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RELATED: What Causes Tonsillitis Most of the time tonsillitis will go away on its own in about five to seven days, explains James Clark, MBBCh, an assistant professor of otolaryngology at Johns Hopkins Medicine in Baltimore. Home remedies for managing tonsillitis symptoms include getting rest, staying hydrated, gargling with salt water, using a humidifier to eliminate dry air (which can further irritate a sore throat), and treating pain and fever with ibuprofen (Advil) or acetaminophen (Tylenol)....

A new not-yet-published study presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions (November 16 to 18, 2019) in Philadelphia has found that an experimental new medication called inclisiran may significantly lower cholesterol levels in individuals who have atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease and were already taking maximally tolerated oral statins but had persistently high bad cholesterol (low-density lipoproteins, or LDL). Based on trial results involving 1,561 participants (average age 66) with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, inclisiran was shown to reduce LDL by up to 58 percent over the course of 18 months compared with those taking a placebo, according to an announcement from The Medicine Company, developers of the drug....

How the Best Diets of 2023 List Compares With 2022’s List As in previous years, in 2023 the Mediterranean diet beat out the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet on the overall list. (In 2018, the two tied for the top slot.) Here’s why the panel of nutritionists, dietary consultants, and physicians awarded the Mediterranean diet highest honors: It gets points (an overall score of 4.6 out of 5) for its health benefits....

Also known as histamine or noctural headaches, or red migraines, cluster headaches are more common in men than women, and usually affect people in their teens and middle years. Those who experience these headaches say they are severe and disabling, and describe their pain as burning, piercing, or throbbing. “The patient will characteristically pace around and feel agitated, as opposed to the person with a migraine, who gets relief by lying still,” says Dr....

“If you are fully vaccinated, you can start doing the things you had stopped doing because of the pandemic,” said the CDC director, Rochelle Walensky, MD, MPH, in a media briefing. “We have all longed for this moment when we can get back to some sense of normalcy. Based on the continuing downward trajectory of cases, the scientific data on the performance of our vaccine, and our understanding of how the virus is spread, that moment has come for those who are fully vaccinated....

Raw You eat only foods that haven’t been cooked beyond a certain temperature, usually 118 degrees F, Hever says. “Raw foodists typically rely on dehydrated and sprouted foods to bulk up their caloric intake,” she says. Nuts, seeds, and oils are also compliant.Raw till 4 You adhere to the raw vegan diet until 4 p.m.HCLF (high carb, low fat) You eat carbs in the form of fruit, grains, and veggies and consume low amounts of fat, minimizing nuts, seeds, avocados, oils, and other high-fat plant foods, Hever says....

All of these situations, though quite different from one another, fall under a concept called ambiguous loss. There isn’t a death, but there is loss nonetheless. What Is Ambiguous Loss? “Ambiguous is just defined as unclear loss with no documentation of permanence of the loss,” says Pauline Boss, PhD, the researcher who coined the term and has led the field of research around it (more on that below). While dealing with a more clear-cut loss — a death — is devastating, an ambiguous loss doesn’t have the trappings that let us know our loss and grief are valid, says Boss, who is an emeritus professor in the department of family social science at the University of Minnesota in St....

What Is an Antioxidant, and Why Is It Important? To understand what an antioxidant is, we must remember some basics from science class. Atoms are made up of protons, electrons, and neutrons. Molecules are made of two or more atoms. For a molecule to remain stable, it must contain the right number of electrons; otherwise it will turn into a “free radical.” Free radicals are dangerous molecules that attack good molecules that promote essential body functions....

Read on to learn about the possible health benefits of lavender, as well as other uses and potential risks that come with using the herb. What Exactly Is Lavender? Lavender is a flowering plant in the mint family that’s easily identified by its sweet floral scent. It’s believed to be native to the Mediterranean, the Middle East, and India, with a history dating as far back as 2,500 years. (1) In ancient times, lavender was used as a holy herb....

Coughing is the sudden expulsion of air from the lungs through the epiglottis, the little trapdoor that covers the entrance to your windpipe. (2) The incredible speed at which a cough occurs (estimated at 100 miles per hour) creates a strong force of air that helps clear your breathing passageways of unwanted irritants. A cough is relatively painless, but it can be irritating or distracting to others, and the effort of coughing can leave you feeling achy and fatigued....

People with this disorder have an intense fear of gaining weight. They’re willing to use unhealthy and extreme measures to control their calorie intake. Sometimes people with anorexia will also exercise compulsively, vomit after eating, use laxatives, take medicine, or binge eat. Physical Symptoms Extreme weight lossVery low body weightFatigueInsomniaAbnormal blood countsFainting or dizzinessThin or brittle hairFine hair that covers your bodyBlue fingersDry, blotchy, or yellow skinIrregular menstrual periods (in women)Feeling cold all the timeConstipationStomach painIrregular heartbeatLow blood pressureDehydrationSwelling in the arms or legsWeak musclesPoor memoryDiscolored teeth or other dental issuesCuts or calluses on your knuckles (from induced vomiting)...

