Specifically, it affectswhite blood cellsknown asB-cell lymphocytesthat help the body fight infection. When you have SLL, your body will start to produce immature, cancerous B-cells in thelymph nodes. SLL is an indolent (slow-growing) cancer. FatCamera / E+ / Getty Images If you have no symptoms, your healthcare provider may take a watch-and-wait approach and delay treatment. The key difference between SLL and CLL is their location. What Are the Symptoms of SLL?...

What Do SMART Health Cards Contain? SMART Health Cards do not contain your address, contact number, government-issued identifier, or other health information. What This Means For You If you want to get your SMART Health Card, visit theU.S. Nadya Ustyuzhantseva / Getty Images Why Opt for the SMART Health Card? They cannot be faked nearly as easily as paper vaccination cards, experts said. Are SMART Health Cards Secure? Vaccination records are uploaded to secure state-operated websites in accordance with HIPAA privacy and security regulations....

Head Lice Basics Head liceare everywhere. If you have kids and they are around other kids, they are at risk of getting head lice. They are in every community and school district, from the richest to the poorest. Narisara Nami / Getty Images Watching school-age kids play and interact with each other, you know that cant be eliminated. Get our printable guide for your next doctor’s appointment to help you ask the right questions....

Generally, chemical fumes such as cleaners and gasoline are those most likely to induce a migraine attack. During amigraine, many odors can be bothersome. What Is Osmophobia? JGI/Jamie Grill/Getty Images During a migraine, you may experience an aversion to smells that you regard as unpleasant. This could be due to a physiological cause, a psychological one, or a combination of the two. When it is psychological, it is referred to as osmophobia....

On one hand, smoking can worsen symptoms related tohypothyroidismandHashimoto’s disease. But it can also increase the risk of developing disorders likeGrave’s diseasein the first place. One of the components of tobacco is cyanide which, when smoked, is converted to the chemical thiocyanate. Laura Porter / Verywell With that being said, the impact of thiocyanate on the thyroid gland is mediated by nicotine in cigarettes. This includes the United States where the average daily intake is twice the recommended limit....

High blood pressure leads to higher than normal pressure on the walls of yourarteries. Keeping anormal blood pressureof 120/80 mmHg for adults is recommended. The study cites smoking as an independent risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Verywell / JR Bee Call 911 right away if you experience these symptoms. Does Quitting Smoking Lower Blood Pressure? Other lifestyle changes may be needed to reduce these risks. Even more troubling, the rates of decline for smokeless tobacco have stalled or risen as of late....

A Deep Dive Into One COVID Symptom Sneezingcan be a symptom of COVID-19. It was originally thought to be a much rarer symptom. Sneezing is also aflu symptom. Stefania Pelfini, La Waziya Photography / Getty Images The World Health Organization (WHO) first identified Omicron in November 2021. It was the fourth most common symptom linked to Omicron. People who are vaccinated may experience less severe symptoms of COVID-19. Mild symptoms invaccinated peoplemay include sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, and sneezing....

This fluid can vary from thick to thin, clear to opaque, and intermittent to constant. A runny nose is a typical symptom of thecommon cold. Adults experience an average of two to three colds a year (and children even more frequently). LaylaBird / Getty Images The color does not mean you have an infection that requires antibiotics. Rhinitis is often due toallergies(sometimes called hay fever). It’s important to watch for other COVID-19 symptoms, and not just assume it’s a cold....

All you have to do is remember the mnemonic SNOOP. Some systemic symptoms include fevers, muscle pain, and weight loss. This S can also refer to secondary risk factors, like HIV or cancer. John Fedele / Getty Images O: Onset Onset refers to how fast a headache sets in. P: Prior Headache History Compare a current headache with headaches you have experienced in the past. Aside from being painful and annoying, headaches are often just thatheadaches....

It happens when air can’t move freely through your upper airway. Snoring can be harmless and have little impact on your quality of sleep. You may not even know you snore until someone else complains that the telltale noise is disturbing their sleep. Moyo Studio / Getty Images Chronic snoring should be assessed by a healthcare provider. This article explains the common symptoms of snoring. It also covers common causes, how they’re treated, and when you should seek medical advice....

Snoring sounds range from quiet whistling or vibrating to a loud grumbling, snorting, or rumbling. Nearly everyone snores occasionally, but for some people, snoring is chronic. While occasional or low-sounding snoring is harmless, frequent or loud snoring can increase your risk for health problems. Westend61 / Getty Images Snoring can also sometimes indicate a severe health problem. Additional causes might includenasal congestionor blockage, alcohol intake, sleep medicines, back sleeping, and smoking....

People with thisanxiety disorderexperience intense discomfort in social situations. They’re extremely afraid of being judged, rejected, or feeling humiliated by others. Prescription medications and psychotherapy, alone or together, are recommended for treating SAD. SDI Productions / Getty Images Lifestyle changes may help with management, as well. Studies have shown that these two approaches together can improve long-term outcomes in people with SAD. Medication Safety Medication should be placed in a secure area where only you might access it....

Researchers evaluated how social influence impacted personal COVID19 guideline adherence at different closeness scales. The study was published on January 21 in theBritish Journal of Psychology. The best course of action is following the rules yourself and leading by example. FG Trade / Getty Images These findings are applicable to all age groups, genders, and countries. Scientists have long realized the importance of personal interactions. We humans are a very social species, Tuncgenc says....