Hepatitis C During Pregnancy: Risks, Testing, Treatment
An estimated 1 to 2.5 percent of pregnant women in the United States have hepatitis C , a chronic viral infection that can potentially cause serious liver damage , liver failure, and liver cancer if untreated.e60dc2a1-f33c-4a05-9b50-8e3e8e597629e01222b3-fed2-429a-9492-6707273ae7b9 A person with hepatitis C can transmit the infection to a fetus during pregnancy, which may put the baby at risk for complications...
Boost Weight Loss by Knowing Your BMR: Here’s How
Knowing your BMR or RMR can help you better determine your total daily energy expenditure in order to create a caloric deficit, defined as consuming fewer calories each day than you burn for energy. A caloric deficit is required to lose weight.But because most people do not have access to state-of-the-art labs to determine BMR exactly, equations are often...
Depression Medication: Types, Side Effects, and More
Depression isn’t the same for everyone: Multiple types exist, and people experience this treatable illness in varying degrees of severity. For some people with depression, nonpharmacological interventions like psychotherapy , lifestyle changes, and self-care may be enough to lift the cloud and improve symptoms. But for many other people, these steps aren’t enough, and medication is needed. About 13...
Psychedelic Drugs for Mental Health Conditions: A Scientific Guide
While the research on psychedelic medicine for mental illness is still considered new and emerging, some studies have shown compelling results.PsilocybinIn one study published in 2023 that involved a randomized placebo-controlled trial, participants who received a single dose of psilocybin saw a rapid and sustained reduction in major depressive disorder symptoms when compared with a placebo. Participants in both...
Green Tea Benefits for Type 2 Diabetes: A Healthier Lifestyle Choice
Green tea may help manage type 2 diabetes in a few key areas, including blood sugar, weight, and inflammation.Blood Sugar RegulationGreen tea may help regulate blood sugar levels by improving insulin sensitivity, allowing the body to use insulin more effectively. Some experts believe that this may help prevent type 2 diabetes.Researchers in Japan looked at L-theanine levels and green...
Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatohepatitis Resources
MASH, which was previously known as non–alcohol related steatohepatitis (NASH), is often asymptomatic or leads to nonspecific symptoms, making progression to more severe stages of liver disease possible before you’re even aware you have it. That’s why it’s so important to educate yourself about MASH as soon as you receive a diagnosis — and take steps to protect your...
Diabetes and Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatohepatitis
If you have diabetes, you probably know the condition is linked to a greater risk of several health problems, including heart disease, kidney disease, nerve damage, and more. But one risk you may not be as familiar with is metabolic dysfunction–associated steatohepatitis (MASH).MASH is typically linked to metabolic syndrome, a group of conditions associated with the development of heart...
Obesity and Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatohepatitis
As far as physical symptoms, MASH can present as mild pain on the right side of the abdomen (where the liver is located) or general fatigue, says Ali. But more often than not, people don’t experience symptoms at all — or at least none that can easily be directly attributed to liver disease.“Most patients don’t even realize they have...
Heart Health and Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatohepatitis
Jessica Migala is a freelance writer with over 15 years of experience, specializing in health, nutrition, fitness, and beauty. She has written extensively about vision care, diabetes, dermatology, gastrointestinal health, cardiovascular health, cancer, pregnancy, and gynecology. She was previously an assistant editor at Prevention where she wrote monthly science-based beauty news items and feature stories. She has contributed to...
Psychedelic Medicine in a Therapy Setting
First of all, it's important to understand the limitations of psychedelic therapy. Much more research needs to be done, says Dr. Grob. “Until very recently, it was unacceptable to even consider psychedelics as having treatment potential. There is still a lot to learn and a lot of work to do,” he says.With that in mind, here are some potential...
