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Bleeding in the brain, also called brain hemorrhage, is a serious medical emergency. A brain bleed can occur with head trauma, a brain tumor, or bleeding from a blood vessel in the brain. It’s also described as an intracranial (in the skull) or intracerebral (in brain tissue) hemorrhage. A brain bleed can result in serious complications. These include weakness of the body, loss of consciousness, seizures, and even death. It is vital to get medical attention as promptly as possible for any symptoms of a brain bleed....

A breakthrough COVID-19 infection is when a fully vaccinated person contracts SARS-CoV-2, the COVID-19 virus. As the number of vaccinated people increases, more people will have a breakthrough infection. This article covers COVID-19 vaccination, testing, and when to be concerned about a breakthrough infection. What Is a Breakthrough Infection? The COVID-19 vaccines are very effective at preventing severe illness and death, but they are not 100% effective at preventing infection. No vaccine is 100% effective at preventing disease....

It’s never easy to see your child in pain, especially migraine pain. You may want to turn to Excedrin Migraine medicine to provide your child with some relief, but you should always speak with a pediatrician or healthcare provider before doing so. Although rare, aspirin (an ingredient in Excedrin Migraine) has been linked to Reye’s syndrome, a severe disorder in children. Learn more about the causes, symptoms, risks, and side effects of children taking Excedrin Migraine....

Immunocompromised people are at higher risk of severe COVID-19, including hospitalization and death. Key Takeaways Healthcare providers recommend immunocompromised people receive the COVID-19 vaccine. The Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines do not contain live traces of COVID-19. People who are immunocompromised may not receive as much protection from the vaccine as those who are not. The CDC currently recommends COVID-19 vaccines for immunocompromised people. In the United States, available vaccines include the mRNA vaccines made by Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna and the Johnson & Johnson viral vector vaccine....

Carcinoid tumors are considered “cancer in slow motion,” as many progress very slowly. If you have a carcinoid tumor, you may have it for years without knowing it. Sometimes, carcinoid cancers may not be diagnosed until someone is 55-65 years old. While the exact cause of carcinoid tumors is unknown, these tumors might occur because of DNA mutations, lifestyle, and environmental factors. Certain groups, including women, Black Americans, and older adults, are at higher risk of developing carcinoid tumors....

Metastatic breast cancer can cause symptoms like dizziness or vertigo, fatigue, and loss of appetite. Like other forms of metastatic cancer, however, the symptoms can vary significantly from one person to another. Some people will have many symptoms, while others may have very few symptoms or none at all. The particular symptoms you experience as well as the severity will also depend on a multitude of factors, including where your cancer has spread, the extent of the cancer, and your general health prior to the development of metastatic breast cancer....

A COPD exacerbation, or more simply a “flare-up,” happens when COPD symptoms worsen and the lungs become inflamed and irritated. This is usually caused by a viral infection in the lungs, but it can also happen if you inhale an irritating substance like an allergen or air pollution. COPD exacerbations can be very severe and sometimes life-threatening, requiring you to be hospitalized. Because they can begin suddenly over the course of a few hours to days, it’s important to be prepared with an emergency action plan so that you can act quickly and decisively to get the help you need....

The Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine can protect against two key viral variants, according to new real-world data from Qatar. It is the strongest evidence yet that the vaccine can stop two of the strains most concerning to scientists. Key Takeaways Two new studies show that the Pfizer vaccine is highly effective at protecting against some key variants of concern.Experts remain hopeful that the mRNA vaccines will help slow the spread of viral variants around the world....

Though too much sun can make atopic dermatitis (eczema) worse, some research suggests that moderate sun exposure can alleviate symptoms by triggering the release of compounds that helps dampen inflammation and neutralize harmful bacteria, fungi, or viruses on the skin. This means that, with the right ultraviolet (UV) protection, you may be able to boost the effectiveness of your eczema treatments by stepping outdoors and taking in a healthy dose of sunlight every couple of days....

A finger cot, also known as a finger condom or finger glove, is a flexible tube-like cap that covers a finger. Finger cots are used to keep finger wounds dry but can also be used for safer sex when fingering a partner or performing an anal massage. Finger cots can be purchased online, in drugstores, and at big box retailers like Walmart. They are typically made of latex but are also available in nitrile for people who have a latex allergy....

