One helpful starting point is to compare your child’s behavior to that of other kids their age, advises Mark Wolraich, MD, the CMRI/Shaun Walters professor of pediatrics and the chief of the section of developmental and behavioral pediatrics at Oklahoma University Health Sciences Center in Oklahoma City. For example, if your child hasn’t learned to sit still when all their friends have, it could be a sign of a problem....

Comorbidity refers to the statistical relationship of two distinct diseases in the same person at a degree higher than is likely by chance. Some findings published in February 2017 by the Headache & Migraine Policy Forum revealed up to 90 percent of patients with chronic migraine have a comorbid condition. The problem with having an overlapping or comorbid condition is that each condition must be treated, not just the migraine....

Both the report and letter are intended to persuade leaders to commit to ambitious climate goals at the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference (also known as COP26) to be held in Glasgow, Scotland, from October 31 to November 12. “Wherever we deliver care, in our hospitals, clinics, and communities around the world, we are already responding to the health harms caused by climate change,” reads the letter from health professionals....

Without proper treatment, VTE can block blood flow in a vein carrying blood back to the heart or lungs. This can cause serious damage to your tissues and organs, or even death. The good news is that you can reduce your risk of VTE through lifestyle changes and medication when appropriate. Here are five facts that doctors wish everyone knew about VTE. 1. Some Patient Populations Are at Higher Risk “About 40 percent of all VTE occur in hospitals or shortly after discharge, and about 30 percent of all VTE occur in cancer patients,” says Mary Cushman, MD, a hematologist and the medical director of the thrombosis and hemostasis program at the University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington....

1. Swap Out Hamburgers and Hot Dogs for Lean Turkey Burgers, Salmon Burgers, and Veggie Burgers Nothing says “summer BBQ” quite like a juicy hamburger or hot dog, but unfortunately they can be hard to digest for people with UC, due to their high fat content. Additionally, research published in the Journal of Crohn’s and Colitis in April 2022 found that red meat consumption is associated with an increased risk of developing UC....

It’s important to note that breathing exercises are a complementary therapy, says Dr. Lin. “Deep breathing should not replace any of the other medicines or interventions that your doctor recommends,” she says. Put differently, deep breathing is not an alternative therapy. There’s a lot to recommend deep breathing as a complementary therapy, says Baxter Bell, MD, a former family doctor who now teaches yoga and practices medical acupuncture. “There really aren’t any side effects, and breath exercises can be accessed any time of the day....

Owning a pet comes with great responsibility, sure, but research suggests it may also come with significant health benefits. Bear in mind, though, that the vast majority of research about the effects of pets on human health are observational, meaning they suggest a link between these two factors rather than a cause-and-effect relationship. Read on for six ways having a pet may help you stay healthier and happier. 1. Pets Promote Social Connectedness Having a dog gets you outside, where you’ll naturally find yourself interacting and engaging with your community on a regular basis....

While it means that your cancer has spread from the original tumor to other parts of your body, this subtype of invasive breast cancer tends to grow slowly and be less aggressive than other subtypes, according to Adam Brufsky, MD, PhD, codirector of the Comprehensive Breast Cancer Center at the University of Pittsburgh. And new therapies are helping patients live longer than ever before. To help you regain a sense of control over your health and make the treatment decisions that are best for you, we gathered answers to some of the most pressing questions people have about HR-positive/HER-2-negative metastatic breast cancer....

Unfortunately, though, receiving a diagnosis for BPD — which can be effectively treated through psychotherapy — isn’t always easy. For one thing, popular attitudes about the disorder can reduce your chances of receiving a BPD diagnosis. “BPD in general has a fair amount of stigma attached to it, and so there can be reluctance on the part of clinicians to diagnose it,” says John Santopietro, MD, a board-certified psychiatrist and the senior vice president of Hartford HealthCare in Hartford, Connecticut....

Of course, taking your medication and following your doctor’s orders is one way to help ensure treatment effectiveness. But it’s equally important to pay attention to the lifestyle choices you make every day. Do you practice any of the following eight common habits? If so, follow the suggestions to swap those behaviors for other, healthier habits to help better manage your psoriatic arthritis. 1. Drinking too much alcohol “Some patients notice that if they drink too much alcohol, they have a flare-up,” says Zhanna Mikulik, MD, an immunologist and rheumatologist who’s an assistant professor at Ohio State University’s Wexner Medical Center in Columbus....

