Columbus, OH

MiraLAX (polyethylene glycol 3350) is a brand-name powder that’s mixed into a beverage and taken by mouth. It’s available over the counter and can be used for constipation or before a colonoscopy as a bowel preparation. MiraLAX can cause certain side effects, some of which are more common...

MiraLAX side effects: What you should know

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a disease that damages the nerves of the central nervous system. This damage disrupts nerve impulses and can lead to ataxia — a condition that affects coordination, balance, and speech. This article outlines the symptoms of ataxia. It also considers the prevalence of this condition...

What to know about ataxia in multiple sclerosis

Primary insomnia is where insomnia occurs without another cause, such as a psychiatric condition. Insomnia is a sleep disorder that disrupts someone’s ability to fall or stay asleep. Primary insomnia is a type of insomnia that occurs without any other medical, psychiatric, or environmental cause. The other major category...

What to know about primary insomnia

Ketotic hypoglycemia refers to low blood sugar levels with high levels of ketones. It commonly occurs in toddlers, often when they have not eaten over a long period of time or when they are ill. Ketosis and hypoglycemia describe conditions that affect energy use and blood sugar levels. Ketosis happens...

What to know about ketotic hypoglycemia

Ozempic is a drug that can help with weight loss. However, some people may experience “Ozempic rebound.” This refers to regaining weight and reversing the health benefits after they stop using the drug. Ozempic is a semaglutide drug that doctors typically prescribe for individuals living with type 2...

What to know about Ozempic rebound

USA TODAY

Swollen ankles aren’t typically a cause for concern. However, they’re sometimes an indication of an underlying illness.

Swollen ankles are a common problem. From compression socks to elevation, here's how to get rid of them.

LiveScience

Blood clots can be dangerous, especially if all or part of them break off and then travel through the bloodstream.

What causes blood clots?

Pain in your left arm can have many different causes, from injuries and muscle strain to a pinched nerve or sprain. In some cases, left arm pain is one sign of a heart attack (myocardial infarction), which is a medical emergency. This article discusses some of the potential causes of...

Why Is There Pain in My Left Arm, and Does It Signal Something Serious?

Life and Style Weekly

Ellen DeGeneres filled fans in about her life after ending her 19-season stint on her self-titled daytime talk show and admitted that she no longer uses Botox or filler. The Emmy winner, 66, revealed her new beauty practice during her recent act Ellen’s Last Stand … Up at Radio City Music Hall on August 1....

Ellen DeGeneres Addresses Change in Physical Appearance After Quitting Fillers and Botox

Health

Medically reviewed by Isabel Casimiro, MD, PhDMedically reviewed by Isabel Casimiro, MD, PhDA buffalo hump (medically known as a dorsocervical fat pad) occurs when you develop a buildup of fat in between the shoulder blades at the back of the neck. The excess fat can form a fatty tissue protrusion that mimics the appearance of a hump.A buffalo hump on its own is not harmful, and having it does not ultimately mean you have a medical condition. Sometimes, even having poor posture can cause it. However, certain conditions like Cushing's syndrome, adrenal cancer, osteoporosis, and obesity can raise your risk...

What Is a Buffalo Hump (Dorsocervical Fat Pad)—and Why Does It Happen?

There are a lot of potential symptoms women can experience during perimenopause and menopause. Unfortunately, many aren't discussed, which can cause you to be alarmed if you happen to experience something like menopause flooding. If you find yourself suddenly soaking through tampons or pads at a rate you haven't experienced...

What Causes "Menopause Flooding"? 3 Ob-Gyns Explain

If it seems like everybody is on Ozempic, it’s because a lot of people are on Ozempic—about six percent of U.S. adults (that’s about 15.5 million people) have taken the drug, according to a recent Gallup poll. And a decent number of those Ozempic patients are becoming plastic surgery patients—getting a nip, a tuck, or even a full-body lift to address the other changes, like excess skin, that can come with rapid weight loss. About 10 to 15 percent—or “one person per day”—of the people walking into his Beverly Hills practice have taken a semaglutide like Ozempic for weight loss, says Jason Diamond, MD, FACS, a double board-certified facial plastic surgeon.

Ozempic Is Changing People’s Skin, Say Plastic Surgeons

It's possible that tingling, numbness and burning sensations in your fingers may indicate an underlying illness.

Tingling in your fingers isn't uncommon – but here's when you should see a doctor

Medically reviewed by Renita White, MDMedically reviewed by Renita White, MD. Most fetuses are nestled inside the uterus (womb), curled up tight. This cozy position, knees to chest, is known as the fetal position. During pregnancy, the fetal position also refers to the direction a fetus faces in the uterus and is especially important as you approach delivery.

Fetal Position in the Womb

Different blood tests, including a complete blood count (CBC), iron test, or B12 test, can help diagnose anemia, which can have different causes. Anemia occurs when there are not enough healthy red blood cells or hemoglobin in the blood to transport oxygen to cells. A CBC can reveal if a...

Anemia blood test: Types and results explained

More than 1 million American women enter menopause every year. Here’s what to know and how to treat it.

What to know about menopause, according to a doctor

High cholesterol can cause the arteries to narrow, leading to serious complications, such as heart disease, heart attack, and stroke. Lowering high cholesterol can help prevent complications. High cholesterol can lead to excess cholesterol in the blood, which can cause a buildup of fatty deposits, or plaque, in the arteries.

Potential complications of high cholesterol

Woman's World

GERD – gastroesophageal reflux disease – can often be treated naturally with these methods

If Acid Reflux Is Keeping You Up at Night, Try These Doctor-Approved Methods to Help Sleep With GERD

There have been many studies examining the potential positive and negative effects of caffeine on a person’s health. Much previous research has focused on how caffeine might impact heart health. A new study says that people who chronically drink high amounts of caffeine may increase their risk of cardiovascular...

Drinking high amounts of caffeine 5 days a week may increase heart disease risk

Muscle wasting (atrophy) is the loss of muscle mass and strength, often caused by advancing age or physical inactivity. Wasting of muscle tissue can also occur with malnutrition and various nerve or muscle-related health conditions such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), muscular dystrophy, or spinal muscular atrophy. Chronic diseases associated...

What Medical Conditions Can Cause Muscle Wasting?

NewsBreak

What to know about the thyroplasty procedure

A thyroplasty is a surgical procedure to help or change a person’s voice. Different types of thyroplasty are available as treatments for several voice conditions or...

What to know about the thyroplasty procedure

Comments / 0