As more and more U.S. states expand marijuana legalization, and with weed usage on the rise, doctors and advocates are warning about a little-known condition affecting heavy users of the drug. Cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome, or CHS, causes severe abdominal pain, nausea and “cyclic vomiting” among regular marijuana users — and can lead to extreme dehydration and, […]
Acute bronchitis typically gets better in 10 or fewer days. Unfortunately, the cough can stick around for weeks, according to the Mayo Clinic. 5. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) This is an umbrella term for long-term lung diseases including chronic bronchitis and emphysema. “Chronic bronchitis is notorious for causing a chronic cough,” Dr. Hoyte says. […]
Illustration by Sara Andreasson for HuffPost This story is part of Pain in America, a nine-part series looking at some of the underlying causes of the opioid addiction crisis and how we treat pain. The story we’ve been telling about the opioid overdose crisis in the United States, says civil rights lawyer Kate Nicholson, is […]
Building an empire Courtesy Marie Denee creator, thecurvyfashionista.com “I’ve been single for a few years, but in hindsight, it was much needed,” says Marie Leggette, who runs fashion empire TheCurvyFashionista.com. “As an entrepreneur, being single has allowed me to focus on growing my media brand.” After a relationship left her wanting more, Marie decided to […]
In a January 31 press conference, Nancy Messionnier, M.D., the director of the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, said that “At this time, CDC does not have direct evidence that asymptomatic individuals are transmitting this virus.” Transmission during the incubation period didn’t seem to contribute to the spread of other serious human coronavirus […]
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Having a chronic illness like ulcerative colitis affects your health in so many ways, from the daily issues, like terrible pain, to the big picture, like an increased risk of colorectal cancer. The connection between ulcerative colitis and colorectal cancer can be scary and confusing, but it’s an important one to understand. Here’s what you […]
The good news is that gastroenteritis usually goes away on its own, Dr. Tripathi says. But, she adds, if you’re struggling to keep fluids down (a common problem with gastroenteritis), it’s definitely time to see a doctor. 3. The pain has stuck around for more than a day, and it’s spreading into your back. Keep […]
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