Discusses primary biliary cholangitis (PBC). Looks at causes and symptoms. Covers how it is diagnosed and treated. Also looks at symptoms of advanced liver damage such as variceal bleeding and osteoporosis.

Hormone therapy treats prostate cancer by lowering the level of certain hormones in the body. These hormones are called androgens. Prostate cancer needs androgens to grow. The main androgen is testosterone. Reducing the level of testosterone can slow the growth of prostate cancer and even shrink the tumors. The...

Exercise is one of the most important treatments for fibromyalgia. Regular exercise will strengthen your muscles, increase blood flow to the muscles, and increase your endurance. It also may reduce the risk of tiny injuries to the muscles that may cause more pain. Exercise may also help you sleep better and improve your...

Provides a summary of interactions with vitamins, herbs, and food

Cordyceps How Much Is Usually Taken by Athletes? The recommended intake of cordyceps is 3 to 9 grams taken twice daily as a liquid extract, as food, or as powdered extract. 1. Side Effects There are insufficient studies on the safety of cordyceps. However, it has a long history of use as a food and is generally...

How you feel about your body (your body image) may change when you have cancer. It is common to feel angry, frustrated, or disappointed after cancer surgery or during treatment for cancer. And it may be hard to adjust. Changes that may affect a person's body image include: Losing a breast because of breast cancer...

You may be worried about having enough energy to exercise. Remember that exercise can actually give you more energy. Most people feel more energetic throughout the day after they start to be more active. Here are some tips to help you. Eat a balanced diet. Unless you're exercising for long periods of time, you don't...

The combination of bictegravir, emtricitabine, and tenofovir AF is used to treat human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. Bictegravir is in a class of medications called integrase strand transfer inhibitors (INSTIs). Emtricitabine and...

Daridorexant is used to treat people who have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep (insomnia). Daridorexant is in a class of medications called orexin receptor antagonists. It works by blocking the action of a certain natural substance in the...

Provides a summary of interactions with vitamins, herbs, and food