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The omicron variant now accounts for about 60% of new infections, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Courtesy Oak Ridge National Laboratory Nearly two years into the pandemic, there is still a lot of uncertainty regarding COVID-19, and well-intentioned public messaging can be easily misinterpreted. Omicron became the dominant strain in the US in the past two weeks, and early insights on its weakened severity have put many minds at ease a bit too soon, according to Dr. Todd Rice, an internist at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. "Even though it's probably a milder variant, I don't think it's a guarantee that there won't be long-term residual or downstream effects that are problematic for people," Rice said. Vaccinated and boosted individuals are likely to experience a mild illness, which preliminary data suggests will feel more like a common cold — with symptoms like a sore throat, runny nose, headache and fatigue. But mild o

Over 25 percent of the world's nearly eight billion people lives with at least one chronic condition, or noncommunicable disease (NCD). Each year NCDs cut short 41 million lives and drive an estimated 100 million people into poverty. During the COVID-19 pandemic, people living with NCDs such as diabetes and hypertension bore a heavy burden — they were at a far higher risk of becoming severely ill and of dying from the novel coronavirus. In addition, they faced severe disruptions to essential health services caused by the pandemic. Cancer screening for instance was cut back dramatically in many countries. In the U.K. for example, for every week of quarantine, 2,300 cancer cases were estimated to go undiagnosed. And in low- and middle-income countries, where levels of undiagnosed NCDs are already very high, this is likely to trigger serious long-term public health consequences and a tide of avoidable deaths from NCDs. A 2021 WHO survey also showed that 50-60 p

Ashwagandha (Indian ginseng) is a versatile herb that has been used in traditional Ayurvedic medicine for thousands of years to treat a number of medical conditions. Native to India and North Africa, ashwagandha is classified as an adaptogen, as it is believed to help the body adapt to and manage stress. Research findings show that ashwagandha is particularly helpful in boosting men's sexual health. The root extract of this small woody plant is said to boost testosterone levels, improve male fertility, and act as an aphrodisiac. This article will discuss the benefits and side effects of ashwagandha and how to use it. marekuliasz / Getty Images Health Benefits for Men Ashwagandha is believed to have many health benefits, particularly in managing stress. In studies, ashwagandha supplementation has been found to substantially reduce cortisol (stress hormone) levels. Ashwagandha is also believed to have many health benefits specifically for me

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A tooth infection, or a tooth abscess, is a collection of pus and bacteria that forms inside the tooth or gum. Without proper treatment, tooth infections can spread to other areas of the body, and this can lead to serious and potentially life threatening complications. To reduce the risk of complications, a person should seek treatment for a tooth infection as early as possible. Learn more about the signs and symptoms of a tooth infection spreading, how to treat such infections, and how to prevent them here. It is rare for a tooth infection to spread to other parts of the body. However, if this does happen, the consequences can be severe. The following symptoms could indicate that a tooth infection has spread to another part of the body. A person who has a suspected tooth infection and develops any of these symptoms should seek immediate medical attention: The mouth is full of bacteria from foods, saliva, and plaque. Sometimes, these bacteria can enter a tooth or the area below the gum

(CNN) Do you have a sore throat, a runny nose and muscle aches? It could be a common cold, a case of the flu -- or Covid-19. The illnesses all share similar symptoms, sometimes making it hard to distinguish which is putting you under the weather. Case rates of Covid-19 have been on the rise as the Omicron variant has spread, but hospitalization numbers appear to be staying relatively low. For vaccinated people, evidence suggests that infection with this variant seems less likely to be severe, epidemiologist and former Detroit Health Department executive director, Dr. Abdul El-Sayed said. "The important thing to remember is a vaccine is like giving a 'be on the lookout' call to your immune system. So its capacity to identify, target and destroy viruses is so much higher every time we take another boost of the vaccine," El-Sayed said. "It makes sense that the symptoms you would experience are milder if you have been vaccinated." That does not mean, however, t

Roseola infantum is an infection caused by a type of herpes virus. It typically affects babies and toddlers. Other names for this health issue are sixth disease, exanthema subitum, or just "roseola." Around 90% of roseola cases occur before 2 years of age. This article summarizes how to identify roseola and how to tell the difference between this illness and measles. It also examines whether treatment is necessary. Roseola usually affects toddlers and babies under 2 years old . They may also have or show: general discomfort irritability an unwillingness to eat diarrhea a cough swelling or redness around the eyes ear pain swollen glands Roseola has a distinctive progression : A high fever develops, possibly suddenly, and may last for 3–5 days. A distinctive rash appears, usually on the torso, as the fever ends. The rash may progress to the neck, face, and limbs within 12–24 hours. The rash disappears after 1–2 days. The roseola rash may look like small pink spots or bumps tha

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Washington : A recent study led by a team of international researchers has found that skin infections are likely to be a significant cause of rheumatic fever. The study has been published in the 'BMJ Global Health Journal'. Acute rheumatic fever is an important cause of serious heart disease, particularly for Maori and Pacific children and young people in Aotearoa, New Zealand and for many children and young people in low and middle-income countries. Professor Michael Baker from the Department of Public Health at the University of Otago, Wellington, explained that it has long been recognized that rheumatic fever is a complication of group A streptococcus (GAS) pharyngitis, commonly known as "strep throat". However, new research indicated that streptococcus skin infections can also trigger the disease. "This study is a major breakthrough in understanding the causes of acute rheumatic fever," Professor Baker said. "It is the world's first study

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Splitting is defined as: A mental mechanism in which the self or others are viewed as all good or all bad, with failure to integrate the positive and negative qualities of the self and others into cohesive images. Often, the person alternately overidealizes and devalues the same person (Shahrokh & Hale, 2003). The gifted psychoanalyst Nancy McWilliams, (2013), noted that splitting is used in everyday adult life. She explained it is "a powerful and appealing way" to make sense of complex/confusing/threatening experiences in everyday adult life, such as the free world against terrorists or good versus evil. Source: Robin Higgins/Pixabay Nonetheless, the term "splitting" may send shivers up your spine. Images flash of patients with character pathology, constantly pitting staff or family members against one another in order to attain some goal. You sprout a thought bubble with "borderline" pulsating in neon red to a nu

Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis, affecting more than 30 million Americans. While osteoarthritis more commonly occurs at an older age, more than half of Americans affected by osteoarthritis are under the age of 65. Early-onset osteoarthritis can occur at any age under 50 years old more likely to occur in people with certain risk factors. This article discusses the symptoms and causes of osteoarthritis, as well as treatment options and how to cope with the condition. Krisanapong Detraphiphat / Getty Images Osteoarthritis Symptoms Osteoarthritis can affect any joint, although it's most common in the back and spine, hips, knees, neck and shoulders, and fingers and hands. Am I At Risk of Osteoarthritis? Anyone who repetitively overuses their joints, including athletes, military personnel, and those with physically demanding jobs, may be at an increased risk of developing early-onset osteoarthritis. Common symptoms