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Read the full analysis of the key findingshere. When Diaz France requested her blood pressure be checked, the results were within the normal range. Many larger-bodied individuals whoencounter weight-based stigma in a healthcare settinglose trust in their providers. Photo Illustration by Michela Buttignol for Verywell Health; Getty Images However, Gen Z and Millennials are more likely to advocate for themselves at a doctor’s office. For Diaz France, it’s important to speak up and ask for what she needs....

Gender-affirming care involves a variety of health providers, from mental health professionals to primary care pediatricians to endocrinologists. Some states limit access to care for people as old as 26 years. All but threeof those states enacted bans this year, leavingnearly 78,000transgender youth without local access to care. As of June, seven more states are considering gender-affirming care bans, according to the Human Rights Campaign. Its a felony crime to provide gender-affirming care to minors in five states....

Enduring stress hasphysicalandmentaleffects on the body. Alarm Reaction Stage The alarm reaction stage of general adaptation syndrome is the bodys initial response to stress. The sympathetic nervous system is activated by the sudden release of hormones. Verywell / Michela Buttignol You may better know this stage as the fight-or-flight response. You are not aware that this system is working because it automatically responds to stimuli. When the sympathetic nervous system is activated, it stimulates theadrenal glands....

For many people, GAD-associated worrying helps them to feel productive and in control. Types of GAD include social anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder,post-traumatic stress disorder, and panic disorders. GAD also can co-occur with another disorder, with depression a common diagnosis. recep-bg/Getty Images Different techniques or combinations of therapies may be needed for each individual. CBT helps you to identify and analyze thought patterns and consider new and healthier options to replace the anxiety....

Normal range of motion (ROM) values vary byjoint. You have many other joints, some you might not even realize. Joints are anywhere on your body where your bones, tendons,ligaments, cartilage, and muscles attach. Most joints allow for a certain amount of movement in one or more directions. Physical therapists use a rig called agoniometerto measure your ROM. The unit has two arms with a hinge in the middle. Your therapist will measure the degree to which you could straighten, bend, or rotate your joint....

The number of generic asthma inhalers has been increasing since 2016 and continues to increase as patents expire. Controllers Controllers are long-acting inhalers that often don’t have immediate effects. They are used on a daily basis at scheduled times to preventasthma symptoms(maintenance therapy). Tim Grist Photography / Getty Images Rescue Inhalers Rescue inhalers are used to stop symptoms once they occur. They work by opening the lung airways quickly, usually without long-lasting effects....

Lybrel (levonorgestrel/Ethinyl estradiol) was acombination birth control pill. Each pack contains 365 pills made up of 90 micrograms of levonorgestrel and 20 micrograms of Ethinylestradiol. The Lybrel brand name was discontinued in 2014 and is no longer being manufactured by Wyeth Pharmaceuticals Inc. Jonathan Nourok / Getty Images It was replaced by a generic brand name levonorgestrel-ethinyl estradiol. Lybrel was neither taken off the market for safety reasons nor recalled by the FDA....

Understanding Multifactoral Illness and Predisposition Genetic predisposition describes the increased chance youll develop a certaindiseasebased on your genetic makeup. A predisposition contributes to the development of a disease but doesnt cause it. Genetic testing can reveal a predisposition for some diseases. janiecbros/Getty Images This can lead some people to take preventive measures to make it less likely they will develop the illness. janiecbros/Getty Images What Is Genetic Predisposition? Genetic predisposition isnt the same as a genetic disease....

The study, called INTERCEPT, was presented at the 2020 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium in December. “The patient may want to considersurgical prevention optionsand could be a candidate for certain targeted cancer therapies.” Research shows that genetic testing can help your provider recommend more precise treatment options. Krisanapong detraphiphat / Getty Images How Does Genetic Testing Work? The turnaround for the results of the test can vary. For example, a genetic test from Invitae usually takes 10 days to two weeks....

If your symptoms don’t clear up on their own, prescription medications are also available. This article discusses genital eczema, its symptoms, causes, and treatment options. Other symptoms can include: Scrotal eczema is often mistaken for a fungal infection. Science Photo Library / Getty Images In some cases, antihistamines can reduce inflammation. Some specific OTC antihistamines to try include Benadryl, Zyrtec, Claritin, and Allegra. The most common steroid used for groin eczema ishydrocortisone....

The virus is passed during intimate sexual contact prior to and following the outbreak of ulcers. Herpes simplex bang out 1 (HSV-1) is a related virus more commonly linked tooral herpes(a.k.a. Even so, HSV-1 can sometimes be passed to the genitals duringoral sex. Pornpak Khunatorn / Getty Images In 2021, an estimated 572,000 people nationwide were newly infected. Sex is the predominant mode of transmission. However, receiving oral sex from someone with an oral HSV-1 infection can also lead to genital herpes....

Many people who get genital herpes only have mild or no symptoms or only one outbreak. Others could have periodic or even regular outbreaks. Genital herpes is highly contagious, but transmission rates depend on many factors. Davin G Photography / Getty Images Davin G Photography / Getty Images How Is Genital Herpes Spread? The risk of genital herpes can differ depending on gender and sexual orientation. For many people, the first outbreak can be mild or have no symptoms at all....

This virus is the most commonsexually transmitted infectionin the U.S. Different strains of HPV can infect the genitalia, mouth, and throat of men and women. Causes of Genital Warts Genital warts are resulting from human papillomavirus. What They Look Like Genital warts are small, flesh-colored, cauliflower-shaped growths. They don’t cause pain or discomfort. Males infected with HPV do not get warts as often as females do. Warts can also appear on the scrotum or around the anus (even without anal sex)....