Prostate cancer is generally viewed as a disease of older men, yet about 10% of new diagnoses occur in men age 55 or younger. Biological differences partially explain the discrepancy, but socioeconomic factors also play an important role.
Adopting healthy self-management strategies that focus on a healthy diet, physical activity, and achieving and maintaining a healthy weight, can improve the quality of life of people with gout. Many of these same strategies can help reduce the risk of developing gout to begin with.
First-line gout treatment focuses on reducing pain and inflammation. Ideally, treatment should begin within 24 hours of the start of the gout attack. Treatment is stopped once the attack is over, and symptoms have gone away.
What drives forms of self-harm like cutting that some teens engage in? Gaining an understanding of why some children harm themselves by cutting their skin, what signs to be aware of, and how to approach the subject can help parents respond if this occurs.
If you experience gout symptoms, it’s important to visit a doctor to get a diagnosis and treatment plan.
A study is first to show that experiencing discrimination at work –– where many adults spend significant time –– may harm heart health by leading to high blood pressure. How does discrimination affect health, and what can limiit its impact in the workplace?
The best way to treat a pollen allergy is to avoid the offending allergens as much as possible.