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Candida is a fungus. It can cause thrush, esophagitis, and other infections. It is sometimes also called “yeast.” Candida overgrowth is a term used in alternative medicine. It is not a recognized medical condition. There are many natural remedies that are supposed to treat Candida overgrowth. These include: Essential oilsProbioticsOther supplements Candida can cause medical conditions that can be serious. These conditions need prompt treatment. They should not be treated with alternative methods....

Neulasta (pegfilgrastim) and Neupogen (filgrastim) are both injections given after chemotherapy to help stimulate white blood cell (WBC) production and reduce the chance of neutropenia. Chemotherapy destroys both healthy and unhealthy fast-growing cells (like cancer). WBCs are healthy cells that help prevent infection. Neutrophils are an important type of WBC. Chemotherapy can cause the neutrophil count to drop, resulting in serious infections and delays in treatment. This low neutrophil count is called neutropenia....

Pink eye in newborns, or neonatal conjunctivitis, is the most common eye infection affecting new babies. Also known as ophthalmia neonatorum, it’s defined as pink eye that occurs within the first month of life. This type of pink eye has several causes, including sexually transmitted infection (STI) during vaginal delivery. The conjunctiva infection can be serious, even leading to blindness, although that’s more common in parts of the world outside the United States....

What Is Prilosec? Prilosec (omeprazole) is a prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) proton pump inhibitor (PPI) that treats stomach and esophagus problems such as acid reflux, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), erosive esophagitis, peptic ulcer disease (PUD), and heartburn. It alleviates symptoms by preventing the production of hydrochloric acid in your stomach. In turn, acid is unable to irritate the linings of the digestive system. Prilosec is available as delayed-release capsules/tablets (omeprazole) and an oral suspension (omeprazole magnesium) created by mixing powder packets with water....

Relationship trauma results from abusive behavior occurring between intimate partners. The trauma can stem from emotional, physical, or sexual abuse endured during the relationship and produce long-lasting psychological and physical effects. This article discusses the signs of relationship trauma and how to find treatment and support. Defining Relationship Trauma Post-traumatic relationship syndrome is not an official diagnosis in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), the American Psychiatric Association’s handbook for diagnosing mental health conditions....

Sea buckthorn (Hipphophae rhamnoides) is a thorny tree commonly found in Asia and Europe. Parts of the sea buckthorn tree have long been used in herbal medicine and cosmetics. The tree is thought to have medicinal properties, leading many people to use sea buckthorn in interesting ways, including jams, pies, and drinks. Available in supplement form, sea buckthorn extract contains various essential fatty acids and antioxidants (including vitamin C, vitamin E, and anthocyanins)....

The Affordable Care Act—aka the ACA or Obamacare—has provided many previously uninsured Native Americans and Alaska Natives with the opportunity to obtain health insurance coverage. This article will explain the provisions in the ACA that apply to Native Americans and Alaska Natives. According to 2020 U.S. Census data, there are 9.7 million Native Americans and Alaska Natives in the United States, accounting for 2.9% of the country’s population. From 2009 to 2011—shortly before the Affordable Care Act was implemented—roughly 30% of the Native American/Alaska Native population was uninsured—compared with 17% of the total US population....

A migraine isn’t just a bad headache. It’s an illness with myriad neurological symptoms that may include bad headaches. Migraine types include: Migraine without auraMigraine with auraChronic migraineAbdominal migraineAcephalgic/silent migraineMigraine with brainstem aura (basilar-type migraine)Hemiplegic migraineRetinal migraineStatus migrainosus Many migraine types share some of the same symptoms, which typically include nausea, vomiting, dizziness, sensitivity to touch, smells, and light, and—in a few people—numbness and difficulties with speech. Migraine Without Aura Migraine without aura is often called “common migraine” or “episodic migraine....

What Is Vraylar? Vraylar (cariprazine) is an antipsychotic medicine that treats schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. It is also used as an add-on treatment to antidepressants for major depressive disorder in adults. Vraylar is in a class of medications called second-generation antipsychotics. It works by increasing the amount of dopamine and serotonin in the brain through activity at both receptors. Vraylar is available via prescription in 1.5-milligram (mg), 3-milligram, 4.5-milligram, and 6-milligram capsules....

