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If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our site, SheKnows may receive an affiliate commission. You only want the best when it comes to skin products for your baby, and that’s especially true when your little one has eczema. Also known as atopic dermatitis, eczema “is a chronic inflammatory skin condition characterized by red, itchy and inflamed patches.” Dr. Calvin Williamsdermatologist at Essential Dermatology Groupsays SheKnows. These eczema outbreaks can occur anywhere on the body, but in babies, they tend to appear on the face, knees, elbows, scalp, or neck folds, pediatrician Dr. Mona…

Androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) is a common treatment for prostate cancer, aimed at reducing the levels of male hormones (androgens) such as testosterone, which can stimulate the growth of prostate cancer cells. While ADT can effectively slow the progression of prostate cancer, it often causes a number of side effects due to the drastic reduction of testosterone in the patient’s body. Below, some of the more common side effects of ADT are discussed, as well as their impact on patients’ lives. Hot flashes One of the most commonly reported side effects of ADT is hot flashes. These sudden, intense…

In a heated family feud sparked by a newborn’s name, a mother stands steadfastly behind her choice to honor her husband’s late mother, while his stepmom unleashes a barrage of emotional guilt trips. This drama, ripe for reality TV, highlights the complexities of family dynamics and the true meaning of names. Short summary: A mother names her baby after her husband’s late mother, sparking a feud with the husband’s stepmother. The stepmother feels insulted and demands that the name be changed, showing extreme entitlement. The couple remain steadfast in their decision, stressing the importance of honoring family heritage. Let’s face…

Study finds over 60% of adults want to be notified, with preferences varying by age, gender, race and education Study: Public attitudes toward disclosure of use of artificial intelligence in health care. Image credit: MUNGKHOOD STUDIO/Shutterstock.com In a recent article published in JAMA Network Openresearchers explored the US public’s perceptions and attitudes about the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare. Their findings indicate that the majority of respondents want to be informed about the use of artificial intelligence in the healthcare services they access. Background Patient notification is an important part of research and clinical ethics. Informed consent and…

December 12, 2024 • Research Highlights Firearm injuries and deaths among youth are a major public health concern. While safe storage is a proven safety measure, less than 30% of homes with children report storing firearms locked and unloaded; . In a new study funded by the National Institute of Mental Health, researchers aimed to address this gap by testing the effectiveness of two scalable approaches to promoting safe firearm storage when used during routine well-child visits.What is the Safe Firearms Storage Program?Multiple medical societies and the US Office of the Surgeon General endorse clinicians as a critical source of…

The word “hysteria” comes from the Greek word “hystera”, which means womb. Since Ancient Egypt and Greece, many female ailments have been blamed on being female. In fact, until 1980, hysteria was an official medical diagnosis defined as a mental disorder in the American Psychiatric Association’s Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. Let’s take a look at the history of hysteria and how gender has affected the way doctors throughout the ages have approached women’s health. Ancient Greeks & Egyptians: Wandering Wombs The earliest known documentation of hysteria is found in a kahun papyrus dating back to around 1900…

Do you ever feel tired and wired? Can you relate to feeling like you’ve been sucked dry or that you’ll never feel normal again? It’s no secret that motherhood is both beautiful and challenging. From the physical strain of pregnancy and childbirth to the months of sleepless nights, the constant responsibility of caring for your little one and the hours spent breastfeeding — it’s no wonder some days can leave you feeling tired. Doctors have spent years studying the lasting effects of pregnancy and childbirth on mothers, and they’ve identified a condition that many of us face but isn’t often…

Revolutionizing dementia care: Discover how AI-powered portable MRI systems are breaking barriers to Alzheimer’s diagnosis, enabling early detection and global accessibility. Study: Portable low-field magnetic resonance imaging for the evaluation of Alzheimer’s disease. Image credit: illustrissima / Shutterstock A recent one Nature communications The study optimized portable LF-MRI acquisition and developed a machine learning pipeline to estimate brain morphometry and white matter hyperintensities (WMH) for the diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s disease (AD): Pathology and diagnosis AD is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects memory, thinking and behavior. Pathologically, it is characterized by the deposition of amyloid-β (Aβ) and the…

Part 2 In Part 1, I described my own work over the years as a gender-based men’s health professional and why I think it’s a great career choice for the future. Here I will describe in more detail who might be interested in an upcoming training program I will be offering in 2025. If you might be interested or know someone you think would be interested, this could be a great holiday gift, one that keeps on giving. Although I had an interest in mental health issues as a child growing up in a family with an angry and depressed…

The holidays probably aren’t the most wonderful time of year if you’ve recently lost a loved one. Grief is complicated and unpredictable, and staples of the season that used to bring you joy, like holidays and family traditions, can suddenly feel painful and overwhelming.”All we have to do in grief is the next best step,” he said Gina Moffa, LCSWa trauma-informed psychotherapist and author of “Moving On Doesn’t Mean Letting Go: A Modern Guide to Navigating Loss.” “It can feel confusing and awkward. And, in a way, it’s supposed to be. We’ve moved into a whole new landscape where we…