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What Is Evenity? Evenity (romosozumab-aqqg) is a prescription medication that is used to treat osteoporosis in postmenopausal people assigned female at birth. It is used for people who have a high risk of osteoporotic fracture or when prior osteoporosis treatments do not help or cannot be tolerated. Evenity is a sclerostin inhibitor. Sclerostin is a protein that may block the making of new bone. This protein also plays a role in breaking down bone....

Chronophobia is a persistent, intense fear of time or of time passing. Sometimes it’s known simply as “time anxiety.” People with chronophobia might be afraid that their time is running short or that they don’t have enough time to accomplish everything they need to do. They often feel distressed when thinking about the future or preoccupied with watching the clock or calendar. They might feel so anxious when thinking about the time that they actively avoid social gatherings or milestone events in order to prevent a panic attack....

Since the start of the HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) epidemic back in 1981, an estimated 75.7 million people have been diagnosed with HIV worldwide, and 32.7 million people have died of AIDS-related illnesses. This article is part of Health Divide: HIV, a destination in our Health Divide series. Global health organizations like the United Nations (UN) and the World Health Organization (WHO) have spoken of goals to decrease the impact of HIV around the world....

Histrionic personality disorder (HPD) is a mental disorder characterized by exaggerated emotions and attention-seeking behaviors. HPD is classified within cluster B personality disorders (described as dramatic, excitable, erratic, or volatile) in the American Psychiatric Association’s Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5). Other conditions in this group include narcissistic personality disorder, borderline personality disorder, and antisocial personality disorder. It has been estimated that up to 9% of the general population is affected by at least one personality disorder, and about 2% of the general population has HPD....

There are many different home remedies for the treatment of shingles (herpes zoster). Some natural remedies are recommended by medical experts because they have scientific evidence supporting their efficacy. Others may have very little clinical research data to back the claims of their safety or effectiveness. Baths There are several types of therapeutic baths recommended as a home remedy for shingles, including: Cool Water Baths Soaking in a cool water bath (or taking a cool shower) for approximately 15 minutes helps to relieve some of the pain and itchiness caused by shingles....

Carbohydrates—sugars, starches, and fiber—are a critical nutrient that is converted to sugar and used as fuel for the body. Individuals with diabetes, a group of metabolic conditions characterized by high blood sugars, can be impacted by how many and what type of carbohydrates, or carbs, they consume. This is why properly managing carbs is an important part of a diabetes treatment plan. This article covers carb guidelines for individuals with diabetes, as well as how to plan out what you eat....

If you see small dark spots or lines across your vision, you may have eye floaters. Eye floaters are harmless substances that form naturally during the aging process, and generally don’t require treatment. A large number of floaters in the eye or persisting floaters, however, could be a sign of an underlying condition. Eye floaters are inside the eye, not on the surface of the eyeball, so actions like blinking or rubbing the eye won’t help get rid of them....

Heat waves are rippling across the U.S., setting record high temperatures in some regions. Key Takeaways Staying hydrated in the heat is key for both physical and mental health.Most fluids and some foods boost the body’s overall water content. Aside from competitive athletes, most people do not need to heavily supplement their fluids with electrolytes. Hot, sweaty days make for just the right condition for dehydration. A typical healthy person might sweat out 1....

Lightheadedness is a feeling of faintness or wooziness, as if you are suddenly about to pass out. You may feel nauseous, sweaty, and even have trouble hearing or seeing well. The severity of an episode can range from mild to debilitating. It’s other name, presyncope, means “before fainting.” However, presyncope can also happen on its own. It also can occur once, in episodes, or be persistent. Presyncope is often related to conditions that affect the heart or blood circulation....

Lymphoma is a common cancer of white blood cells. These cells live in the lymphatic system or the skin. When they become cancerous, they can form solid tumors. The most common category of lymphoma, non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL), is the seventh most common cancer in the United States. Hodgkin lymphoma, the other main category of lymphomas, is the 27th most common cancer in the United States. Together, there are almost 90,000 new cases of lymphoma diagnosed every year....