Veterans and other people with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may wonder about the potential relationship to difficulties breathing in sleep that occur with obstructive sleep apnea. What sleep problems might trauma cause? Can sleep fragmentation from untreated sleep apnea worsen PTSD symptoms? Consider the research supporting this association, the concerning symptoms and long-term health consequences of both conditions, and how treatment of sleep apnea may improve PTSD. What Is PTSD? First, it is important to understand the symptoms and risk factors for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)....

A Whipple procedure (pancreaticoduodenectomy) is a type of surgery that involves several different procedures at once. It’s performed to treat pancreatic tumors and other pancreatic conditions, as well as disorders of the intestines and bile ducts. A Whipple procedure lasts four to six hours and is performed under general anesthesia. It requires a hospital stay of seven to 10 days. Prepare by taking a look at what will happen on the day of surgery....

During an asthma flare-up, sometimes called an asthma episode or an asthma attack, symptoms like coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, and chest tightness get worse. People with asthma might go several days or longer without noticing any symptoms and then experience a sudden flare-up. Flare-ups can range from mild to severe and can be an emergency. A good asthma treatment plan will minimize flare-ups and enable you to stop them when they occur....

Almost everyone knows by now that being overweight or obese substantially increases your risk of developing cardiovascular disease, including coronary artery disease (CAD), heart attack, and stroke. For this reason, doctors should formally assess a person’s weight status any time they are estimating their overall cardiovascular risk. However, researchers don’t always agree which method is best for quantifying whether an individual is “too” overweight. The three most commonly used measures are BMI (body mass index), waist circumference, and waist-to-hip ratio....

Radiation therapy and chemotherapy are two forms of lung cancer treatment. They may be used individually, together, or with other treatments such as surgery. How lung cancer is treated depends on the type of lung cancer, how localized or advanced it is, and the person’s overall health. While both radiation therapy and chemotherapy are used to kill cancer cells, they have important differences. Radiation is a localized treatment that targets a tumor itself....

In chilly weather, it’s normal to experience cold fingers. But if you frequently have cold fingers or hands, it could be a sign of a medical condition. If you also have changes to your skin color, numbness, pain, or tingling, you might also be experiencing Raynaud’s phenomenon, a variety of conditions sometimes called poor circulation. This article will discuss common causes of cold fingers. It will cover issues that include white fingertips, fingers swelling in cold weather, and poor circulation in the fingers....

Corpus cavernosa injections are used to both diagnose and treat erectile dysfunction. They are also used in the diagnosis and treatment of other types of penis problems, such as Peyronie’s disease. Also known as penile injections, intracavernous injections, and intracavernosal injections, the injected medicine increases the flow of blood into the corpus cavernosa of the penis. This causes the penis to become erect. Or, if the penis does not become erect, it allows the healthcare provider to identify that there may be underlying issues with blood flow....

Running can boost your cardiovascular health and may even help you live longer. However, even in healthy individuals, running can cause you to cough. This is especially common in cold weather. This article explains why you may cough after exercise and why it’s more common when you run in the cold. It also covers remedies for these coughing attacks and tips on when to seek medical help for your cough. What Causes You to Cough After Running One of the most common causes of coughing after running is exercise-induced bronchoconstriction or EIB....

Epilepsy and migraine are complex brain disorders, and having one increases your chance of having the other. Despite being distinct conditions, epilepsy and migraine share several features, including triggers, symptoms, and treatments. These similarities perhaps provide insight into how the two disorders are connected. This article explores the relationship between epilepsy and migraine, including how they can be managed simultaneously. Connection Between Epilepsy and Migraine Migraine and epilepsy share similar biologies, triggers, and symptoms, like headache and aura....

The exact cause of esophageal cancer is unknown, but genetics appears to play a role. Several risk factors for the disease have also been identified. These vary depending on the type of cancer, with acid reflux (GERD), Barrett’s esophagus, and obesity linked with adenocarcinoma, and the combination of smoking and excess alcohol intake associated with the majority of squamous cell carcinomas. There are also tremendous geographical variations in the incidence of these cancers, and different risk factors appear to be more important in different regions of the world....

Hepatitis is inflammation of the liver, either short-term or chronic. Sometimes, hepatitis can be so severe that it leads to liver failure. Fulminant hepatitis is a severe form of acute liver failure found in people without prior liver problems or chronic hepatitis. The liver failure develops over several weeks and is associated with confusion or coma. People with fulminant hepatitis have a poor prognosis and often do not recover unless they receive a liver transplant....