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Can You Shrink a Pituitary Tumor Naturally? What to Know
Some people claim that home remedies can shrink a pituitary tumor naturally. There’s no evidence that this is true, but good lifestyle habits may help support your overall health. Pituitary tumors are relatively common, and most of these tumors aren’t…
Fasciotomy Purpose, Procedure, Effectiveness, and Side Effects
A fasciotomy is a procedure where a surgeon cuts your fascia to relieve compartment syndrome. Your fascia is a thin sheet of connective tissue surrounding and supporting your muscles. Compartment syndrome is a potentially serious condition that occurs when pressure…
Is the Rice Method Still Recommended?
The RICE method has been used for decades to help soft tissue injuries recover, but some experts suggest other methods may be better for your recovery. Our bodies are incredibly resilient, able to withstand plenty of what we put them…
Hair Loss from Lyme Disease: What’s the Connection?
Months or even years after an initial tick bite, it’s possible to develop complications from Lyme disease. One possible complication is hair loss, though more research is needed on this relationship. Lyme disease is a condition caused when a tick…
Is Epilepsy Curable? Research and Medical Advancements
There’s currently no cure for epilepsy. While medications can limit or eliminate seizures in many people, sometimes epilepsy doesn’t respond to medications. Understanding the mechanisms behind epilepsy can help researchers develop more effective medications and surgery. Epilepsy is a brain…
Yellow C. diff Diarrhea: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
C. diff infection can cause diarrhea. While it may lead your poop to change color, there are no specific colors that are definitive evidence of having C. diff. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Clostridioides difficile…
Verquvo Dosage: Form, strengths, how to take, and more
Verquvo (vericiguat) is a prescription drug that’s used to lower the risk of certain complications in adults with symptomatic heart failure. The drug comes as tablet you swallow. It’s usually taken once per day as directed. Verquvo is used in…
Stress Headaches: Symptoms, Treatments, FAQs, and More
Stress may trigger tension-type headaches or migraine attacks, research shows. To keep the pain at bay, treatments, like ibuprofen, cognitive behavioral therapy, and mindfulness or relaxation practices, may help. Tension headaches are the most common type of headache, which may…
How Long Does Hepatitis B Live Outside the Body? And Other FAQs
Hepatitis B can live outside the body for at least a week. During this time, the virus can be transmitted through blood or sexual fluids. Hepatitis B can be transmitted via: Though hepatitis B is often transmitted through blood or…
Can You Get Sinusitis from Smoking?
People who smoke tend to report having sinusitis. But it’s one of the many symptoms that can be curable by quitting or reducing a smoking habit. Smoking can affect your health in several ways. It can irritate your nasal cavity…