Graves' diseaseis an autoimmune disorder that can causehyperthyroidism(an overactive thyroid). Therapies include anti-thyroid medications, radioactive iodine therapy, and, on rare occasions, surgery. Your healthcare provider may also recommend imaging tests or a biopsy to rule out other conditions. Science Photo Library/ Getty Images Your healthcare provider will perform a physical exam to help confirm or rule out Graves' disease. Blood tests are also used to check amounts ofthyroid-stimulating hormones(TSH). High levels of iodine absorption can be a sign of Graves' disease....

TheGriswold v. Connecticutcase was decided on June 7, 1965. Prior to this case,birth controluse was either restricted or outlawed. Some states, like Connecticut and Massachusetts, prohibited birth control use altogether. Phil Roeder / Getty Images Although this law was created in 1879, it had almost never been enforced. Their clinic provided information, instruction, and medical advice to married people about ways to prevent conception. The clinic only operated from November 1 to November 10, 1961....

Certain exercises can help stretch tight hamstring muscles, strengthening them and reducing the risk ofhamstring injuries. Chief among them is amuscle strain(also known as a “pulled muscle”). When your hamstring muscles are tight, they are more likely to experience tears. Tx Group / Getty Images These require more intensive treatment. Rushing will only lead to injury. Hamstring stretches may be uncomfortable at first but should not be painful. If it hurts, you’re stretching too far....

Handeczemacan interfere with many aspects of life and become debilitating. It’s important to treat hand eczema promptly to prevent it from getting worse or becomingchronic. Eczema that is more serious or persistent may need topical or systemic medication. Irina Esau / Getty Images Less commonly, light therapy may be used. Avoiding Triggers Hand eczema is often triggered by environmental factors. Avoiding contact with anything that irritates your skin is key to healing and preventing hand eczema....

Research suggests that the averagelife expectancyof Paleolithic-era people (12,000 years ago and earlier) was around 33 years. Relative age is the comparison of one fossil to another fossil to determine which is younger or older. Scientists note that the main factors limiting life expectancy wereinfant deathsand early deaths caused bymalnutritionor disease. Jose Luis Palaez Inc / Getty Images This was due in part to infant mortality rates that remained at 25% until 1800....

Some people with Hashimoto’s have normal thyroid-stimulating hormones (TSH). The treatment for Hashimoto’s with normal TSH usually does not involve medication. The standard treatment for Hashimoto’s with abnormal TSH is synthetic levothyroxine. Verywell / Ellen Lindner There are also lifestyle changes, supplements, and complementary alternative medicine options for Hashimoto’s. Treatment for subclinical hypothyroidism is complex because TSH level doesn’t always correlate well with symptoms or prognosis. Hashimoto’s Disease Without Hypothyroidism Hashimoto’s disease doesn’t always cause hypothyroidism....

It can be distressing to discoverhead lice. However, you could follow some simple steps to effectively treat the lice at home. This article discusses head lice treatments, including over-the-counter and prescription medication. Verywell / Jessica Olah It also looks at-home remedies and complementary medicine. you might buy these at the drugstore or online. Nits hatch in seven to 10 days and develop into egg-laying adults in another seven to 10 days....

This article will explain what you better know to ensure that youll have adequate coverage in each location. But what if you buy your own health insurance or are covered by Medicare or Medicaid? The specifics vary depending on the coverage you have and where you live. David Sacks / Getty Images Having homes in two states isnt just reserved for retirees seeking beautiful weather. In short,HMOs and EPOs dont cover non-emergency out-of-data pipe care, while PPOs do....

Protein powders aren’t either inherently good or bad. They vary in healthiness. Some brands are OK, while others aren’t. Photographer, Basak Gurbuz Derman / Getty Images For example, protein powders with too much sugar or heavy metal contaminants are unhealthy and should be avoided. This article discusses what you better know about protein powder’s health benefits and potential downsides. Weight loss: Another reason to use a protein powder supplement is to promote weight loss....

Brain natriuretic peptide (BNP) measurement has gained attention because it can be done using a blood test. It can be used with an EKG and an echo to piece together a diagnosis of heart failure. Your weight and blood pressure will be checked. Verywell Normally, you should have apattern of two heart soundswith every heartbeat. If you have edema, the practitioner may also check for pitting. They may look to see if there isclubbing in your fingersor if your nails are pale....

Typically heat worsens symptoms that the person has previously had before. It’s important to understand that this is different from a truerelapse. In the case of a pseudo-exacerbation, when the bodys temperature returns to normal, MS symptoms disappear. Verywell / Emily Roberts Fortunately, no damagesuch as inflammation, loss of myelin, or new lesionsoccurs during such an episode. Others with MS are sensitive to both coldandheat, usually with different symptoms resulting from different temperature extremes....

An altered hemoglobin level is often a sign of disease. Without the right amount, your body may not have enough energy to function optimally. A blood test that measures hemoglobin is part of a routine check-up. Verywell / JR Bee Your healthcare providers might also order a hemoglobin test for you if they are concerned about your health. A hemoglobin test is also part of the standard comprehensive newborn screening....

michelangeloop / Getty Images Hepatitis C can cause acute or chronic diseases. Acute HCV cases usually result in asymptomatic disease and do not typically cause life-threatening conditions. How Do You Get Hepatitis C? michelangeloop / Getty Images Hepatitis C is a very common virus among drug injection users. The list below describes the most common ways this can occur. It’s recommended that a person be tested for HCV during each pregnancy....