Vitiligo is a skin condition that causes white patches. It can get worse over time. Doctors often use steroids to treat it. But long-term use can cause problems. A recent study looked at a shorter, lower-dose steroid treatment. The goal was to find a balance. A balance between stopping the vitiligo
Nicole Eggert, known for her role in "Baywatch, " is facing a tough fight against a rare type of breast cancer. She recently shared on Instagram that she had another mastectomy and reconstruction. This time, she posted a selfie in a sports bra and underwear with a simple caption: "Had a mastectomy w
Gordon Ramsay, the famous chef, recently had surgery to remove skin cancer near his ear. He shared this news on Instagram, along with a photo of his scar. Ramsay joked about it, saying it wasn't a face lift and that he'd want a refund if it were. The type of skin cancer Ramsay had is called Basal C
People with diabetes often face serious foot problems. One big issue is called chronic limb-threatening ischemia (CLTI). This means not enough blood flows to their legs and feet. Doctors can do surgeries to fix this. But how well these surgeries work can depend on how bad the foot ulcers are. Foot
Type 2 myocardial infarction, or T2MI, is a type of heart attack that doesn't fit the usual pattern. It's not caused by a blockage in the heart's arteries, but rather by other issues like low blood pressure or a heart rhythm problem. This makes it tricky to spot and treat. Researchers looked at a b
Pregnancy is a time of joy and anticipation, but for some women, it's also a time of fear and abuse. In Iran, a study looked at how teaching life skills can help pregnant women who are facing violence from their partners. The goal was to see if these skills could improve their relationships, self-es
Pregnancy can be tough on a woman's body, and complications like preeclampsia or gestational diabetes can stick around, raising the risk of heart problems later in life. But here's a little-known fact: breastfeeding might help turn the tide on this risk. Women who've had complicated pregnancies are
The US is seeing a rise in Covid-19 cases, especially in the South Central region. States like Arkansas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Texas are reporting a 15% positivity rate. This might not show the full picture, though. Many people are using at-home tests or ignoring mild symptoms, so the
COVID-19 is making a comeback in the U. S. , but it's not as bad as before. As schools reopened and colder months approached, COVID cases and hospitalizations started to climb. However, they are still much lower than in previous years. For the week ending August 9, the COVID hospitalization rate wa
CVS has introduced a new rule for COVID-19 vaccines in 14 states, including New York. Now, you need a prescription to get the updated shot. This change comes as the federal health officials have stopped recommending the vaccine for everyone over 6 months old. The updated COVID-19 vaccines have been
