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Sleep deprivationpsychosis can cause hallucinationswhen you see or hear things that aren’t there. It can also cause delusional thinking. It’s because of severe sleep deprivation that continues for a long time. Learn about the role of losing sleep and the subsequent development of visual hallucinations. What Are Hallucinations? A hallucination is the perception of something that is not actually present in the environment. It differs from an illusion, which is the misinterpretation of something that is present....

Researchers found a positive, but ultimately weak and non-significant association between mobile phone use and brain cancer. The existing information on the subject is equally conflicting. Still, an uncertain risk does not mean a lack of risk. Photo composite by Lecia Landis for Verywell Health; Getty Images I am not sure that we can ever truly measure the connection between the two. For one, she said, they are retrospective, not prospective....

Menstrual periods happen in two phases: follicular and luteal. Theluteal phasestarts after ovulation and typically lasts from day 15 to 28 of the cycle. Why Is It Called the Luteal Phase? Photo Illustration by Joules Garcia for Verywell Health; Getty Images What Does Your Body Feel Like During the Luteal Phase? Most people experience some premenstrual symptoms, such as bloating, mood swings, cramps, and sore breasts. What This Means For You The luteal phase is part of the natural menstrual cycle....

Research shows it may have anticancer properties, but evidence for prevention or treatment is not yet conclusive. This article presents information about soursop and what is known about its medicinal properties. It also discusses the risks in choosing this alternative treatment for cancer. Lorenzo Vecchia / Dorling Kindersley / Getty Images It’s important to remember that the research evidence on using soursop in cancer prevention or treatment is limited. What Is Soursop?...

Maskot / Getty Images Stress and Heart Health: Whats the Link? Both acute (short-term) and chronic (long-term) stress can impact heart health. Over time, this heightened activation can increase the risk of heart attack and stroke. Maskot / Getty Images It is triggered by sudden stress (e.g., a breakup) that rapidly weakens the heart muscle. However, this is not always the case. Yet, it is still due to insufficient blood flow to the heart....

Both emotional and physicalstresscan be detrimental to the body in many ways. One of the effects it could have on health is a spike in blood sugar levels. When the body experiences high levels of chronic stress, it releases morecortisol, the primary stress hormone. FG Trade / Getty Images Without the proper release of insulin, more sugar remains in the bloodstream and blood sugar levels become imbalanced. Stress can affect blood sugar both directly and indirectly....

Seizures can be due to several different triggers. What Are Seizures? When pathways of communication between neurons (nerve cells) in the brain are disrupted, seizures can arise. Getty Images Photic (light) stimulation may be used in standard epilepsy tests as well. In some cases, an episode of epileptic seizures is accompanied by aseizure aura. Auras are distinct perceptions felt around the time a seizure occurs. There are several different kinds of seizures....

However, long-term (chronic) stress can lead to physical and mental symptoms that negatively affect your health. It can increase yourrisk of heart disease, diabetes, and mood disorders like depression and anxiety. Physical Signs Stress Is an Issue for You Stress is problematic when physical signs are present. MementoJpeg / Getty Images Being aware of physical symptoms can help you takesteps to lower stress levelsand improve your overall health and well-being....

Stress has been linked to a long list of chronic health conditions, includingmultiple sclerosis(MS). This article will explore the various connections between stress and MS, and why study results may not align. In addition, you’ll learn about strategies to help manage stress when living with MS. The Good Brigade / Getty Images Different study designs and how stress is defined in each study may help explain the inconsistent findings. Does Stress Cause MS?...

One of the waysdiabetescan affect the body is by overstimulating the sweat glands. Because of this, it’s harder to maintain a steady internal body temperature. Gustatory Sweating Gustatory sweatingis a common manifestation of diabetes mellitus that is not often recognized. Profuse head and neck sweating after eating are usually all that is needed to make a clinical diagnosis. If you have not consumed enough carbohydrates, the body’s thermoregulatory system may go awry....

Toa55 / Getty Images What Are Swollen Feet? The medical term for swelling from excess fluid in your body isedema. When your feet swell, it’s calledperipheral edema, and it can make them feel heavy and achy. Toa55 / Getty Images Can Swollen Feet Be a Medical Emergency? Are Swollen Feet a Symptom of Diabetes? Several aspects of diabetes can cause swollen feet and ankles. Longer-term complications of diabetes like heart or kidney problems can also cause swelling....

Tailbone pain, orcoccydynia, occurs below your hips at the end of your spine. It affects thecoccyx(tailbone). Tailbone pain can result from causes that range from prolonged sitting to injuries and falls. dragana991 / Getty Images While uncommon, it can also involve tailbone cancer. Most causes of tailbone pain can be relieved with home treatment. However, pain that persists may require medical treatments such as injections or surgery. Pain related to cancer involves treatment to counter the effects of malignant cells....

Fever in babiesis often attributed to teething, but there is no evidence that the two are connected. Jill Lehmann Photography / Getty Images Does Teething Cause Fever? Despite the myth, teething does not causefever. Jill Lehmann Photography / Getty Images Teething also does not cause diarrhea or runny nose, and typically does not cause a lot of crying. When symptoms such as these are blamed on teething, a diagnosis and needed treatment could be delayed....