However, obesity medicine specialists say that injections alone are not a proper treatment for the condition. Batsis said he worries some patients are seeking a quick fix from any provider willing to prescribe one. He emphasizes that weight management drugs should be part of a comprehensive strategy. Photo Illustration by Amelia Manley for Verywell Health; Getty Images Thats why it’s important to look for a doctor certified in obesity medicine....

A deadlier strain of the mpox virus has since emerged. Its clear that a coordinated international response is needed to stop these outbreaks and save lives. No cases of the new strain have been detected in the United States. Photo Illustration by Ellen Linder for Verywell Health / Getty Images and Unsplash What Is Mpox? Mpox was first discovered in monkeys, which led to its original name, monkeypox. Scientists now think the virus originated in rodents....

Females might have more side effects from a flu shot but could also have more protection from it. The higher response following vaccination could be associated with better protection, Kiely said. Why Would Females React More to a Flu Shot? One is the social, cultural, and behavioral conditioning of women compared to men. Or perhaps its something about male biological factors. For example, Schaffner wondered if testosterone suppresses the local responses to a vaccine....

It occurs whenmalignant(cancerous) cells develop in the tissue of your larynx. Your larynx contains yourglottis(vocal cords) that allow you to speak and make sounds with your voice. It also prevents food from entering your lungs and helps you breathe. AndreyPopov / Getty Images AndreyPopov / Getty Images This disease can be treated with good outcomes. Knowing how this disease occurs and whether you’re at risk can help you recognize symptoms when they occur....

DTC services are becoming popular, but there are some important questions to answer. For example, who can access them? Who benefits from this kind of service? Verywell / Michela Buttignol Are there disadvantages to using DTC healthcare? Heres what you should know before you try it. What Can Amazon Clinic Help Me With? It saved me a trip to my doctors office. DTC services do not lead to established patient-provider relationships....

Immunization protects you and your child from vaccine-preventable diseases as well as everyone around you. The underlying assumption is that if harm is done, only the unvaccinated individual will be affected. As the recent measles outbreak has shown, this is not the case. Jiaqi Zhou / Verywell In 2011, there were 107 confirmed measles infections in the United States. However, states, schools, and employers mayrequire certain vaccines. Some areimmunocompromisedand cannot receive certain vaccines (particularlylive vaccines) because the vaccines can end up causing illness....

Anosteoporosisscreening involves a review of risk factors andbone density testing. izusek / Getty Images How Common Is Osteoporosis? Osteoporosis affects women more than men. izusek / Getty Images When performed at regular intervals, bone density tests can measure the rate at which you lose bone mass. Benefits of Early Detection A decreased bone density that has not progressed to osteoporosis is calledosteopenia. Early detection of decreasing bone mass offers many benefits....

Over the past year this condition has been called many names, including long COVID and chronic COVID-19 syndrome. How Is Long COVID Defined? Symptoms may also fluctuate or relapse over time. FG Trade / Getty Images Why Is It Crucial to Establish a Standardized Definition? The WHO definition is consistent with clinical and research definitions that have not limited the key in of symptom. Experts are hopeful a standardized definition will address the lack of clinical diagnosis for the condition....

Metastatic breast cancer care requires a team of medical professionals who develop the best treatment plan for a patient. Referred to as a multidisciplinary team, this group includes oncologists and a wide range of healthcare providers. The care team coordinates and supports a patient’s medical, emotional, and other life needs. Nikada / Getty Images Multidisciplinary teams have been shown to improve patient outcomes and patient care satisfaction. Nikada / Getty Images...

She lives with obesity, lipedema, andlymphedemaconditions that cause swelling and fat buildup. Over the years, she had tried bariatric surgery and various medications, only to see her weight return. But Bramblette is on Medicare for disability, and the government health program doesnt cover medications for obesity. Verywell / Mira Norian Paying for a month of the drugs would wipe out a whole disability check, she said. Medicare covers diabetes medications, but not those indicated for weight loss....

For these people, the vaccine may pose significant risks and even be life-threatening. This article will explain who should not get a flu shot. Verywell / Theresa Chiechi Who Should Not Get a Flu Shot? Verywell / Theresa Chiechi Postponing your vaccination may be advised. People on immunosuppressants can instead get flu shots that are made withinactivated (dead) viruses. Should I Get a Flu Shot If I Have a Medical Condition?...

Other chronic conditions like diabetes can affect LASIK results as well. This article describes the top 10 reasons why LASIK eye surgery may not be right for you. You Are Younger Than 18 Years Old A person’s eye can change physically throughout their life. Sean Locke/Photographer’s Choice/Getty Images For this reason alone, LASIK is not recommended for anyone under 18. A person with dry eyes has an increased risk for postoperative pain and a worsening of dry eye symptoms....

Early-stage data from studies performed in a laboratory with pregnant rats did not raise any safety concerns. Data on potential risks are currently unknown because pregnant people have not yet been included in clinical trials. A pregnancy test is also not required to receive the vaccine. bogdankosanovic/Getty While it is not required, talking to your provider about the vaccine can be helpful. For the most recent updates on COVID-19, visit ourcoronavirus news page....