Hyperthyroidism causes the body to produce too much thyroid hormone. People with this condition are more likely to have cardiovascular conditions such as high blood pressure, known as hypertension. The thyroid gland plays an important role in how the body uses energy. If it overproduces thyroid hormone, it can speed up bodily functions, such as...
Every year we plan to visit our doctor for an annual health check-up, during which they ask us how we’ve been feeling, perform a quick physical examination, and occasionally request blood tests. The doctor could rattle off the names of a few lab tests, like a CMP or CBC, that he/she is ordering, but very...
Semaglutide is a polypeptide that physicians prescribe for the treatment of type 2 diabetes. The FDA has approved the use of Novo Nordisk’s Ozempic and Rybelsus as a once-weekly injection or as a tablet, respectively. A once-weekly injection of semaglutide with the brand name Wegovy has more recently been approved as a weight loss treatment....
Winter is beautiful, but it can be treacherous. The cold, ice and snow add complexities to our lives and potentially our health. There are many things that can happen during the season that can cause people to end up in the Emergency Department. Here is some advice to keep you healthy and safe. Watch out...
With summer right ahead, you may be planning to relax poolside or at the beach. But enjoying summer’s longer and sunnier days outdoors means your skin is vulnerable to sunburn. Unless you take the right precautions, sun exposure (even if you don’t get scorched) can damage your skin, causing wrinkles, age spots and even skin...
Summer can be a time for rest, excitement, and long days of outdoor fun, but it also ushers in some seasonal health risks. Taking simple precautions can keep these at bay and make summer more enjoyable and safe. Along with sunny days, warm weather, and more outdoor activities, summer brings with it the risk of sunburn,...
Skin lesions are characterized by an abnormal growth on the skin. It occurs in the form of bulges, swelling, soreness, an ulcer, or a colored area of the skin. They appear on particular body parts regardless of age and gender during any stage of a person’s life. This issue can be in the form of...
Many people suffer from back pain (low, mid, or upper back pain) at some stage of their life. It can be a mild aching or a strong and severe pain. In some individuals, it can be chronic and persistent. Back pain is caused by damage or injury to bones, ligaments, tendons, connective tissues, and muscles....
High blood pressure symptoms are usually easy to spot if you know what they are, but some people might not be able to tell that they have high blood pressure due to the fact that it doesn’t cause any symptoms at first. If you want to make sure your friends are healthy and happy, offering...
We live in a world where everyone seems be eating sandwiches, burritos, and other foods on the go. Such meals can contain anywhere between 1000 to 2000 mg of cholesterol based on what ingredients are used to make them which is surely not healthy. This is why you need to start planning your meals ahead...
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