The scalene muscles are a muscle group in your neck. You have 60 to 70 muscles in yourneck, head, and face area. Sometimes the scalenes can give you problems because they’re prone to a lot of tension. Sam Edwards / Getty Images To imagine what the scalenes look like, you might think of the angled rigging of a ships mast. The scalenes resemble this and are positioned on the neck and collarbone similarly....

However, whether alcohol warning labels will be strengthened will depend on the incoming Trump Administration. The report stated that all kinds of alcoholwine, beer, and liquorare linked to seven types of cancer. At least 16% of total breast cancer cases are attributable to alcohol consumption. Photo Illustration by Joules Garcia for Verywell Health; Getty Images How May Alcohol Consumption Cause Cancer? The Surgeon Generals Advisory highlights four ways alcohol could cause cancer....

And the weight loss frenzy has led to a supply shortage of Ozempic. Wegovy is FDA-approved for weight loss in people with obesity and its also currently in shortage. This obsession over miracle weight loss drugs is not new. imyskin / Getty Images These drugs run in fads. The latest and the greatest is semaglutide. Semaglutide is in a class of drugs known asGLP-1 receptor agonists. When GLP-1 receptor agonists are administered, they send a suppressing signal to thehypothalamusof the brain that regulates appetite....

Practical tips for preventing Alzheimers diseasea progressive neurological disorder that causes the brain to atrophyare more needed than ever. Alzheimers disease rates in the U.S. are projected to increase by 24% from 2019 levels by 2039. Globally, 22% of all people aged 50 or older have Alzheimers disease. Cathy Scola / Getty Images Theres no definitive cause for Alzheimers, so there are also no definitive prevention strategies. This is not a comprehensive list, as the study authors highlighted almost 20 food categories in their paper....

Many parents and caregivers consider cornstarch a safer alternative to talc-based baby powders. However, cornstarch may not effectively treat all diaper rashes, especially those triggered by yeast infections. Abraham Gonzalez Fernandez / Getty Images Cornstarch and Diaper Rash: Whats Possible? Abraham Gonzalez Fernandez / Getty Images Cornstarch is a natural, gentle, cost-effective kitchen ingredient thats easy to apply. Does Cornstarch Make Yeast Rashes Worse? See a healthcare provider if you suspect a yeast rash....

Acnecan be common for tweens between 7 and 12 years old. Fortunately, early treatment can help keep your child’s acne from getting worse as they enter adolescence. This article covers some things it’s possible for you to do to keep your child’s skin healthy. Adene Sanchez / Getty Images It also goes over how to treat mild breakouts before they get worse. Why Do Kids Get Pimples? Acne usually starts when children reach puberty....

Charday Penn/ Getty Images 1. It is a simple and hassle-free activity that can be performed by people of all ages. Helps Lower High Cholesterol Research shows that regular walking at moderate intensity can help lowerhigh cholesterol. Charday Penn/ Getty Images Walking reduces cholesterol just as much asrunning. The more distance walked, the greater the cholesterol-lowering benefits. Helps Lower Blood Sugar Light-intensity walking can improveblood sugarlevels after eating a meal....

Hiccupsare a reflex involving thephrenic nerve,vagus nerve, or thoracic sympathetic fibers. This article explains the causes of occasional and constant hiccups and treatment. It also covers what happens when you have hiccups and how long you might expect them to last. Antonio_Diaz / Getty Images Some health conditions can cause persistent hiccups. Infections and Toxicity Some infections and toxins can also lead to persistent hiccups. These include: Postoperative Many factors related to surgery can cause postoperative hiccups....

It’s best to avoid alcohol while recovering from an upper respiratory infection. Alcohol is dehydrating, can negatively impact the immune system, and can be unsafe with cold medications. Arman Zhenikeyev / Getty Images Does Whiskey Help Ease Cold Symptoms? Arman Zhenikeyev / Getty Images There are some myths about how whiskey and alcohol might help a cold. Drinking alcohol will not help to kill germs in your body. It might make matters worse due to the effect of alcohol on the immune system....

Diagnosingfibromyalgia(FM) can be challenging. What’s going on? But with fibromyalgia, it’s not that simple. Hero Images / Getty Images Reasons to Delay Testing Your healthcare provider may have valid reasons to delay testing you for FM. The first is that your symptoms may not have lasted long enough yet. Under the fibromyalgia diagnostic criteria, symptoms need to have been present and consistent for at least three months. Get our printable guide for your next healthcare’s appointment to help you ask the right questions....

Hives, orurticaria, are raised, often itchy welts or bumps. chokja / Getty Images What Is Chronic Idiopathic Urticaria? This condition is also called chronic spontaneous urticaria. chokja / Getty Images What Causes CIU? The exact cause of chronic idiopathic urticaria is unknown, which can make getting a diagnosis frustrating and difficult. Symptom management with medication is the mainstay of treatment. Chronic hives can cause significant discomfort, greatly affecting your quality of life....

Hormonal birth control is used to prevent pregnancy andregulate menstrual cycles. However, it is still possible to miss periods even on birth control. This article discusses the causes of late or missed periods on birth control. Illustration by Julie Bang Be sure to follow your healthcare provider’s advice on when and how to switch. Your doctor can advise you on when to expect your period to return. In some cases, people stop getting a period over time....

Medicare beneficiaries spend a lot on prescription drugs. With many senior citizens on fixed incomes, it is no wonder they are looking for ways to save. Learn more about drug coupons, Medicare Part D, and how to know which option to use. Alvarez / E+ / Getty Images Included in those amendments is theAnti-Kickback Statute(AKS). Unfortunately, drug coupons and rebates fall into that category. The AKS was enacted to prevent anyone from abusing the system....