Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs; it is very common. The condition can be because of a virus, bacteria, or fungi. Pneumonia is considered airborne. FG Trade / Getty Images Some people spread pneumonia without having any symptoms of the disease; these people are referred to as carriers. A common question people ask about pneumonia is whether it is a virus. The answer is no. A high fever may develop....
It also describes a newborn of any sex who displays signs of androgen hormone exposure at birth. Androgens are sex hormones, such as testosterone. They are produced in higher quantities in people with testes than in people with ovaries. Thomas Barwick / Getty Images They control the development of the characteristics typical of people assigned male at birth. Virilization most often triggers when the adrenal glands are dysfunctional and produce too many androgens....
Vitamin toxicity is common. That means some supplement products may not contain what the label says. What Are Vitamins? Verywell / Anastasia Tretiak Vitamins are a group of essential nutrients vital to keeping your body healthy. The right amounts are important to maintain a healthy brain, bones, skin, and blood. Several vitamins also assist in metabolizing food. Care should always be taken to use only recommended amounts of supplements. The amount of vitamin A in a food or supplement is indicated by retinol activity equivalents (RAE)....
That means some supplement products may not contain what the label says. Research suggests that by decreasing prolactin release, vitex helps balance levels of estrogen and progesterone. This may decrease the severity of PMS and PMDD symptoms like mood swings, breast pain, and headaches. Verywell / Getty Images John’s wortand vitex found that it didn’t work any better than the placebo. Infertility There’s promising evidence that vitex may boost fertility....
How Oral Allergy Syndrome Explains the Symptoms Watermelonallergy symptoms are usually different from those due to a typicalfood allergy. This is called cross-reactivity. This article explains watermelon allergy symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment. Pitipat Usanakornkul / EyeEm / Getty Images It also covers risk factors for developing a watermelon allergy and which foods to avoid if you develop OAS. These symptoms typically begin immediately after putting the watermelon in your mouth and go away soon after swallowing it....
gorodenkoff / Getty Images What Is White Matter? The white matter of the CNS appears white when viewed microscopically after preparation with some stains. By contrast, the gray matter appears gray when viewed microscopically after some types of staining. gorodenkoff / Getty Images Gray matter is located on the outer regions of the brain and the central areas of the spinal cord. Types of White Matter Disease There are many different white matter diseases....
Wood therapy, also calledmaderotherapyormaderoterapia, is a form ofmassagethat uses various hand-held wooden tools. Wood therapy lacks scientific research. Information about it comes largely from the spas and clinics that provide it rather than from established institutions. COROIMAGE / Getty Images This article will discuss what wood therapy is said to do and if it works. Other methods aimed at reducing cellulite will also be explored. COROIMAGE / Getty Images What Does Wood Therapy Do?...
Most people born with XYY syndrome have average intelligence but may experience developmental delays or learning disabilities. This article discusses the symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment of XYY syndrome. SDI Productions / Getty Images What Are the Symptoms of XYY Syndrome? SDI Productions / Getty Images Many boys and men with XYY syndrome have no significant or noticeable symptoms. What Causes XYY Syndrome? In rare cases, cell division errors can occur after conception and cause XYY syndrome....
It’s also necessary for healthy growth during childhood, adolescence, and pregnancy. In severe cases, it can even be fatal. In most industrialized countries,zinc deficienciesare rare but occur in certain populations. Jupiterimages / Getty Images That means some supplement products may not contain what the label says. No supplement is intended to treat, cure, or prevent disease. Ask your healthcare provider before starting to use any supplement whether it is safe and appropriate for you....
One such option is the Zzoma Positional Therapy. What Is Zzoma Positional Therapy? Zzoma is a machine manufactured by 2Z Medical for the treatment of mild to moderate positional sleep apnea. Brandon Peters, MD It is available by prescription only. It is not intended to be worn at the waist. It will stay in place best if you wear a more tightly fitted cotton shirt underneath it to sleep. The outer fabric can be removed to be cleaned....
This article describes how silent strokes are diagnosed as well as the types of symptoms a person might experience. A TCD may reveal signs of obstructed or re-routed blood flow. How Common Are Silent Strokes? Jose Luis Pelaez / Blend Images / Getty Images Silent strokes are more common than classic strokes. By age 80, one in four people will have had one or more silent strokes. Do They Have Lasting Effects?...
A precancerous cell is a cell with certain abnormalities that makes it more likely to becomecancerous. In some cases, the affected tissues may be removed proactively. Unlike cancer cells, they do not invade nearby tissues or spread to distant organs. Verywell / Ellen Lindner This article explains what precancerous cells are and what causes them. It also describes the different types of precancerous cells and what can be done to treat them....
This article goes over the meaning of asymptomatic and covers different types ofasymptomatic illnessesand conditions. Laura Porter / Verywell What Asymptomatic Means Asymptomatic means that you aren’t showing any symptoms. It’s hard to know whether an asymptomatic condition will eventually cause symptoms or not. Laura Porter / Verywell In this case, additional testing and medical interventions would not be helpfulin fact, they could be harmful. However, if you don’t feel sick, you’re less likely to seek care....
