What Is Graft-Versus-Host Disease (GVHD)?
Treatment options are straightforward and will depend on the type of GVHD you have, which parts of your body are affected, and the disease’s severity.Acute GVHD TreatmentIf your symptoms are mild, treatment can be simple. “If only the skin is affected and this affection is limited, patients can use a steroid topical treatment like a cream or ointment,” says...
Essential Functions and How to Keep It Healthy
“There are several factors that increase the risk of liver disease that are, for the most part, under your control,” says Dr. Kodali. Here’s how to help protect your liver:Limit alcohol consumption. Nearly half of all liver disease deaths in America are related to alcohol use. Experts recommend that women of any age and men over 65 have no more...
Should I Be Worried About Getting Bird Flu From Eggs?
As bird flu spreads across the country, with egg-laying chickens especially hard hit, people are asking the question: Is it possible to get bird flu by eating eggs?Since bird (avian) flu was first detected in commercial poultry in the United States in February of 2022, more than 147 million poultry have died or been killed to prevent further spread...
COVID-19 Linked to Clogged Arteries and Increased Heart Attack and Stroke Risk
A new study has found that COVID-19 may accelerate plaque buildup in the arteries (atherosclerosis) and raise the risk of heart attack and stroke.“This study builds on prior research linking COVID-19 to systemic inflammation and long-term cardiovascular complications,” says study senior author Junbo Ge, MD, a professor and the director of the cardiology department at Zhongshan Hospital at Fudan...
How Does Depression Affect Romantic Relationships?
Depression can weigh on many aspects of people’s lives, and that includes romantic relationships and marriage, research shows.Although the exact causes of relationship strain vary from couple to couple, one key reason may be that common symptoms of depression — such as irritability, loss of interest or pleasure in activities once enjoyed, fatigue, and lack of energy — can...
What Is a Therapist? Psychologists, Social Workers, and More, Defined
Mental health coaches help their clients develop a greater understanding of themselves, how to be the best version of themselves, and how to forge a clear path to reach their goals in life and self-development, according to Shane O’Neil-Hart, LCSW, a senior clinical manager of the mental health coaching program at Lyra Health in San Francisco, which provides online...
What Is Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS)?
Restless legs syndrome (often called restless leg syndrome or RLS) is a disorder that causes an overwhelming urge to move the legs, usually to alleviate unpleasant sensations. Also known as Willis-Ekbom disease, RLS occurs when the legs are at rest. It is typically most severe in the evening and night, potentially disrupting a person’s sleep and affecting daily activities....
Is Snoring Bad for Your Health?
If that sounds like you, there are some simple changes you can make to help you snore less. Keep in mind the solution to your snoring will depend on what’s causing it.“Snoring is not a health risk in and of itself and is more of a symptom, so it depends on the cause of the snoring to address the...
REM Sleep Issues May Be an Early Symptom of Alzheimer’s Disease
A good night’s rest is essential for a healthy brain, and research increasingly suggests that poor sleep may heighten the risk of developing dementia.“Previous studies have mostly focused on slow wave sleep, or deep sleep, as a risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease,” says senior study author Yue Leng, PhD, an associate professor in the department of psychiatry and behavioral sciences...
Lifestyle Changes, Medications, and More
Several prescription medications are used to treat RLS. They’re typically taken at night, one or two hours before symptoms begin, says Preeti Devnani, MD, a staff physician at the Cleveland Clinic Sleep Disorders Center and a fellow of the AASM. Some are taken only when symptoms tend to crop up, such as before a long flight. Others are taken...