Microneedling, also known as dermarolling or collagen induction therapy (CIT), is a minimally invasive cosmetic procedure that uses hundreds of tiny needles to penetrate the skin to spur the improvement of several chronic dermatologic problems. Microneedling aims to create a controlled injury beneath the skin’s surface, to induce collagen production in the treated area. The skin plumps and thickens in response to the stimulus, reducing the appearance of scars, stretch marks, fine lines, wrinkles, and more....

Multilocular cystic renal cell carcinoma, also known as multilocular clear cell renal cell carcinoma, is a very rare type of kidney cancer. It is a subtype of clear cell renal cell carcinoma, the most common type of kidney cancer in the United States. Multilocular cystic renal cell carcinoma makes up about 1% to 2% of all clear cell renal cell carcinoma cases. This rare type of cancer appears as a tumor surrounded by a fibrous capsule....

A neurosurgeon, also known as a neurological surgeon, is a highly skilled medical professional who specializes in surgery of the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, and cerebrovascular system. Neurosurgeons are trained to treat a wide range of congenital brain disorders, traumas, tumors, vascular disorders, infections, stroke, and degenerative spinal diseases. It can take anywhere from 14 to 16 years of education to become a fully board-certified neurosurgeon. Some will embark on additional fellowships to specialize in a specific area of neurosurgery....

The occipital bone is the trapezoid-shaped bone that houses the back part of the brain. Located at the lower-back of the cranium, the occipital bone is one of seven bones that come together to form your skull. As a person ages, their occipital bones will fuse to the other bones of their skull. Your sphenoid bone, which is located in the middle of your skull, will fuse with the occipital bone between the ages of 18 and 25....

Panlobular (or panacinar) emphysema is a type of emphysema that affects a specific part of the lungs. Emphysema is a disease of the lungs in which the air sacs in the lungs (alveoli) are permanently damaged. There are three emphysema types—centriacinar, panlobular, and paraseptal—that affect different parts of the lung structure. You may have heard the term emphysema in relation to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). COPD is an umbrella term that includes emphysema and chronic bronchitis....

Parkinson’s disease is characterized by a collection of uniquely distinguishing symptoms that affect movement and a number of other aspects of daily life. These include, but are not limited to, tremors, slowed movement (bradykinesia), stiffness (postural rigidity), and imbalance. What Parkinson’s looks like differs a bit from person to person, but symptoms always worsen over time. Parkinson’s disease symptoms can be managed with both medical and surgical treatment options, and you and your healthcare provider should monitor for changes in symptoms over time if you receive a diagnosis....

Blood testing is a routine part of preventive health. We use them to monitor health and diagnose any medical problems that may occur. These tests are generally simple, with almost no risk and minimal discomfort. This article discusses the uses and types of blood tests and how to interpret the results. What Can Blood Tests Detect? When you have a blood test, a sample of blood is sent to a laboratory and tested for different cells and substances....

Arthritis pain can disrupt your sleep, and poor sleep can make your arthritis pain worse. You might also see less pain if you can improve your sleep quality. Despite this relationship, sleep is sometimes overlooked when considering arthritis treatment and management. About 1 in 4 (or 58.5 million) adults in the United States have some type of arthritis. Arthritis is an umbrella term for “joint inflammation.” This article will look at sleep problems in major forms of arthritis and how you can get better sleep through improved habits, medications, and more....

Urethrotomy, also known as direct vision internal urethrotomy, is a surgical procedure used to treat urethral stricture disease. It is an outpatient surgery that involves using a urethrotome or a surgical knife passed through a cystoscope to widen a narrowed urethra. Urethrotomies are generally only performed on men, as urethral strictures in women are very, very rare. Purpose If you complain about symptoms like pain when urinating, urinary tract infections, blood in urine, spraying urine, and inability to fully empty your bladder, your healthcare provider may suspect that there’s a narrowing in your urethra (the tube that lets out urine from your bladder)....

The Supreme Court on Friday overturned Roe v. Wade, reversing the constitutional right to abortion. While the ruling does not prohibit abortion in every state, the absence of federal protection means it is now up to individual states to regulate or ban the procedure. At least 13 states with the so-called “trigger” laws will immediately ban abortion after the reversal of Roe v. Wade. About a dozen more states are expected to follow suit....