While the term “heart failure” (also known as congestive heart failure) may sound like the heart has stopped working, that isn’t actually the case. It still pumps, just inefficiently. As a result, there’s a reduction in blood flow to the body and a backup (congestion) of fluid into the lungs, liver, abdomen, and lower extremities. While there’s no cure for heart failure, medication and healthy lifestyle changes can help manage the condition and allow people to maintain a good quality of life....

People with severe, long-term constipation — a problem that affects approximately 20 percent of adults — may eventually go on to develop a fecal impaction, according to an article published in Clinical Interventions in Aging. (1) It isn’t pretty, but what essentially happens is that a mass of dried-out stool gets stuck and can end up blocking the colon instead of exiting your system smoothly and comfortably. Watery stoolAbdominal pain, especially after eatingAn ongoing urge to have a bowel movementHeadacheBloatingNausea and vomitingLoss of appetiteWeight lossFeeling under the weatherStraining to pass stoolPassing small, hard “marbles” of stoolBleeding from the rectumStool leakageA feeling of pressure on the bladderLoss of bladder controlLow back pain...

The symptoms of both acute and chronic hepatitis B, which can range from mild to severe, include: FeverFatigue and weaknessLoss of appetiteAbdominal painDark-colored urineClay-colored stoolsJaundice (yellow coloring in the skin or eyes)Joint pain Learn More About Signs and Symptoms of Hepatitis B People who were born in countries with high rates of hepatitis BPeople who were born in the United States, but weren’t vaccinated as infants, to parents who were from countries with high rates of hepatitis BMen who have sex with menPeople who work in a job where they’re exposed to blood (such as healthcare workers)People who inject drugsPeople who have HIVPeople who live with people who have hepatitis BPeople who are sexually active with someone who has hepatitis BPregnant womenInfants who are born to mothers with hepatitis BPeople with certain health conditions, such as hepatitis C or end-stage renal disease...

Impetigo can occur in anyone, but it’s more common in children and infants than adults. (1) This is a highly contagious bacterial skin infection, with the first signs including tiny bumps or blisters that form on different parts of the body, such as the face, the hands, and the feet. As impetigo progresses, the sores eventually rupture and develop honey-colored or yellowish scabs. (2) Impetigo can look scary, but it’s not always painful — and the treatments out there can clear it up relatively swiftly....

In 2019 Lauren Giraldo introduced the 12-3-30 treadmill workout, and the trend has continued to gain attention — especially after she posted a video touting its perks in 2020. Since then, the hashtag #12330 has garnered a whopping 98.9 million views on TikTok. But is the 12-3-30 workout really worth the hype, and is it effective? Here’s what you need to know — and how to tweak the approach depending on your fitness level....

But I was unprepared for a handful of intrusive questions and comments from well-intentioned family and friends. It felt especially difficult to respond while I was in the raw and early stages of recovery. After taking some time to reply (a boundary I learned to set), I realized that my loved ones were struggling to understand what I was going through and weren’t sure how to show their support. My hope is to share some of the things that were challenging for me to navigate post-surgery and to provide some background on why certain comments can be triggering and potentially hurtful, even when said with the best of intentions....

Now, the body positivity hashtag often accompanies photos of relatively thin women talking about learning to love their “flaws.” This isn’t exactly what the folks who started the body positivity movement had in mind, and the idea of body love or even body acceptance can seem completely out of reach for many. That’s where body neutrality, a much newer concept, comes in. Instead of striving for all-out body love, the goal of body neutrality is to live your life without having strong feelings (good or bad) about your appearance....

Recognize that this is a major life event, and allow yourself the time and space to process the news. Keep in mind that there are several things you can do now to take control of your condition and play an active role in getting the information, treatment, and support you will need as you navigate the challenges to come. Ways to Prepare for Kidney Cancer Management and Treatment Here are some steps you can take now to ready yourself for kidney cancer treatment and what you can expect in the weeks and months ahead....

For one thing, cranberries are naturally rich in antioxidants. In fact, past research indicates that, ounce for ounce, cranberries have the highest phenol (read: powerful antioxidant) content of the most commonly consumed fruits in the United States. Raw cranberries are also a good source of vitamins C and E, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). One ½-cup serving of whole raw cranberries has 23 calories, 6 grams (g) of carbohydrates, more than 1 g of dietary fiber, and only 2 g sugar....