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Many With Dog Allergies Might Only Be Allergic to Male Dogs

Latest Allergies News WEDNESDAY, Jan. 8, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Getting a female dog or neutering your male dog may help ease your dog allergies, an expert says. “Up to 30% of people who are allergic to dogs are actually allergic to one specific protein that’s made in the prostate of a dog,” Dr. Lakiea […]

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Endoscopic Sinus Surgery Procedure

What happens after sinus surgery (pictures)? After surgery, the patient will be taken to the recovery room where a nurse will monitor the patient’s vital signs. Usually, patients will be able to go home the same day as the surgery once they have fully recovered from the anesthetic. This usually takes several hours. Patients will […]

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Health Tip: Brushing Your Hair the Right Way

Latest Skin News (HealthDay News) — Brushing your hair the right way can prevent strand damage, which leads to splits and tangles, says the National Women’s Health Resource Center. To properly brush your hair, the center suggests: Find a brush that is right for your hair type. Brush your hair gently each day. Brush your […]

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Yeast infections vs. STDs in Men and Women

Yeast infections vs. STDs in Men and Women

What are STDs? STDs, also termed sexually transmitted diseases, are infections that are mainly transmitted to others during direct sexual contact (genital, anal and/or oral); a few types may be contracted by nonsexual means like needle sticks (for example, hepatitis B, AIDS). What is a yeast infection? A yeast infection is the invasion and multiplication […]

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Male Fertility Supplements Fail to Deliver

Male Fertility Supplements Fail to Deliver

Latest Sexual Health News TUESDAY, Jan. 7, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Supplements containing zinc and folic acid don’t appear to boost male fertility, a new study finds. Despite marketing claims, these supplements don’t improve pregnancy rates, sperm counts or sperm function, researchers say. “Our results suggest that these dietary supplements have little to no effect […]

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Repeated Boxing Head Injuries Cause Brain Shrinkage

Repeated Boxing Head Injuries Cause Brain Shrinkage

Latest Neurology News By Adam Townsend on 01/08/2020 2:47 PM Source: MedicineNet Health News The pursuit of glory in the boxing ring comes with long-term consequences like chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), which one new study shows can shrink fighters’ brains. The research adds to the large and growing body of evidence showing how dangerous combat […]

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What to know about PMS and depression

What to know about PMS and depression

If you buy something through a link on this page, we may earn a small commission. How this works. Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) encompasses a range of potential physical and emotional symptoms in the weeks leading up to menses (the period). Some females are more likely to experience physical symptoms, whereas others may be likelier to […]

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What are the types of depression?

What are the types of depression?

Seven common types of depression are: Major depressive disorder Share on PinterestA person with major depressive disorder may feel guilty, worthless, and hopeless. Major depressive disorder is the classic form of depression. People with major depression experience symptoms that may include: sadness feelings of guilt, worthlessness, and hopelessness difficulty sleeping changes in appetite fatigue irritability […]