“Meat sweats” is not a medical or scientific term. d3sign / Getty Images What Science Says: Are Meat Sweats Real? Eating food stimulates energy expenditure. d3sign / Getty Images Through energy metabolism, the chemical energy of food is converted to heat and various energy-rich intermediaries. DIT is one hypothesis used to explain meat sweats. The idea is that DIT causes an increase in body temperature, promptingsweatingto cool back down. Protein requires more energy to digest than other macronutrients....

Medicare and its numerous plans can be quite confusing. This is where Medicare agents and brokers come in. There are two kinds of Medicare insurance agents. Terry Vine / DigitalVision / Getty Images The first is the independent Medicare agent. The second kind is the captive Medicare agent. AMedicare insurance brokeris quite similar to an independent Medicare agent. They’re not bound to just one insurer. They can educate you about and enroll you in plans from different insurance companies....

A muscle disease is any disease that affects the human muscle system. Primary muscle diseases result from abnormalities of the muscles themselves. Secondary muscle diseases are resulting from another condition that may have triggered or caused the muscle disease. Patrik Giardino / Getty Images Because of this, these diseases may eventually result inmuscle wasting, or loss of muscle mass. This may involve loss of strength and function in one or more muscles....

Myelodysplasticsyndromes (MDS) are a group of bone marrow diseases. They have a higher risk of becoming acute myelogenous leukemia (AML). These diseases all have different symptoms and treatments. Science Photo Library - SCIEPRO / Brand X Pictures / Getty Images These diseases affect how thebone marrowcreates healthy blood cells. About 10,000 people develop MDS in the United States each year. MDS is also called preleukemia,hematopoietic dysplasia, subacute myeloid leukemia, oligoblastic leukemia, or smoldering leukemia....

Most women have nabothian cysts, small fluid-filled sacs on the cervix. Theyre harmless, noncancerous and often dont require treatment. Nabothian cysts are small, harmless cysts on the cervix. *anastas_ / Getty Images* They cannot become cancer.Thecervix, which is the entrance to theuterus, is covered in mucus glands. When these become blocked, mucus builds up, creating the cyst. Most women have these cysts, and its common to have many of them....

These growths account for only around 2% of all lung tumors. Treatments vary depending on the specific key in of tumor. They function as neurons (nerve cells) and endocrine cells (responsible for the secretion of hormones). Illustration by Emily Roberts, Verywell Commonsymptomsinclude: As lung cancer progresses, people also often experienceunexplained weight loss. Those that arise in the lungs are referred to as pulmonary neuroendocrine tumors. TheKi67 proliferation indexis a blood marker test used to differentiate between high-grade and low-grade tumors....

Many nightshade plants are popular foods in most cultures, including tomatoes, potatoes, and peppers. But they also contain high levels of substances called alkaloids that may cause health problems. It’s not common, but some people have an allergy or sensitivity to nightshades. alvarez / Getty Images There is also some concern that these vegetables may contribute to inflammatory conditions, like arthritis. This article discusses the health impacts of nightshade foods and how to determine if you have an allergy....

A non-fasting glucose test measures the amount ofglucose(sugar) in your blood after eating. Normal non-fasting glucose levels are below 140 milligrams per deciliter of blood (mg/dL). If they’re between 140 and 199 mg/dL, you may haveprediabetes. Verywell / Theresa Chiechi If they’re above 200 mg/dL, you may havediabetes. A non-fasting glucose test is different than a fasting glucose test. Normal results are different for each test. Non-fasting blood glucose offers an additional benefit in that it can also help inform diabetes management....

Normaltestosteronelevels support sexual development, libido, healthy muscles and bones, and well-regulated moods. A hormone that acts as a chemical messenger, testosterone is important for both men and women. Too much ortoo little testosteronecan lead to unwelcome symptoms. Obradovic / Getty Images This article discusses normal testosterone levels, how do determine your testosterone levels, and treatment for testosterone-related problems. What Is Testosterone? Testosterone is anandrogenhormone thats produced by theadrenal cortex, thetestes, and theovaries....

It also provides examples of oncogenes and the cancers they can cause. What Are Oncogenes? Proto-oncogenes are normal cellular genes that help cells grow, divide, and stay alive.Every person has them. Simon Jarratt / Corbis / VCG / Getty Images In most people, proto-oncogenes never mutate into oncogenes. Unlike proto-oncogenes, an oncogene will not turn off when it should. Certain pairs of gene mutations are linked to a greater risk of certain cancers, too....

The canal also carries sound from outside your body to your eardrum. Sometimes allergic reactions can lead to outer ear infections. This pop in of infection is generally mild and clears up in a few days or weeks. AndreyPopov / Getty Images However, in rare cases, it can spread to nearby tissues. Symptoms An outer ear infection comes with inflammation, tenderness, and ear pain. Symptoms can start within 48 hours.Your child may tell you they have ear pain or fidget with their ear....

Ovarian cysts are fluid-filled sacs, similar to blisters, that are common in women during their reproductive years. These cysts form on the ovaries, the almond-sized organs on each side of the uterus. Most types of ovarian cysts are harmless and go away without any treatment. However, there are some that can indicate other health issues or even lead to problems with fertility. Other possible symptoms of ovarian cysts include delayed, irregular or unusually painful periods....

PPPs pose no health concerns and do not require treatment. This article looks at the symptoms and causes of pearly penile papules. It also discusses treatment options and the differences between PPPs and genital warts. Biserka Stojanovic/ iStock/ Getty Images Plus They can also be flesh-colored or have a pinkish or yellowish hue. PPPs tend to develop in the second or third decade of life. They are not a sign of poor hygiene or any health problem....