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In people with Cushing syndrome, “too much cortisol leads to a more rounded face, pinkish red cheeks, thinner skin with easy bruises, a puffy neck, and a worsening upper back hump,” Dr. Ghalib ...
Abundant visible light to the eyes gives health benefits through its association with the timing of melatonin synthesis, maintenance of normal and robust circadian rhythms, and reduced risk of seasonal affective disorder. [10] On the negative side, UV is a mutagen and carcinogen for skin.
A woman is hoping to raise awareness after learning she has a “painful” rare condition that makes her allergic to her period. Georgina Jelley — a 28-year-old from London, England — was ...
Dry eyes (due to loss of corneal moisture). [24] A sense of irritation, discomfort, or pain in the eyes. A tingling sensation behind the eyes or the feeling of grit or sand in the eyes. Excessive tearing that is often made worse by exposure to cold air, wind, or bright lights. Swelling or redness of the eyes. Stare; Lid lag (Von Graefe's sign)
Cold shock response is a series of neurogenic cardio-respiratory responses caused by sudden immersion in cold water . In cold water immersions, such as by falling through thin ice, cold shock response is perhaps the most common cause of death. [ 1] Also, the abrupt contact with very cold water may cause involuntary inhalation, which, if ...
We've all grown up thinking that sitting too close to the television is damaging to our eyes ... but that might not be the case. Technology spawns lots of confusion ... and a few affectionately ...
1,500 per year (US) [ 2] Hypothermia is defined as a body core temperature below 35.0 °C (95.0 °F) in humans. [ 2] Symptoms depend on the temperature. In mild hypothermia, there is shivering and mental confusion. In moderate hypothermia, shivering stops and confusion increases. [ 3] In severe hypothermia, there may be hallucinations and ...
The shifts the researchers found might help explain numerous age-related health changes, such as muscle loss, because “your body is breaking down food differently,” Zeltser said. Researchers ...