Back pain — the most common symptom of ankylosing spondylitis — and stiffness get worse with rest, so they’re probably at their worst in the morning, just when you want to get your day started. You might also have pain and stiffness in other areas of your body, such as your neck, shoulders, hips, or feet. While it’s important to work with your doctor to find the right ankylosing spondylitis medications for you, there are also some natural pain-relief strategies you can try to help manage your back pain and other symptoms....

To find a meal plan that works for you, consult with a registered dietitian. This way, you can be sure that you are eating foods that provide the most nutrition, says Russell Mark Reisner, MD, an oncologic surgeon at the Cancer Treatment Centers of America in Philadelphia. Liver Cancer: A Healthy Diet To help maintain your weight and strength as you fight liver cancer, consider these dietary dos and don’ts:...

Are you curious about what resources are available for someone with ADHD? The following is a list of organizations that provide background, statistics, and treatment information, and a glossary of common terms related to ADHD. Learn More About ADHD Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) The CDC offers information on statistics, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of ADHD. Plus, parents can learn more about how to boost learning success among children with ADHD in the classroom....

These are called flares, and your doctor can help you recognize and properly treat them to better manage your AS. Ankylosing Spondylitis Flares: An Overview People with AS have chronic inflammation of the sacroiliac joints that connect the spine to the pelvis, according to the Spondylitis Association of America. Back pain is the most common symptom of AS, although it’s not always the first one to appear, says Robert Goldfien, MD, a retired rheumatologist who worked at Kaiser Permanente East Bay in Richmond, California....

Why would any sane person stay in this type of relationship? Often, the partner of an emotionally unavailable person has complicated emotional problems of his or her own; low self-esteem or childhood trauma that led them to believe they do not deserve good things in life.Laura Peterson, a clinical psychologist and relationship expert, counsels couples with intimacy issues.“The wives of emotionally unavailable men are very patient in the way they understand their spouse loves them, but he just has problems expressing it,” Peterson says....

Read on to get the most up-to-date info on developments in asthma research and how to prevent asthma attacks and minimize symptoms, plus way more about taking control of the condition. RELATED: Everything You Should Know About Severe Asthma Diet for Asthma “For the most part, what you eat won’t affect your asthma,” says Mitchell Grayson, MD, the director of the division of allergy and immunology at Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, and a professor of pediatrics at Ohio State University....

While there are some well-known migraine triggers, it’s important to figure out which ones affect you, as triggers are unique to each individual. Here are some of the most common habits that can bring on a migraine. If you recognize that you’re doing them, try to kick them to the curb. 1. Feeling stressed “Stress is a huge factor and is often identified as a common migraine trigger,” says Priyanka Chaudhry, MD, a neurologist at Baylor Scott and White Headache Medicine Specialists of North Texas and a partner with the Baylor Neuroscience Center in Dallas....

As a self-proclaimed perfectionist, I find it hard to acknowledge when I don’t get things right. Now that I’m a bit older, and hopefully wiser, I’ve come to see mistakes as a means for personal growth. I observe this dynamic in action while living with psoriasis. When I started thinking about the mistakes I’ve made with my psoriasis, the list quickly grew. Here are my five biggest psoriasis mistakes and what I’ve learned from them....

What Is Ketamine? Ketamine (Ketalar) is widely known as a quick-acting prescription sedative used in humans for minor surgery and in animals as a tranquilizer. It has also garnered a reputation as a party drug (dubbed Special K or vitamin K), because when it’s taken illegally and recreationally at high doses, ketamine causes hallucinations similar to those experienced with LSD. While there was some consideration of ketamine’s antidepressant potential back in the 1970s when it was first approved by the U....

Will Williams, who studied in Bali and India before becoming the founding teacher of Beeja Meditation in London, believes that mindfulness techniques can change the way you’re wired. “Meditation can provide you and your nervous system with a lot of resilience,” he says. “You don’t find yourself reacting to triggers nearly so much, leaving you feeling calm, clear, and ready to seize the day.” Williams’s clients have told him they’ve reaped multiple benefits from meditation, including a reduced stress level, and lower blood pressure and cholesterol — all changes that may help prevent cardiovascular disease, heart attack, and stroke....