average of blood sugar levels....

Technically, you have a few different types of tonsils, including one palatine tonsil, two nasopharyngeal tonsils (also known as adenoids), one tubal tonsil, and two lingual tonsils. (2) But when it comes to tonsillitis, doctors usually refer to the different types of tonsils collectively as your tonsils, apart from your adenoids (which are located in the back of the throat above the uvula rather than on the sides of the back of the throat where the other tonsils sit)....

Treatment delays are common, for many reasons. Some people need to wait for approval from their insurance before they can start treatment. Others have to clear alcohol or other toxins from their system. Regardless of the reason, try to be patient, says Tatyana Kushner, MD, an assistant professor of medicine at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City. In the meantime, there are steps you can take to help protect your liver, which has likely been strained and inflamed by the hep C virus, and prime your body for treatment....

IBS is a gastrointestinal disorder characterized by abdominal pain and cramping, along with diarrhea, constipation, or intermittent bouts of both. “Other symptoms of IBS include a bloated feeling and gas,” said Carolyn Dean, MD, ND, medical advisory board member of the non-profit Nutritional Magnesium Association and author of IBS for Dummies. Restless legs syndrome is a neurological sleep disorder that causes an uncontrollable urge to move your legs, primarily at night, as well as throbbing, creeping, or other unpleasant sensations in the legs....

Additionally, since medications used to treat Crohn’s disease can be associated with certain risks and side effects, finding the right medication for you can take a few tries. Getting Started on Crohn’s Medications When you’re first diagnosed with Crohn’s disease, the medication your doctor prescribes will depend on several factors, including the severity of the disease. “The treatment intensity has to match the disease intensity,” says Alexander Levy, MD, a gastroenterologist at Tufts Medical Center in Boston....

Professional tennis player Naomi Osaka made headlines with her decision to prioritize her mental health and well-being and withdraw from the French Open earlier this year. Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps has been open about battling his own mental health obstacles, which led to depression, suicidal thoughts, and multiple drunk-driving arrests. “I basically carried just about every negative emotion you can possibly carry along for 15, 20 years and I never talked about it,” he told Today in December 2017....

If you feel harried, we get it. But don’t forget that embracing the hustle and bustle that comes with this time of year can meet a pretty basic need: connection with family and friends. Holiday traditions like gift giving, gatherings, and decorating can be stress-inducing because of their financial and time costs. But don’t forget that they can be a form of self-care, too, says Carla Marie Manly, PhD, a clinical psychologist in private practice in Sonoma County, California....