Cold Sweats: What to Know About Causes and Treatments, According to Experts
Plus, why you shouldn’t ignore them if they happen often. By: Korin Miller Published on November 20, 2020 Sweat is a normal bodily function—you sweat, for the most part, when your body gets hot and needs to cool down (think: when it’s when it’s warm outside, when you exercise, or even when you’re anxious, nervous, or afraid). […]
Drug Side Effects Explained
By Jim Morelli, MPH Medically Reviewed by Carol DerSarkissian, MD on March 07, 2022 From the homely aspirin to the most sophisticated prescription medicine on the market, all drugs come with side effects. Many are minor, some are just an inconvenience, a few are serious, and some are just plain strange. Perhaps the most common set of […]
Sore Throat
Last Updated March 2021 | This article was created by familydoctor.org editorial staff and reviewed by Robert “Chuck” Rich, Jr., MD, FAAFP What is a sore throat? A sore throat means that your throat hurts. It feels irritated or scratchy. You may feel mild discomfort or a burning pain. A sore throat may feel worse […]
Why being active helps your health
You can transform your life by being physically active. Exercise helps with not only your physical health but your mental health. It releases chemicals in your brain (endorphins) that have a positive effect on your mood and your body. It doesn’t take huge changes. Start small. Just keep moving, whatever your age or ability. You’ll […]
Choosing blood pressure medications
Many drugs are available to treat high blood pressure. Choosing the right one can be tricky. Learn how to find the best one for you. By Mayo Clinic Staff There are many different high blood pressure medications (antihypertensives) available, each with pros and cons. Your health care provider might prescribe more than one type to […]
Low-carb diet: Can it help you lose weight
Could a low-carb diet give you an edge in losing weight? By Mayo Clinic Staff Definition A low-carb diet limits carbohydrates — such as those found in grains, starchy vegetables and fruit — and emphasizes foods high in protein and fat. Many types of low-carb diets exist. Each diet has varying restrictions on the types […]
Everything you need to know about migraines
Migraine is a medical condition that involves severe, recurring headaches and other symptoms. A migraine episode is a type of headache. An episode usually occurs in stages and can last for several days. Severe cases can affect a person’s daily life, including their ability to work or study. Migraine can affect people in different ways, […]
Nausea and Vomiting
Also called: Emesis Summary What are nausea and vomiting? Nausea is when you feel sick to your stomach, as if you are going to throw up. Vomiting is when you throw up. What causes nausea and vomiting? Nausea and vomiting can be symptoms of many different conditions, including: Morning sickness during pregnancy Gastroenteritis (infection of your intestines) […]
Alcohol Use and Your Health
Drinking too much can harm your health. Excessive alcohol use led to approximately 95,000 deaths and 2.8 million years of potential life lost (YPLL) each year in the United States from 2011 – 2015, shortening the lives of those who died by an average of 29 years.1 Further, excessive drinking was responsible for 1 in 10 […]
Should you go to the ER? Don’t downplay potentially serious symptoms
Sometimes it’s obvious that a situation is an emergency. But sometimes it’s not. And in the heat of the moment, when the health of someone you know and love rests on your decision, how do you know what to do? Beaumont physicians understand the dilemma. Conversations with patients reveal many are hesitant to visit the […]