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Menopause and headaches are often intertwined. For some women, menopause marks the end of monthly hormonal headaches. But, the transition into menopause can trigger more frequent headaches and migraines. This article discusses menopause and headaches. It also explains how shifting hormones cause different types of headaches related to menopause. This article also provides ways to find relief from hormonal headaches and possibly even prevent headaches and migraines during menopause. Symptoms of Menopausal Headaches Headaches associated with menopause are known as hormonal headaches....

Just a drop of sweat can reveal a lot about a person’s body. Now, understanding some key components of your biochemistry can be as easy as slapping on an adhesive patch and swiping it near your smartphone. Key Takeaways Scientists built a sweat-sensing device in the form of a thin, flexible, water-tight adhesive patch.The device can analyze sweat for biochemicals like cortisol, glucose, vitamin C, and chlorine.It can measure key physiological markers to help people monitor health, athletics, and even military performance....

Rachel Charlton-Dailey is a journalist specializing in chronic conditions and disability. Her work is featured in publications such as Healthline, Huffpost, Metro UK, The Guardian, and Business Insider. Charlton-Dailey often uses her platform to spotlight issues that affect disabled people, as well as reproductive health issues. Here, she shares her first-hand experience with medically-induced menopause. After suffering from heavy periods for a decade, I was sick of going back and forth to gynecologist offices and never finding a solution....

The peroneus longus muscle is a major mover and stabilizer of your ankle. The muscle, along with the peroneus brevis and tertius, courses down the lateral side of your lower leg and attaches to your foot. It serves to move your foot and ankle in various directions. Injury to the peroneus longus can cause pain, decreased motion, and difficulty with basic functional tasks such as walking and running. The peroneus longus is also known as the fibularis longus....

If your child walks with their feet turned inward at the toes, they may be described as being pigeon-toed. This “toeing in” of the feet occasionally occurs as your child is starting to learn to walk, and it may continue through toddlerhood. It is noticed more often in children than adults, but occasionally older people may experience it. Pigeon-toed walking is rarely a major orthopedic problem, and most often it goes away without treatment....

What Is Sonata? Sonata (zaleplon) is a controlled prescription medication option for the short-term treatment of insomnia (sleeping troubles). It is a nonbenzodiazepine sedative-hypnotic that is thought to work by attaching to certain receptor sites to slow activity in the brain. A receptor is a binding site. A receptor complex is a binding site with accessory proteins. Sonata attaches to gamma-aminobutyric acid-benzodiazepine (GABA-BZ), a binding site with accessory proteins. Sonata also attaches to the omega-1 receptor, a binding site that sits on the GABAA/chloride ion channel receptor complex....

Insulin is a lifesaving medication for people with type 1 diabetes and some people with type 2 diabetes. More than 7 million people in the United States use insulin to manage their diabetes. Unfortunately, insulin is much more expensive in the United States than in most other countries. In addition, the price has increased dramatically since 2000, far outpacing the rate of inflation. This article will explain the steps that some states have taken to limit insulin out-of-pocket costs for people with state-regulated health insurance (and the limitations of state laws), efforts to do the same at the federal level, and the 2021 federal program that limits insulin costs for people with certain Medicare Part D plans....

During the pandemic, Americans were forced to socially isolate themselves as they kept their distance to curb the spread of the virus. But new research finds, that even as communities begin to open up, those feelings of isolation aren’t budging. Key Takeaways Research shows that Americans are reporting more feelings of social isolation even as states open up.Increased social contact does not necessarily offer a quick fix after a year of social distancing....

A Tensilon test is a diagnostic test used to evaluate myasthenia gravis, which is a neuromuscular condition characterized by muscle weakness. The test involves an injection of Tensilon (edrophonium), after which your muscle strength is evaluated to determine whether your weakness is caused by myasthenia gravis or not. Purpose The most common reason to have a Tensilon test is to differentiate between myasthenia gravis and other conditions that cause weakness. The weakness of myasthenia gravis typically worsens after physical activity and improves after resting....

The flu is caused by the influenza virus, which is spread from person to person via respiratory droplets. These may be shared due to sneezing, coughing, talking, or blowing one’s nose, or contact with surfaces contaminated by these droplets. It is possible to get the flu if you’ve had it before, as there are different strains and they are constantly mutating—meaning your immunity can never be completely ahead of the game....

