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Time to Rethink Ideas About Exercise, Sickle Cell Disease?

Time to Rethink Ideas About Exercise, Sickle Cell Disease?

Latest Chronic Pain News TUESDAY, Nov. 19, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Mild exercise is safe and beneficial for people with sickle cell disease, contrary to traditional beliefs, a new study finds. Sickle cell disease affects blood flow in the body. Because strenuous exercise boosts blood flow, it can lead to heart problems and severe pain […]

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Health Tip: Identifying Melanoma

Health Tip: Identifying Melanoma

(HealthDay News) — About 75 percent of melanomas emerge as new spots that appear in normal skin, says DermNet New Zealand. Because melanoma can quickly become life-threatening, it’s important to know early signs of the disease. Latest Cancer News DermNet mentions these symptoms to watch for: Changes in the color, shape or size of a […]

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Study Spots Ties Between Rheumatoid Arthritis, Other Diseases

Latest Arthritis News WEDNESDAY, Nov. 20, 2019 (HealthDay News) — People with inflammatory bowel disease, type 1 diabetes or blood clots may be at increased risk for rheumatoid arthritis — and people with rheumatoid arthritis are at added risk for heart disease, blood clots and sleep apnea, researchers say. Their findings could improve understanding of […]

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Bone Spurs

Bone spur facts Picture of the metatarsal (foot) and calcaneus (heel) bones, the plantar fascia ligament, and the Achilles tendon of the lower leg and foot A bone spur (osteophyte) is a tiny pointed outgrowth of bone. Bone spurs are usually caused by local inflammation, such as from degenerative arthritis (osteoarthritis) or tendonitis. Bone spurs develop […]

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What are the best ways to lose leg fat?

What are the best ways to lose leg fat?

Many people want to lose fat around their legs. Focusing on exercises that tone the leg muscles, and making lifestyle changes to lose weight, can help people achieve this. Everyone has some leg fat, and how much a person has varies among individuals. It is, however, more common for females to store fat in their […]

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What to know about nabothian cysts

What to know about nabothian cysts

Nabothian cysts are benign bumps on the cervix. The cysts are full of clear, light yellow, or amber mucus. People may have more than one nabothian cyst. Females may develop nabothian cysts after giving birth or after menopause. The cysts are normal and usually cause no symptoms. Nabothian cysts are not a sign of cervical […]

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Early satiety: Why do I feel full so quickly?

Early satiety: Why do I feel full so quickly?

When a person eats, nerve receptors inside the stomach sense when the stomach is full. These receptors then send signals to the brain, which the brain interprets as a sensation of fullness. This process helps prevent overeating. However, some people may feel full after consuming a very small amount of food. This is known as […]

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Asymmetrical eyes: What to know

Asymmetrical eyes: What to know

If you buy something through a link on this page, we may earn a small commission. How this works. Asymmetrical eyes — or eyes that are not the same size, shape, or level as each other — are very common. In rare cases, having asymmetrical eyes may indicate an underlying medical condition. Most of the […]

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What to do about a dent in the head

What to do about a dent in the head

Not everyone has the same skull shape, and normal variations exist among individuals. The skull is not perfectly round or smooth, so it is normal to feel slight bumps and ridges. However, a dent in the head, especially if it is new, requires a trip to the doctor to determine the cause. In this article, […]

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What causes hair loss on the legs?

What causes hair loss on the legs?

The medical term for hair loss is alopecia, and it can affect any part of the body, including the legs. Hair loss on the legs is also known as anterolateral leg alopecia. This is because it is visible on the front (anterior) and sides (lateral) of the lower legs. Another name for it is peroneal […]