A hernia is when an organ or tissue protrudes through a weak area of muscle. This is most common in the abdomen. Hernia repair surgery may be called a hernioplasty or herniorrhaphy. During this surgery, the displaced tissue is returned back into the body and the weak spot is stitched or patched up. Hernia repair surgery is common. It is generally very safe and effective. If you or a loved one are considering this surgery, though, it is important to understand its potential risks and the recovery process....

If a healthcare provider suspects a patient has deep vein thrombosis (DVT), a condition defined by a blood clot forming in one of the deep veins, they will attempt to make a definitive diagnosis as quickly as possible. There is a potential for such a blood clot to loosen and travel to the lungs, which can cause a potentially life-threatening pulmonary embolism (PE). Anyone who experiences symptoms of DVT should see a practitioner, who will likely perform an ultrasound if they suspect the condition....

Although pink eye most commonly refers to conjunctivitis, there are other conditions that can also cause the eye to become red. A careful physical examination and use of proper lab tests can help to distinguish between conjunctivitis and more serious ocular conditions. Physical Examination Conjunctivitis is most commonly diagnosed by simple physical examination. Number of Eyes Affected Both viral and bacterial conjunctivitis tend to start in one eye but often spread to the other eye....

Humanistic therapy grew from humanistic psychology, a perspective of psychology that focuses on the individual and their inherent capacity to actualize themselves in their own unique ways. Leading figures connected with this approach include Abraham Maslow and Carl Rogers. According to Roger’s theory, people are inherently good and motivated to fulfill their potential. Through exploring their uniqueness, people are able to solve their own problems by changing their thoughts and taking different actions....

A lentigo is a darker area of skin. It can be flat or slightly raised. There are many different types, including age spots and liver spots. Other types are present from childhood. Lentigines (the plural of lentigo) are harmless but can be easily confused with more dangerous conditions, including skin cancer. Some people are bothered by the appearance of a lentigo, so they seek treatments that can diminish their appearance by brightening the darker patches of skin....

Lymphedema is a painful type of swelling, most often affecting an arm or leg, due to a blockage that leads to a buildup of lymph fluid in the tissues. Lymph is the fluid that flows through and between most tissues in the body. It’s made up mostly of chyle, which is an intestinal fluid containing proteins and fats, and white blood cells called lymphocytes. Lymph fluid collects from tissue spaces around the body, moving through at least one of your roughly 600 lymph nodes....

When someone is diagnosed with breast cancer, many imaging studies and tests may need to be done to fully diagnose the disease and determine the stage of the cancer. One of these tests is lymphoscintigraphy. Lymphoscintigraphy is also called lymph node mapping. It is an imaging procedure that finds the location of lymph nodes and the pattern of lymph drainage. This helps to determine the location of the sentinel lymph node, which is the lymph node closest to a breast cancer tumor....

Undergoing breast reconstruction surgery after a mastectomy (removal of the entire breast) is a breast cancer treatment to rebuild the breast using implants or tissue. Research shows that Black patients, specifically Black cis women, are less likely to receive a mastectomy and less likely to receive breast reconstruction after a mastectomy compared to their White counterparts. This article is part of Breast Cancer and Black Women, a destination in our Health Divide series....

The median nerve is one of the major nerves supplying the upper extremity of the body. Beginning in the shoulder at the confluence of several branches of the brachial plexus, the median nerve travels down the upper extremity with branches extending all the way to the tips of the fingers. This nerve supplies information about sensations in the hand and provides information to muscles about when to contract. Injuries to the median nerve can lead to common symptoms of pain, numbness, tingling, and weakness in the upper extremity....

Microcytic anemia is a condition in which your red blood cells are too small. Because red blood cells carry oxygen throughout the body, this condition can cause fatigue and low energy. It may develop due to low iron levels or other medical problems. While microcytic anemia can be diagnosed with a blood test, identifying the cause may require additional diagnostic tests, such as imaging studies or invasive tests like a colonoscopy (a flexible tube with a camera that’s used to view the large intestine and rectum) or endoscopy (a flexible tube with a camera that’s used to view the digestive tract or other sites inside the body)....