Getting outside has tons of benefits for your physical and mental health, but spending more time outside can also increase your risk for tick-borne diseases. Diseases caused by ticks, including Lyme disease, have been on the rise in the United States, more than doubling in the ten years between 2006 to 2016. Nearly 50,000 tick disease cases are reported each year. While Lyme disease is the most well-known and most common tick-borne disease, there are others that you should know about....

Tooth decay occurs when bacteria in the mouth produce acids that attack the enamel, or protective outer layer of the tooth. If left untreated, tooth decay could lead to gum disease, cavities, and possibly tooth loss. Unfortunately, tooth decay is very prevalent in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 1 in 4 adults have untreated tooth decay. Knowing the signs and symptoms of tooth decay can lead to treatment to restore healthy teeth and gums....

Trypsin is one of several proteolytic enzymes that helps with digestion. Trypsin begins as an inactive form called trypsinogen, which is made in the pancreas. It is then secreted into the small intestine where it is converted to trypsin. Trypsin, which is also referred to as a proteinase, goes to work with two other proteinases called pepsin and chymotrypsin to break down protein from food into amino acids. Amino acids are building blocks of protein and they are used in the body for many functions, including:...

Tumor lysis syndrome (TLS) occurs when a massive number of cancer cells die and release various electrolytes, proteins, and acids into a patient’s bloodstream. The massive and sudden cell death most commonly occurs after a person with blood cancer (usually acute leukemia or an aggressive lymphoma, such as Burkitt lymphoma) receives chemotherapy to kill cancer cells. As a result of this large spill of cell contents (potassium, phosphate, and uric acid) into the bloodstream, various symptoms may develop, such as nausea, vomiting, kidney failure, and heart arrhythmias....

Vertigo is the dizzy sensation that makes you feel as if the world is spinning around you. It may be described in different ways—dizziness, spinning, swaying, or tilting—and can be mild or severe enough to cause walking difficulties and even falls. Depending on the underlying cause of vertigo (for example, inner ear or nerve problem, or migraine), other symptoms, such as nausea, may be present. Vertigo Symptoms Vertigo distorts your sense of direction and the spatial perception of your body....

Trauma is an emotional response that is caused by experiencing a single incident or a series of distressing or traumatic emotional or psychological events, or both. Just because a person experiences a distressing event does not mean they will experience trauma. This article will cover the types of trauma a person may experience, symptoms, the five stages of trauma, treatment and coping options, and when to seek help from a professional....

As global COVID-19 vaccination efforts continue, more places are starting to offer the vaccine to people with health conditions deemed “high risk” regardless of their age. But what exactly is considered “high risk,” and is the definition the same everywhere? Key Takeaways The conditions deemed “high-risk” that qualify people for a COVID-19 vaccine vary from state to state.While several more common conditions make a person eligible for a vaccine, other very high-risk medical conditions are still not included in the standards....

A Zika virus infection, also known as Zika fever or Zika virus disease, usually causes mild, transient symptoms or no symptoms at all. When signs of infection do appear, they are often non-specific and easily mistaken for the cold or flu. By contrast, congenital infections (passed from mother to child during pregnancy) can be far more serious and lead to a potentially devastating birth defect known as ​microcephaly. Common Symptoms According to research published in the New England Journal of Medicine, as many as 80% of Zika infections will be entirely asymptomatic (without symptoms)....

Red spots on the skin have a variety of possible causes. For example, contact with something irritating can cause dermatitis, a fungal infection is responsible for ringworm, burst blood vessels cause spots known as purpura, and some autoimmune conditions can cause rashes. Some spots will go away on their own, but others may need treatment. This article reviews 13 possible causes of red spots on the skin and whether they are cause for concern, as well as when to seek immediate medical care....

Ankle sprains are common injuries that can occur when your ankle twists (stretching the ligament) during athletics, due to a fall, or even when awkwardly stepping on an uneven surface. A sprained ankle can be painful, limiting your ability to walk. Usually, rest and simple at-home measures can help a mild ankle sprain heal within a week. However, severe ankle sprains—which often involve tearing of the ligament—produce persistent pain and decreased ankle movement and may require rehabilitation and/or surgery....