ljubaphoto / Getty Images What Are Adult-Onset Allergies? Adult-onset allergies are allergies that develop in your adulthood. Although allergies are more common in children, adults may also experience allergies. ljubaphoto / Getty Images One of the peculiar things about adult-onset allergies is that they are very unpredictable. Causes Researchers have not been able to pinpoint the exact cause of adult-onset allergies. However, a few things that may be responsible are:...
RSV is a virus that most commonly occurs in the fall and can affect anyone. When Will Modernas RSV Vaccine Be Available? ACIP recommended the other two RSV vaccines last year. fotostorm / Getty Images A recommendation from ACIP means that insurers will cover the vaccine. If you received an RSV vaccination last year, there is no recommendation currently for another dose.
Here are some of the possible advantages and disadvantages of hospice care to consider. Hospice includes comprehensive, interdisciplinary care from a team of professionals and hospice volunteers. Care is available 24 hours a day, including weekends and holidays. Shestock / Getty Images Patients and their family members or personal caregivers always have access to hospice professionals when they need assistance. Hospice careseeks to manage pain and other symptoms. The palliative care provided by hospice focuses on comfort and quality of life....
He is currently working as a Peer Intern for Avita Pharmacy with Alliance. Ismael is also training with the AIDS Institute and Department of Health to become a certified Peer Worker. I was diagnosedHIV-positiveand AIDS symptomatic in the 1990s. Photo courtesy of Ismael Ruiz / Designed by Julie Bang / Verywell I was in my early 20s, and I thought my life was over. Back in the day, there was heavier stigma around HIV....
My breast cancer journey began with my mom. Unfortunately, her journey ended after her breast cancer returned, despite getting a unilateral mastectomy. I thought I was taking care of myself, and then it turned out, I had breast cancer. Photo courtesy of Suzette Simon / Designed by Julie Bang / Verywell Springing Into Action After my diagnosis, I didnt allow myself to become devastated. My doctors were hopeful about my prognosis and suggested a simple lumpectomy to remove the cancer....
Understanding these differences and similarities can help make informed decisions aboutADHD treatment optionsthat meet ones individual needs. Getty Images |Bloomberg/ Contributor Main Similarities and Differences What Is Adzenys? Adzenys is taken to treatADHDin both children and adults.Its main ingredient is the stimulant amphetamine. Getty Images |Bloomberg/ Contributor Adzenys offers several benefits for individuals with ADHD, including flexible dosing options. Adzenys has the same clinical efficacy as other mixed amphetamine extended-release formulations at equivalent doses....
Outside of pregnancy, an AFP test will evaluate and monitor certain cancerslikeliver cancerand ovarian or testicular tumors. The test resultscannotdiagnose birth defects or conditions. AFP is a protein made by the fetus. MartinPrescott / Getty Images It moves from the placenta to the pregnant person’s blood. An AFP test will show if the fetus has low, normal, or high levels of AFP. Here is what the levels could mean: What Is a Normal AFP Test Result During Pregnancy?...
What Is neffy and Who Is It For? Its administered similarly to Narcan and Valtoco, emergency medications used to treat opioid overdoses and seizures, respectively. Neffy can be an ideal alternative for those who find carrying an EpiPen too unnecessary or burdensome. Photo Illustration by Amelia Manley for Verywell Health; ARS Pharma Since it doesnt have a needle, it will be easier to train staff. Hopefully, it will be cheaper and easier to obtain than the EpiPen....
But BMI isnt an accurate marker of health risks, especially for people of color. I now live in Taiwan, where my body size is more common. It doesnt help that I follow a plant-based diet, which keeps my body fat percentage relatively low. Darice Chang However, maintaining a certain body weight has never been a priority in my diet. I kept eating seafood for the rich protein, but switched to a fully vegetarian diet after graduating college....
Egoitz Bengoetxea Iguaran / Getty Images Key Takeaways Not getting enough sleep? You might be able to blame your age. At around age 50, people might start sleeping more again. Egoitz Bengoetxea Iguaran / Getty Images Researchers say the trend may be influenced by a combination of biological and lifestyle factors. Butsleep duration doesnt necessarily equate to quality of sleep, which appears to decline as people grow older. The study evaluated data from over 11,000 people ages 6 and older....
Age regression is a mental and emotional state during which behavior reverts to a younger age. Examples of regressive behaviors include baby talk, thumb-sucking, and temper tantrums. These behaviors can be voluntary or involuntary. Verywell / Danie Drankwalter Verywell / Danie Drankwalter What Is Age Regression? Age regression is a temporary or long-term reversal of behavior to earlier states of development. It is normal and expected in children but also occurs in adulthood....
When anger is taken out on people, animals, or objects, it may be considered aggression. Types of Aggression Aggression can be a reaction to something or can be planned. Aggression and Mental Illness The relationship between mental illness and aggression is complex. Westend61 / Getty Images Certain genes have also been linked to a predisposition toward aggression. Research also shows that people with aggression have less impulse and emotional control from a young age....
Aggressive neuroendocrine tumors are less common than some of the othercolon cancers. What do we know about these cancers, how are they treated, and what is the prognosis? If you’ve been told you have a carcinoid tumor, confirm an experienced pathologist agrees with your diagnosis. Hero Images / Getty Images For advanced-stage high-grade neuroendocrine tumors,chemotherapyis the treatment of choice and can result in longer survival. In general, a small-cell histology is associated with more aggressive disease and a worse prognosis....
