On a cross-country trip, it is common to spend some of the time driving at night. Without adequate rest, this may raise the risk of experiencing sudden, brief lapses into sleep. It may be time for someone else to drive. valentinrussanov / E+ / Getty What explains these episodes of microsleep? Learn about the signs, causes, dangers, and prevention. What Is Microsleep? They may occur while driving and increase the risk of a serious car accident....

And people who have celiac disease are four times more likely to have AITD. Given these risks, some experts recommend that patients with each condition should be routinely screened for the other. The gene variants DR3DQ2 and/or DR4DQ8 predispose to celiac disease and to AITD. Verywell / Ellen Lindner These conditions can be managed to reduce symptoms and prevent complications. Beyond Celiac.Celiac Disease and Thyroid Disease | BeyondCeliac.org. Kahaly GJ, Frommer L, Schuppan D....

Sleep apnea is a condition that causes intermittent interruptions in breathing during sleep. There is some evidence that sleep apnea is linked to mental health conditions, such as depression and anxiety. Sleep apnea is a common medical condition. tommaso79 / Getty Images However, its still unclear exactly how that association works and what causes it. This can sometimes make it hard to tell which condition is causing which symptoms. If you or a loved one are in immediate danger, call911....

A neuroprotective drug and supplement. Citicoline, also known ascytidine-5-diphosphocholineorCDP-choline, is a fat molecule that is an important part of the cell membrane. Researchers have studied citicoline in the setting of neurological (brain and nerve) diseases, such as dementia. Goodboy Picture Company / Getty Images It is commonly used to enhance cognitive function. This article discusses citicoline’s potential benefits and safety. Citicoline Supplement Facts What Is Citicoline? Citicoline has been studied to treat the following conditions:...

Common colds(also known as head colds) are, as the name implies, very common. As a caregiver, though, its important to be able to assess if your infant has caught one. Here are signs and symptoms that may indicate an infection: Can Being Cold Cause a Cold? Verywell / Laura Porter Most cold infections in the U.S. occur during the colder months, from December to March. However, being cold isnt linked to this disease....

Those who conduct this punch in of abuse in their relationships often havenarcissistic personality disorderorsociopathictendencies. There are severalsigns that indicate you may be suffering from narcissistic abuse. Narcissistic abuse may also involve public humiliation that is disguised as a joke. Verywell / Michela Buttignol While narcissistic abuse is damaging, recovery from it is possible. Read on to find out more about narcissistic abuse and how you’re free to recover from it....

Although they may appear to be nothing more than water, our tears are actually quite complex. Your tears contain some salt, as you’ve tasted when you’ve had a good cry. But are there other ingredients in tears? Pierre Bourrier / Getty Images Are some tears different from others? These glands produce tears from your blood plasma, selecting some components but not others. Tears keep the surface of oureyeballsclean and moist and help protect our eyes from damage....

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder(ADHD) anddepressionare commonly comorbid (occurring together in the same person). Treatment for comorbid ADHD and depression may include a combination of stimulant and antidepressant medications. This article discusses the link between ADHD and depression. Illustration by Laura Porter for Verywell Health Information presented in this article may be triggering to some people. If you or a loved one are in immediate danger, call911. Signs of ADHD are categorized as symptoms ofinattentionor hyperactivity and impulsiveness....

Fortunately, following agluten-free dietcan help restore any hair you may have lost while undiagnosed or still eating gluten. Malnutrition can cause hair loss, along with a host of other problems. Once you fix any vitamin deficiencies related to being malnourished, your hair should grow back. Doucefleur / Getty Images Celiac disease is also related to other autoimmune diseases, conditions where your immune system attacks your body. In general, having one autoimmune disease makes you more likely to develop a second autoimmune condition....

It can be a result of poor diabetes control and has also been linked toheart diseaseand stroke. Gum disease can be prevented with good oral hygiene and regular professional dental care. Symptoms Gum disease starts with plaque, a sticky white substance that coats teeth. Tartar is more difficult to get rid of than plaque and usually requires professional removal by a dental professional. They will also measure the depth of the “pockets” around individual teeth....

Thyroid disease, especially hypothyroidism, and fibromyalgia share many symptoms. Despite the associations, theories about the cause of these related conditions are not concrete. Researchers have proposed autoimmunity, dysfunction of the hypothalamus, and more possibilities. torwai / Getty Images Who They Affect Thyroid disease and fibromyalgia are each very common in the United States. These numbers do not include others who may be undiagnosed. Combined Occurrence Not only are hypothyroidism and fibromyalgia both common, but they frequently occur together....

Treatment is mainly supportive. Symptoms Hepatitis is theinflammationof the liver. Even so, the infection will almost invariably cause the elevation of liver enzymes known astransaminases. Verywell / Michela Buttignol EBV may also indirectly cause hepatitis by acting as a trigger to autoimmune hepatitis (AIH). The infection may causeorgan rejectionor increase the risk ofpost-transplant lymphoproliferative disorders (PTLDs). In fact, EBV should be explored in anyone with unexplained hepatitis symptoms, irrespective of age....

KP.3, a descendant of Omicron, has become more dominant in recent months. As of mid-April, KP.3 made up only 1.8% of COVID cases. KP.3 is closely related to other FLiRT variants KP.1 and KP.2, as well as the newly emerging LB.1. dragana991 / Getty Images Together, these variants make up approximately 70% of currently circulating [COVID-19 infections], Wang said. Theres no reason to believe rapid tests wont detect KP.3 or viral mutations....