Older people with macular degeneration are more likely to experience depression, but those who received problem-solving therapy to help them adapt to and cope with their condition were less likely to develop depression.
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A doctor in a clinic told me I have tonsilloliths, also known as tonsil stones. What causes this and is there a way to treat it? Can it cause ear pain or headaches?
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My uncle was diagnosed with transverse myelitis. His symptoms are relatively mild. He has back pain and weakness in the legs. Can you tell me more about the causes, symptoms and treatment of this condition? Am I at risk for getting it?
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What are the symptoms of perimenopause?
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A review of studies on chronic fatigue syndrome found that cognitive behavioral therapy may be an effective treatment for the disorder.
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People suffering from anorexia nervosa fight the body’s instinctive urge to eat. Challenges to treatment include permanent changes in the brain due to prolonged starvation, and providing treatment in a manner that is sympathetic rather than punitive.
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Some people metabolize certain psychiatric medications too quickly, while others do so too slowly. Factors that can affect this include ethnicity, medical history, other medications being taken, diet, and lifestyle.
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Can lithium cause daily headaches? I’m taking lithium for mood disorder but I’m getting headaches every day, plus some upset stomach
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What is the difference between methylprednisolone and prednisone? I know both are corticosteroids, but why would one be chosen over the other?
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My friend is 25 years old. She thinks she has genital warts. Would getting the HPV vaccine offer protection against cervical cancer even if she has been exposed to the virus?
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