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Metatarsalgia is a common foot condition that involves pain in the forefoot, usually arising following significant stress and injury to the head of the metatarsals. Foot Physiology The weight of the body is naturally transferred to the feet when standing and there is a transfer of force between the feet and the ground during simple movements such as walking. The […]
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The prostate gland is a mass of tissue just below the urinary bladder in males, about the size of a walnut. It is situated in the region called the bladder base. It extends all around the urethra like a doughnut, surrounding the neck of the bladder. Why is prostate anatomy important? The prostate in humans is involved in three major […]
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Post-infectious irritable bowel syndrome is triggered by a gastroenteritis infection. This results in the expression of various symptoms including abdominal pain and diarrhea. What is irritable bowel syndrome? Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a highly prevalent gastrointestinal disease, which is characterized by symptoms such as abdominal pain or discomfort, bloating, and irregularities with stool, such as diarrhea or constipation. However, […]
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Skip to: What is arthritis? The severity and prevalence of arthritis related to age Psoriatic arthritis Rheumatoid nodules and vasculitis Arthritis is a condition of joint inflammation. Several types of arthritis exist, with some involving the skin, immune system, and blood vessels. What is arthritis? Arthritis is a term used for inflammation of the joints, the tissues surrounding the […]
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A growing pool of evidence suggests that Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and Parkinson’s disease (PD) may share common pathological mechanisms, and that the presence of T2DM increases the risk of developing PD by 40%. Measuring blood sugar level. Image Credit: Neirfy / Shutterstock How is T2DM Connected to PD? PD, the second most common neurodegenerative disorder after Alzheimer’s disease, […]
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Skip to: Symptoms & Pathology Causes and Current Research Treatment Cleavage-resistant RIPK1-induced autoinflammatory (CRIA) syndrome, is a recently discovered autoinflammatory disease caused by mutations within the receptor-interacting serine/threonine-protein kinase 1 (RIPK1) gene. The exact prevalence of CRIA syndrome is still undetermined as it has only recently been identified as a disease. Seven people from three separate families in the U.S. […]
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All products featured on Allure are independently selected by our editors. However, when you buy something through our retail links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Fellow tattooed folks, I've got a question for you. Do ever get very itchy, seemingly for no reason at all? When you scratch, do you feel like your tattoos are raised — like they're trying […]
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This time last year, 2020 seemed an untarnished slate of glimmering possibility. A revival of the roaring twenties! we mused, lacking prescience into the pandemic that would unfurl shortly thereafter. Of course, Gatsby-esque gatherings are decidedly dangerous these days. In their place, we've turned to solo activities, found solace in simplicity, and cherished any semblance of routine amidst the chaos. […]
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With a thriving makeup line and regularly-changing hair colors, Lady Gaga's gorgeous skin is often undeservedly upstaged. The singer is positively glowing in all of the shots she shares on Instagram, including barefaced selfies. It turns out that may be because she's been working on a custom skin-care routine for herself, according to a new post — but fans think […]
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After heart attack injury, several fatty-acid-derived bioactive molecules—including one called resolvin D1—play an essential signaling role to safely clear inflammation and help repair heart muscle. The mechanism of how this resolution occurs is not well-understood. There is a receptor on the surface of many immune cells called ALX/FRP2, and in models of atherosclerosis, ALX/FPR2 is known to act as a […]
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