Brain differences in children with binge eating disorder
Brain scans of children ages 9-10 with a type of eating disorder that causes uncontrollable overeating showed differences in gray matter density compared to their unaffected peers, according to a USC-led study. Binge eating disorder, which affects about 3-5% of the U.S. population, is characterized by frequent episodes of eating large amounts of food and […]
Why Am So I Angry for No Reason? 16 Possible Causes
If you constantly feel angry for no reason, it’s important to identify potential causes and learn how you can control your anger before it escalates. Anger is a natural response to negative situations, and sometimes a healthy outlet for expressing your feelings about something that has hurt you. To some degree, anger is also helpful […]
Social and Psychological Causes of Alcoholism: Why People Drink
5 psychological causes of alcoholism Research on the psychosocial origins of alcohol use has found that various behaviors entail alcohol consumption. There is no single, easy reason why certain people are afflicted by alcoholism. A huge body of research on the psychosocial origins of alcohol use has found that various behaviors entail alcohol consumption. Multiple […]
Social and Psychological Causes of Alcoholism: Why People Drink
5 psychological causes of alcoholism Research on the psychosocial origins of alcohol use has found that various behaviors entail alcohol consumption. There is no single, easy reason why certain people are afflicted by alcoholism. A huge body of research on the psychosocial origins of alcohol use has found that various behaviors entail alcohol consumption. Multiple […]
What Triggers a Shingles Outbreak?
What is shingles? Shingles is a viral infection that causes painful rashes on the body. Shingles is triggered by a weakened or compromised immune system. Shingles, also known as herpes zoster, is a virus infection that causes painful rashes on the body, usually on one side of your torso. It is caused by the varicella-zoster […]
What Are the Symptoms of Cholera? History, Causes, Treatment & Vaccine
Facts you should know about cholera Cholera is a disease that causes foul-smelling diarrhea that looks like rice water. Cholera is a disease caused by bacteria that produce a watery diarrhea that can rapidly lead to dehydration. Cholera symptoms and signs include a rapid onset of copious, smelly diarrhea that resembles rice water and may […]
How Can I Test Myself For Tapeworms?
What causes tapeworm infections? Tapeworms are the flatworms that live in the human digestive tract. If you suspect you might have tapeworms, you need to visit a doctor for stool sample analysis, a blood test, and imaging tests. Tapeworms are the flatworms that live in the human digestive tract. They are mostly harmless but can often […]
How Often Do You Need to Get The Meningitis Vaccine?
When to get vaccinations against bacterial causes of meningitis Meningitis is a disease that’s defined by inflammation in membranes — called meninges — near your brain and spinal cord. Data is limited, but current research suggests that the MenACWY vaccine becomes unreliable for protection after five years and the MenB vaccine after only one or […]
What Are the Signs and Symptoms of Bacterial Meningitis?
6 causes of bacterial meningitis Various bacteria can cause bacterial meningitis, the most common being meningococcal and pneumococcal bacteria. 1. Streptococcus pneumoniae Meningitis caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae (pneumococcus) is called pneumococcal meningitis and is the most common form of meningitis, accounting for about 6,000 cases each year in the United States. Pneumococcal meningitis is the […]
Norovirus Among Likely Causes of Recent Reported Illnesses – Wyoming Department of Health
Norovirus Among Likely Causes of Recent Reported Illnesses November 19, 2021 Norovirus is likely among the reasons behind increased reports of recent illnesses in Wyoming, according to the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH). People who are sick with norovirus may experience nausea, vomiting, watery diarrhea, stomach cramps, fatigue and dehydration. Other viruses and illnesses caused […]