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Fifty-three percent of respondents to the survey say they would take a free COVID-19 vaccine when offered. However, 20% dont know if they would and 27% say they definitely wouldnt. It is essential to understand why some people are saying they wont or may not take a vaccine. Malte Mueller / Getty Images More women (53%) are concerned than men (34%). But clinical trial data isnt as compelling or as far-reaching as social media posts from groups who oppose vaccines....

FG Trade / Getty Images Symptoms Hallucinations involve problems with sensory perceptionthat is, the five senses. Hallucinations are more common than you may think. Types Hallucinationshave some specific subtypes. FG Trade / Getty Images Gustatory hallucinations are very rare. Causes Many people associate hallucinations only with mental health disorders. Recent research suggests that haloperidol might be less effective than other options. In many cases, treating the underlying medical cause for your hallucinations will improve or eliminate the hallucinations....

This article discusses the anatomy of the hamstring muscles. It explains the different muscles, their functions, and common hamstring injuries. It also details treatment for hamstring injuries and how to keep your hamstrings healthy. newartgraphics As its name implies, thebiceps femorishas two heads: one long and one short. The long head of thebiceps femorisattaches to the inner side of your sit bones. Thebiceps femorisworks to pull your leg behind you, extending the hip joint....

Hand cramps can occur for many reasons and can cause significant pain and problems for some people. Hand cramps commonly result from an injury or health conditions. Cramping in the hands might also affects the fingers. Jacob Wackerhausen / Getty Images Hand and finger cramping can limit your ability to do certain activities, including writing and driving. Hand cramps can be treated and prevented depending on the cause. The muscles require optimal electrolyte levels for the body to function properly....

It can come and go, and it may be more noticeable at times. Hand numbness can feel like: Sometimes hand numbness is associated with hand or arm weakness. This can cause a temporary sense that your hand fell asleep, which feels like tingling. Chakrapong Worathat / EyeEm / Getty Images This sensation will usually go away within a few minutes. Damage to any part of this pathway can cause hand numbness....

Some people experience ahand rashafter washing their hands, and there are several reasons whyhandwashingmight cause this. Simply overwashing the hands can compromise thebarrier function of the skin, causing irritation. Scrubbing and water temperature can also contribute as can any allergy you might have to the cleansers you use. Verywell / Cindy Chung The skin on the palms is much thicker and more resistant to irritants and allergic rashes. This article explains some of the more common causes of hand rashes resulting from handwashing....

Its sparked by a group ofvirusesand is transmitted through close contact. Jikaboom / Getty Images Do You or Your Child Have Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease? Sometimes, children also complain of stomach pain and might have a loss of appetite. Jikaboom / Getty Images Starting on day threeafter contracting the virus, those initial viral symptoms should start to go away. Keep in mind that all HFMD signs may not be present, even if you’ve contracted it....

This causes serious, wide-rangingsymptoms, including heart disease, kidney failure, and nerve damage. Promising treatments have been approved and more are undergoing clinical trials, including ATTR-CM treatments. TTR Stabilizers TTR stabilizers are drugs that stop the TTR protein from creating amyloid deposits. Luis Alvarez / Getty Images These deposits are what cause many of the symptoms of hATTR. TTR Silencers The second class of medications are gene silencers. They stop TTR production by silencing the gene that causes the protein to form and build up....

A deficiency of BChE could present inherent vulnerability to SIDS in some infants, they said. This paper produces suggestive evidence that there may be some correlation between this enzyme and SIDS. Lay the baby on their back when they are too young to turn themselves over. Cavan Images / Getty Images Still, there were about 1,250 deaths from SIDS in 2019, according to CDC data. Theres currently no way to test for a childs risk of developing SIDS....

Fibromyalgia(FMS) andchronic fatigue syndrome(ME/CFS) both can be exacerbated by physical trauma. It’s common for people with these conditions to be especially concerned when facing surgery. The specific issues we could face after surgery are numerous. monkeybusinessimages/istockphoto Post-Operative Pain Both FMS and ME/CFS involvehyperalgesia, which is the amplification of pain. That means we’re likely to suffer more post-surgical pain than most people, and therefore greater debilitation. Especially in FMS, the mere presence of surgical pain could trigger a symptom flare....

HCG helps maintain high levels ofprogesterone, which is critical for the success of the pregnancy. It is also the hormone detected by urine and blood pregnancy tests. This article explains how hCG injections are used in fertility treatments. Hailshadow / Getty Images It also covers how and when to take hCG. The medication can be used alone, in an ovulation induction cycle as withintrauterine inseminationor duringin vitro fertilization. Many brands and forms of hCG are available....

Having a headache when you are coughing is not uncommon. Ongoingtension headachesandmigraine headachesusually worsen with head movements, such as coughing or leaning over. This article discusses how coughing and headaches could be related and when this combination is something to worry about. Ekaterina Goncharova / Getty Images It also discusses what steps you’re able to take to relieve your symptoms. Most of these conditions are mild and can resolve with medical treatment, rest, and staying hydrated....

Headaches after Botox may come as a surprise sincechronic migraine preventionis one of the reasons for the treatment. Botox contains very tiny amounts of a toxin derived from theClostridium botulinumbacterium. This botulinum toxin works by impairing nerve functioning. Rick Gomez / Getty Images Other potential side effects of Botox will also be briefly reviewed. Neck pain and headache are the most commonly reported side effects for this indication. A potentially life-threatening side effect is if the toxin spreads away from the site where the drug is injected....