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They compared them to millions of veterans who had been treated for other conditions. Clearly, some people are not out of the woods and theyre still experiencing serious problems. People recovered from COVID-19 were 63% more likely to experience a cardiovascular outcome, according to the data. This means 45 out of every 1,000 participants in the study had heart health problems attributed to COVID-19. The study also showed that the risk of cardiovascular disease increases with the severity of the COVID-19 infection....

Research, however, does not support taking evening primrose oil as a treatment for any medical condition. It gets its name from its yellow blossoms, which bloom in the evening. The oil contains linoleic acid,gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), and other omega-6 fatty acids. Illustration by Zoe Hansen for Verywell Health That means some supplement products may not contain what the label says. No supplement is intended to treat, cure, or prevent disease....

The liver is responsible for metabolizing or processing ethanol, the main component of alcohol. Over time, the liver of a person who drinks heavily can become damaged and cause alcoholic liver disease. Alcoholic Liver Disease Stages: Reversibility and Healing Alcoholic liver disease ranges in severity. There are three stages of liver disease. Alcoholic fatty liver diseaseappears early on as fat deposits accumulate in the liver. Often there are no symptoms....

Birth control can be used to treat a variety of gynecological conditions while also preventing pregnancy. However, some types of birth control methods may cause irritating rashes on the body and face. Rashes may also be the result of an allergic reaction to the chemicals or composition of the birth control. Science Photo Library / Getty Images Science Photo Library / Getty Images Why Does Birth Control Cause Rashes? For some, hormonal birth control can cause an immune response in the body or trigger one’seczema....

With cancer, abnormal cells grow out of control. These cells were damaged and don’t go through the typical steps of dividing in an orderly manner. Instead, they may multiply out of control and sometimes clump together, forming tumors. kali9 / Getty Images While you might feel many cancerous tumors that form masses, you might’t detect all cancers by touch. Cancer of the blood, for example, is not solid. Also, not all solid masses are cancerous....

Menstruationis period bleeding, which is casually referred to as having your period. This happens monthly (for most females) during your fertile years, except during pregnancy. Menstruation shows up when the lining of the uterus sheds by breaking down and leaving the body as blood. Liudmila Chernetska / Getty Images Most periods last around three to seven days. Liudmila Chernetska / Getty Images What Is Menstruation? Menstruationis a natural part of life....

Person-centered therapy provides a safe space for clients to become more self-aware and find their own solutions. Read on to learn more about person-centered therapy, techniques, and benefits associated with this form of treatment. Client vs. ## How It Works In person-centered therapy, the client and the therapist work as a team. FatCamera / Getty Images There are both inpatient and outpatient programs available. Your first session will begin much like a meet-and-greet, in which you will get to know one another....

Group B strep(GBS) is a form ofStreptococcusbacteria often present in the digestive or urinary tracts. It’s usually harmless in adults, but it can be a dangerouseven deadlyinfection in a newborn. This article explains the purpose and possible results of the group B strep test. Adene Sanchez / E+ / Getty Images GBS is the most common cause ofmeningitisin newborns. It can also causepneumoniaorsepsis(an infection of the bloodstream). The test identifies if a pregnant person has GBS so that they can be treated withantibioticsbefore delivery....

The penis is rich in sensory nerves that aid with sexual stimulation, arousal, anderections. Penises come in different shapes and sizes, with an average length of just over 5 inches. Some penises arecircumcised, while others areuncircumcised. The penis is vulnerable to injury as well as infections and diseases. Diseases and disorders of the penis are typically treated by specialists known asurologists. It is located at the front of the body at the base of thepelvis....

Blunt trauma accounts for 9 out of 10 broken noses. The nasal bone is one of the most frequently broken bones in the human body. Blunt force trauma causes about 90% of all broken noses. Nes / Getty Images Who’s at Risk for a Broken Nose? A broken nose is a common injury, but nasal fractures are more prevalent among certain demographic groups. How Is a Broken Nose Diagnosed? Never apply ice directly to the skin....

These injuries are most often triggered by minor tears of muscle fibers. Usually, the bulk of the muscle tissue remains intact. How long acalf strainlasts depends on the severity and location of the injury. Verywell / Kelly Miller For a minor strain, healing may be as little as eight days. For severe strains, healing may take six months or more. This injury usually occurs between the knee and ankle. When a muscle strain occurs, this part of the calf may become tender, taut, and swollen....

However, not everyone can enjoy cherries. A cherry allergy is rare, but it can happen, especially in people who have pollen allergies. Like otherfood allergies, a cherry allergy is a serious condition. Westend6 1 / Getty Images It pops up if a persons immune system overreacts to a harmless food protein known as anallergen. This article will discuss the symptoms, complications, and treatment of a cherry allergy. Westend6 1 / Getty Images...

When the heart muscle begins to die, the person has a heart attack. Symptoms may or may not precede aheart attack. If the heart arteries narrow by more than 70%, some symptoms may occur. Hispanolistic / Getty Images Hispanolistic / Getty Images This article discusses heart attack symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment, and recovery. Heart Attack Symptoms: What Does a Heart Attack Feel Like? Heart attack symptomsvary from person to person....