Varicose veins—visible, swollen blood vessels underneath your skin, usually in your legs—can happen when blood that usually flows toward your heart backs up and pools in a vein. Varicose veins are not always something to worry about, but it’s important to treat them if you develop severe symptoms. They can be uncomfortable and lead to…
Sweaty hands (palmar hyperhidrosis) cause constant moisture or dripping sweat on your palms. This may happen without a medical cause or as a result of a condition or medication. While there’s no cure, treatments can improve your quality of life. Antiperspirants work differently than deodorants. Instead of covering up odor, they use ingredients like aluminum…
A dry cough can seriously disrupt your sleep. Your cough might get worse at night if you have a condition like acid reflux, asthma, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Postnasal drip from a cold, allergies, or sinus infection may also cause a tickle in your throat and trigger coughing. Luckily, several home remedies and…
Huntington’s disease is a neurological (brain) condition that causes involuntary movement, changes to emotions, behavior, and thinking. Huntington’s is a genetic disease that worsens over time. Currently, there’s no cure for Huntington’s, but certain medications, diet changes, and exercise can temporarily manage symptoms. The symptoms of Huntington’s disease get progressively worse with time. Symptoms begin…
Atherosclerosis is a condition where plaque (fatty deposits) builds up inside your arteries, causing them to become stiff and narrow. This can slow or block blood flow to your heart, brain, and other parts of your body. Symptoms of atherosclerosis may vary from person to person, depending on which artery is affected and how narrow…
I didn’t think I would ever write this headline. After all, how do you go about deciding the best skincare product you’ve ever used when it’s your job as a beauty director to put hundreds of new beauty products to the test every year? Frankly, I have long trusted my journalistic integrity too much to…
Quick question: What have you bought from the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, and why is it not IGK’s keratin treatment dupe? Sorry for the snark, but I firmly believe everyone should have this product—or product trio, to be more specific—on hand for smooth at-home blowouts. I’ve used it for years, and it’s helped my sleek styles…
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), or Lou Gehrig’s disease, is a progressive neurodegenerative disease. It affects your nerves and muscle tissue and worsens over time, eventually becoming fatal. There are two main types of ALS: sporadic and familial ASL. The symptoms are the same, but the underlying cause is different. Sporadic ALS: A majority of ALS cases…
Horse flies live all across North America and are active in wooded areas and near bodies of water during warm weather months. They will bite any mammal, including humans. Their bite is usually pretty painful, making them an unwelcome addition to summer activities. Horse fly bites look and feel similar to bites from other flies…
Guttate psoriasis causes small, round bumps. It’s typically triggered by a Streptococcus (strep) bacteria infection. Guttate psoriasis most commonly affects children and adolescents. This condition is relatively common, affecting about 8% of people with psoriasis. Guttate psoriasis on the back. Reproduced with permission from © DermNet dermnetnz.org 2023. Guttate psoriasis is an autoimmune condition. That…
