Wet Cough: Causes and Treatment
A wet cough is one that produces mucus or phlegm. It’s also sometimes called a productive or chesty cough. An occasional cough is usually nothing to be worried about — it’s a normal reflex that helps rid the body of irritants. Producing a small amount of mucus can even be useful for lubricating the airways.e60dc2a1-f33c-4a05-9b50-8e3e8e5976297f5a7296-e8a5-43dc-b985-927b659ec62a But a wet cough...
Cabot Creamery Butter Recalled for Possible Fecal Contamination
Agri-Mark, the parent company of Cabot Creamery, has voluntarily recalled about 1,700 lb of butter due to contamination with coliform bacteria, according to an enforcement report from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Elevated levels of coliform bacteria can suggest sanitation failures during production.Agri-Mark recalled 189 cases of “Cabot Creamery 8 oz Extra Creamy Premium Butter, Sea Salted.”...
The Link Between Epstein-Barr Virus and Multiple Sclerosis
While the cause of multiple sclerosis (MS) is still unknown, it is generally believed that genetic susceptibility and environmental factors both play a role. Among of the environmental factors that have been studied at some length are certain kinds of infection, particularly infection by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), which is part of the human herpesvirus family of infectious diseases....
The Leading Cause of Cervical Cancer
A persistent infection with some types of HPV can lead to various types of cancer in women.Nearly all cases of cervical cancer are caused by HPV, and most of these cases are tied specifically to HPV types 16 and 18. HPV causes approximately 10,800 cases of cervical cancer each year in the United States.Early stages of vaginal and cervical cancers...
Alcohol’s Impact on Your Health
Beth Biggee, MD, is medical director and an integrative rheumatologist at Rheumission, a virtual integrative rheumatology practice for people residing in California and Pennsylvania. This first-of-its-kind company offers whole person autoimmune care by a team of integrative rheumatologists, lifestyle medicine practitioners, autoimmune dietitians, psychologists, and care coordinators.Dr. Biggee also works as a healthcare wellness consultant for Synergy Wellness Center in...
What to Know About the ‘Suicide Tree’ From ‘The White Lotus’
In the Season 3 premiere of The White Lotus, the jovial hotel employee Pam warns the Ratliff family not to eat the fruit of the “mighty pong pong tree,” because its seeds are toxic — so toxic, in fact, they could kill you.The family patriarch Tim later asks Pam again about the tree, and she explains that the Thai...
Why Doctors Misdiagnose Skin of Color
The company VisualDx, which makes desktop and mobile apps for physicians that help them recognize skin symptom patterns in patients with various skin tones with an assist from artificial intelligence, launched a larger-scale effort in collaboration with Project Impact, the Skin of Color Society, and the New England Journal of Medicine Group. Project Impact aims to raise awareness about misdiagnosis...
Psoriasis on Black Skin: What You Should Know
Pinpointing psoriasis on darker or Black skin can be different than spotting it on lighter skin for several reasons.ColorThe appearance of psoriasis can vary based on the level of melanin, or the pigment that colors our skin. For Black patients or those with darker pigmented skin, lesions may be violet, dark brown, or gray, according to Corey L. Hartman,...
Do People With Diabetes Bruise Easily?
Diabetes can make people more prone to easy or unexpected bruising in several ways:High blood sugar can cause blood vessel damageNeedles and lancets can cause injury at the puncture sitePeripheral neuropathy can damage nerves, dulling your ability to notice injuryDiabetes impacts collagen production, which thins the skinPeople with diabetes may have chronically high blood sugar, which can then contribute...
How Schizophrenia Can Impact Your Work Life
If you have schizophrenia , work can be challenging. Completing tasks, attending meetings, and making quotas may seem extra daunting. The reason: Certain symptoms , such as disorganized speech, hallucinations, and inappropriate social behavior, can affect your ability to stay on task, communication skills, and productivity. But research shows the desire to work is strong among people with schizophrenia....
