Jahangir Alam
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Got a pinched nerve? Strategies and treatments for pain relief
Harv Search Log A pinched nerve can cause discomfort that ranges from mild to severe, making it hard to go about your daily life. Whether it's sharp pain, tingling, or numbness, addressing the problem early can help you feel better faster.
By Jahangir Alamabout a year ago in Humans
How do trees and green spaces enhance our health?
Trees enhance life in a multitude of ways. They combat climate change by reducing greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. They muffle sound pollution and reduce air pollution, drawing in carbon dioxide and releasing oxygen. When rain pours from the skies, trees decrease stormwater runoff, preventing flooding and soil erosion. They also provide valuable habitats to support biodiversity in insects, birds, and other animals, and microorganisms. The list goes on.
By Jahangir Alam2 years ago in Humans
I Have a Vagina. I’m Not a Woman. And I’m Totally Cool with It.
Whenever people find out I’m transgender, there’s almost always an awkward pause. Usually that pause means there’s a question they want to ask, but they’re not sure if they’ll offend me. And it almost always has to do with my body.
By Jahangir Alam2 years ago in Humans
Dog bites: How to prevent or treat them
Each year, more than 4.5 million dog bites occur in the United States. Despite what you might assume, most of these incidents don't happen when an unfamiliar dog attacks someone in a park or another outdoor location. Instead, most dog bites are inflicted by a pet dog in a home.
By Jahangir Alam2 years ago in Humans
MEN'S HEALTH What complications can occur after prostate cancer surgery?
Earlier this year, US defense secretary Lloyd Austin was hospitalized for complications resulting from prostate cancer surgery. Details of his procedure, which was performed on December 22, were not fully disclosed. Press statements from the Pentagon indicated that Austin had undergone a minimally invasive prostatectomy, which is an operation to remove the prostate gland. Minimally invasive procedures are performed using robotic instruments passed through small "keyhole" incisions in the patient's abdomen.
By Jahangir Alam2 years ago in Humans
NUTRITION Why eat lower on the seafood chain?
Many health-conscious consumers have already cut back on hamburgers, steaks, and deli meats, often by swapping in poultry or seafood. Those protein sources are better than beef, and not just because they're linked to a lower risk of heart disease, diabetes, and cancer. Chicken and fish are also better for the environment, as their production uses less land and other resources and generates fewer greenhouse gas emissions.
By Jahangir Alam2 years ago in Humans
CHILD & TEEN HEALTH Chronic stomach pain in children: What's the most common cause?
The most common cause of chronic stomach pain in children isn't anything you can find on a test or cure with a medicine. And that can make it very challenging to diagnose — and treat.
By Jahangir Alam2 years ago in Humans
STAYING HEALTHY How well do you worry about your health?
Don't worry. It's good advice if you can take it. Of course that's not always easy, especially for health concerns. The truth is: it's impossible (and ill-advised) to never worry about your health. But are you worrying about the right things? Let's compare a sampling of common worries to the most common conditions that actually shorten lives. Then we can think about preventing the biggest health threats.
By Jahangir Alam2 years ago in Humans
DISEASES & CONDITIONS The wide-ranging effects of psoriasis
Decades ago, advertisements waxed on about the "heartbreak of psoriasis" — a skin disorder marked by noticeable patches of scaly skin — to the point that even people with garden-variety dry skin or dandruff worried they might also have the condition.
By Jahangir Alam2 years ago in Humans
