Joseph J. Mefford

Certain natural methods may help reduce the hepatitis B viral load. Making lifestyle changes, such as avoiding alcohol, maintaining a healthy weight, and eating a balanced diet, are just a few.

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Can natural options help reduce the hepatitis B viral load? Can natural options successfully manage the hepatitis B viral load? Read on to learn more about natural treatments and whether they are effective.

It's not always possible to predict a stroke one month before, but warning signs can include feeling dizzy all of a sudden, experiencing a severe headache, or having vision problems.

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Do You Know the Warning Signs of a Stroke? A stroke can come on suddenly. Warning signs one month before a stroke include a loss of balance, changes in alertness, and vision problems.

Usually, it takes around 15–20 years for atypical cervical cells occurring from the human papillomavirus (HPV) to progress to cervical cancer. However, this can vary between individuals.

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How long does cervical cancer take to develop? What to know It may take several years for cervical cancer to develop from atypical cells in a person's cervix due to human papillomavirus (HPV) infection.

Fingernail ridges are visible lines or grooves on the nail’s surface. They can run vertically from the cuticle to the tip of the nail (known as longitudinal ridges) or horizontally across the nail (known as Beau lines).

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Notice Ridges on Your Fingernails? Here’s What That Could Tell You About Your Health Fingernail ridges can appear as horizontal or vertical lines on your nails. Vitamin deficiencies, aging, injury, and health conditions can cause them.

Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is a condition that affects a person’s thinking and memory skills, but not enough to significantly affect day-to-day life. In contrast, dementia can cause significant memory loss, confusion, personality changes, and disability.

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Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) versus dementia Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is less severe than dementia. Learn more about the similarities and differences between MCI versus dementia.

Why do coughs get worse at night? Certain illnesses might cause a dry cough at night. Acid reflux, for example, is more likely to move stomach acid back up into your esophagus when lying down, resulting in a cough.

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Can't Stop Coughing at Night? Here's What To Do Coughing at night can be a sign of different illnesses and infections. From allergies to acid reflux, figure out what's causing a dry cough at night.

Thiotepa (thye oh TEP a) is a generic medication that’s prescribed for certain types of cancer. The brand-name version of this drug is Tepadina. The cost of thiotepa with or without insurance can depend on several factors.

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Thiotepa cost 2024: Coupons and more Thiotepa is a prescription drug used to treat certain types of cancer. Learn how to lower long-term costs, and more.

Sleepwalking is a condition that causes a person to get up and move while asleep and semiconscious, not fully aware of their surroundings.

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5 Possible Causes of Sleepwalking Sleepwalking is a hereditary condition that commonly affects children. It's caused by things like sleep deprivation, fever, medications, and neurological conditions.

Tikosyn (dofetilide) is a brand-name oral capsule prescribed for atrial flutter and atrial fibrillation. Tikosyn has interactions with some other drugs. Examples include cimetidine (Tagamet HB) and metformin (Fortamet, Glumetza).

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Tikosyn interactions: Other medications, alcohol, and more Tikosyn is a brand-name drug used to treat atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter. Discover drug interactions in depth, when to avoid Tikosyn, and more.

Interstitial lung disease (ILD) is a broad term for a group of conditions that cause lung inflammation and/or fibrosis (scarring).

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Shortness of Breath, Chest Pain, and Other Symptoms of Interstitial Lung Disease Interstitial lung disease (ILD) is a broad term for a group of conditions that cause lung inflammation and/or fibrosis, making breathing difficult.

Functional heartburn is a type of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) where individuals experience heartburn symptoms. It does not include observable damage to the esophagus during endoscopy and abnormal acid exposure in the esophagus.

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Functional heartburn: Symptoms, causes, and treatment Functional heartburn involves symptoms similar to GERD. However, it does not include damage to the esophageus. Learn more about the symptoms, causes, and treatment here.

Researchers do not yet understand the exact nature of the relationship between bipolar disorder and dementia. However, the two conditions share several features. Recent research suggests both are associated with progressive cognitive decline.

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Bipolar and dementia: Are they connected? Some research suggests there may be a connection between bipolar disorder and dementia. However, more research is needed to verify the link. Learn more here.