Clinical remission of IBD (defined as symptoms are under control) is not the only goal of treatment. Understanding Remission Remission in IBD is a broader concept than a reduction of symptoms. Getting control of symptoms is the most important factor in improving quality of life in the short term. VOISIN / PHANIE / Getty Images Reducing symptomssuch as abdominal pain, diarrhea, orbloody stoolswill make you feel much better. it’s possible for you to have IBD inflammation even if you feel better....

People drink coffee for its ability to increase alertness. However, for some people, coffee makes them more tired. This is likely due to caffeine blocking the receptors of a chemical found in human cells called adenosine. jeffbergen / Getty Images It may also be due to poor sleep habits or the development ofcaffeinetolerance. jeffbergen / Getty Images Reasons Coffee Makes Some People Sleepy Coffeeis a popular morning beverage. Around 85% of the U....

As with the AIDS pandemic, there is much that scientists have to learn about the virus. But there is hope. Goals and Challenges The timeline itself poses enormous challenges. wera Rodsawang / Getty Images Anything short of this may temper the spread of infections, but not stop them. Only 6% of vaccines in development make from preclinical research to market release. These benchmarks are incredibly ambitious, but not impossible. Some of the individual vaccine components were only 37% effective....

Puberty Pubertyoccurs when a child experiences the physical and hormonal changes that signal growth to adulthood. Hormonal shifts during this time trigger a menstrual cycle in females. When youstart having your period, your cycle length can be between 21 and 45 days. AndreyPopov / Getty Images Skipping periods during the first couple of years is also common. Can You Get Pregnant With Irregular Cycles? Consult a healthcare provider about birth control options if you are sexually active or plan to be....

If your child has ablack tongue, you might be worried that something is really wrong. While it can be frightening, it’s usually harmless and easy to explain. Still, you should know certain warning signs to look for. KidStock / Blend Images / Getty Images Non-medical causes include: Among medical causes, they can either be related to illnesses or medications. It’s considered a birthmark and is called pigmented nevus. This drug is used to treat:...

Learn about how a baby’s bones change over time. Cartilage is more flexible than bone and is able to resist compression and provide support and flexibility. Instead, cartilage contains the chemicalchondroitin, which keeps it flexible and elastic. Science Photo Library - Ian Hooton / Getty Images Cartilage also does not contain blood vessels or nerves. Instead, blood flow and pain sensations come from the surrounding structures. Over time, much of the cartilage in a child’s body hardens into bonea process called ossification....

Ear crystals, or canaliths, are calcium crystals that support the vestibular system in yourinner ear. This system regulates your balance and spatial orientation. When ear crystals get dislodged from their proper place,benignparoxysmalpositional vertigo (BPPV)results. FG Trade / Getty Images BPPV can make you sensitive to movements that normally do not affect you. This is known asvertigo. Vertigo is the feeling of moving, spinning, or being off balance even if you are still....

We’re used to it, but do we know why this happens? No one really understands exactlywhyour fingers wrinkle, though we do understandhowthey wrinkle. Blood vessels and nerve endings play a role in skin wrinkling. Suwan Wanawattanawong / EyeEm / Getty Images Contrary to what many people think, the process of finger wrinkling is not osmosis. Osmosis is the flow of water from one space to another. Peripheral blood vessels constrict (narrow) when the sympathetic nervous system is activated....

This article describes the different types of hormone-related nipple discharge, their symptoms, and what causes them. It also explains how to stop nipple discharge and what may be causing this if not hormonal changes. Hormonal Breast Discharge Colors Nipple discharge can have different colors and consistencies. Verywell / Jessica Olah But this isnt enough to confirm why its happening. Thats because there is some overlap among hormonal and non-hormonal causes, as well as conditions within each group....

This article explains the theories and reasons behind yawning and why it can be contagious. However, when experts measure blood oxygen and carbon dioxide, they find little correlation with yawning. Yawning increases lung capacity and improves blood flow to the heart, benefiting respiration. Westend61/ Getty Images Researchers also believe yawning repositions muscles to widen the airway, increasing oxygen in organs and tissues. Arousal Some believe yawning is anarousaldefense reflex occurring when people are bored or sleepy....

What might cause you towake upbefore you want to? It’s frequently associated with early morning awakenings. Another factor that helps you sleep is your homeostatic sleep drive. Verywell / Brianna Gilmartin This is the gradual desire for sleep that builds the longer a person stays awake. It relates to the gradual accumulation of a chemical in the brain calledadenosine. This “sleepiness signal” eventually helps to initiate sleep. By morning, it should be nearly gone....

Nail biting typically starts in childhood and continues into adulthood. Getty Images /JGI/Jamie Grill Why Do I Bite My Nails? Nail biting, oronychophagia, is also known as pathological grooming. Getty Images /JGI/Jamie Grill Nail biting can also be resulting from stress and anxiety, boredom, and mental health disorders. Stress and Anxiety The behaviors stated above may be triggered by events that cause stress and anxiety. This punch in of behavior can be brought on by a perfectionist personality....

Sugar is one of the most widely consumed ingredients and for a good reason. It makes things taste sweeter and more appealing to our tastebuds. With this constant exposure, it’s no wonder why craving sweets is a common experience. tk tk What Causes Sugar Cravings? Sugar is deeply ingrained in our food system and our daily lives. Or, you may crave sweets more than you’d like. Let’s look at some of the top reasons you might crave sugar....