Low testosterone (low T) affects millions of men in the U.S. While sexual dysfunction is the top association for this condition, a testosterone deficiency causes other symptoms. Aside from the physical side of this condition, there are other emotional and relationship impacts. There is a lot of misconceptions and falsehoods surrounding low T that can …
Headaches and migraines can happen to anyone, at any age, including young children and teens. The intricacies and symptoms of the disorder are different in children than in adults. At the same time, children aren’t always able to communicate their symptoms in detail. As a result, many patients go undiagnosed for years. Given this, parents …
Women are often more associated with bunions because of the fancy footwear, despite their comfort. Ill-fitting shoes aren’t the only cause, and bunions can be incredibly painful. Men get bunions too, but the reason may surprise you. Bunion Causes A bunion is a painful bump that forms on the outside of the big toe. It …
When a grandparent tells the same story over and over again, how do you know when it’s a part of getting older or something more? Knowing the signs of when to be concerned about memory loss can help give back to them as they have to us so many times over the years. Early diagnosis …
The start of school is taxing on parents, students, and school staff. Attending school amid a pandemic wasn’t exactly on anyone’s bingo cards. The financial stresses surrounding this time are familiar to many, with a presence long before COVID. Has your wallet taken a hit due to school preparations? Joining a study could be the …
It can be challenging to live with chronic and progressive conditions like type 2 diabetes (T2D). However, by taking care of yourself each day and checking in with your doctor regularly, you can successfully manage it. Type 2 diabetes isn’t a death sentence. With a bit of perseverance, you can live the type of life …
Clinical research is an essential tool the scientific community uses when evaluating specific medical treatments and their effect on the body. Research studies need different types of individuals to participate in them—those who are healthy and others who may have illnesses. There are many reasons to participate in clinical research studies. Here are some of …
When setting a stage, a lot goes into the preparation to make sure everything is just right. The same can be said about most diseases. In this case, the stage is your body. Your lifestyle choices and what you consume could be setting the stage for conditions like fatty liver disease. And that’s a show …
Schizophrenia is a chronic disorder, and fears about it rarely contain any truth. While it can be serious, a diagnosis of schizophrenia doesn’t mean a life of never-ending worsening symptoms and recurring hospitalizations. It means setting aside the myths that say you can’t get better, embarking on the treatments that have proven you can. Symptoms …
Bipolar disorder is often confused with depression mainly because it includes depressive episodes. They have other similarities that can muddy the water and cause further confusion. Discerning the difference between bipolar disorder and depression starts with understanding each’s symptoms. Bipolar and Depression Symptoms The main difference between the two is that bipolar refers to opposite …
