Monthly Archives: October 2023

Stages of Melanoma, Explained by a Dermatologist

Survival rates of this serious skin cancer depend on which melanoma stage you have. In the year 2022, the American Cancer Society (ACS) projected that over 96,000 individuals in the United States would receive a melanoma diagnosis. Melanoma stands as the most fatal type of skin cancer, but it’s important to realize that such a […]

Tips To Enjoy Sex After Menopause

Menopause, a natural phase in a woman’s life, often brings significant changes to her body and overall well-being. While it marks the cessation of menstruation, it also heralds the end of the ovaries’ production of estrogen, the primary female sex hormone. This hormonal shift can lead to various adjustments and challenges, as estrogen plays a […]

Treating Migraines With Botox: Here’s What You Should Know

Yep, the injections can do more than just reduce wrinkles. Botox, often hailed for its remarkable wrinkle-reducing capabilities, harbors a lesser-known but highly valuable role as a preventative treatment for chronic migraines. For individuals navigating the tumultuous landscape of chronic migraines, Botox injections offer a glimmer of hope, substantially reducing the frequency of debilitating migraine […]

6 Reasons Why You Might Get Travel Headaches

For people who get migraines, vacation headaches are all too common—here’s what might be at play. Reliving cherished vacation memories through a photo album often fills our hearts with nostalgia and joy. However, for some, the mere recollection of a vacation can evoke memories of throbbing migraines, accompanied by neck pain, dizziness, and sound sensitivity. […]

What Are Chronic Migraines? Neurologists Describe the Causes and Treatments

Pulsing pain? Light sensitivity? Here’s what you can do to manage these frequent headaches. The world can suddenly become unbearably loud and bright, while your head throbs with relentless pain. If you’ve experienced migraines, you’re well-acquainted with the overwhelming urge to seek refuge in a dark, cool room. Now, imagine enduring this ordeal several times […]

Estonia sees infections rise but outbreaks fall

The number of foodborne infections went up in Estonia in 2022 but outbreaks declined, according to the latest figures. Results of 2022 zoonosis monitoring revealed that Salmonella was mainly detected in chicken and chicken meat products, said the Agriculture and Food Board in Estonia. Samples taken from animals, food and feed showed the proportion of […]

Acupuncture for Migraines: What Doctors Want You to Know About the Benefits and Risks

Some people may find that it’s an effective addition to standard treatment. Acupuncture, a practice that involves stimulating specific points on the skin, often through the use of fine needles, has a rich history spanning thousands of years in Asian countries. Rooted in traditional Chinese medicine, it has piqued the curiosity of Western medicine in […]

Pregnancy After Menopause: Is It Possible?

Here’s what to know about pregnancy during menopause—and how it may be possible with fertility treatment to become pregnant after menopause. The topic of pregnancy after menopause has long intrigued and sometimes confounded individuals. We often hear anecdotes of people defying age-related expectations and conceiving in their 40s, 50s, or beyond. While these stories are […]

6 Side Effects of Menopause—Besides Hot Flashes

As your body makes less estrogen, you may notice changes to your bones, heart, and mental health. Hot flashes, weight gain, and irregular menstrual bleeding – these are some of the commonly discussed symptoms of menopause. However, the journey through menopause entails much more than these well-known changes. As you approach the end of your […]

What To Know About Early Menopause and the Risk of Dementia

Going through menopause earlier can increase your risk for the cognitive condition. The journey of aging is often accompanied by various health concerns, one of which is the potential link between early menopause and an increased risk of dementia later in life. A recent study published in March 2022 sheds light on this association, emphasizing […]