Mark Gurarie

5 days ago | health.com | Mark Gurarie

Viktor Cvetkovic / Getty Images Eczema is a chronic (long-lasting) inflammatory condition that causes rashes of scaly, irritated, itchy, dry skin. Affected areas can change color and harden. There’s no cure for eczema. You can go through flare-ups (periods of active symptoms) and remission (calmer periods). During flare-ups, the rash can spread to or develop in unaffected areas. Can Eczema Spread To Other Parts of Your Body? Eczema can spread to other parts of your body.

1 week ago | health.com | Mark Gurarie

Milan Markovic / Getty Images Tooth sensitivity, also known as dentin hypersensitivity, causes tooth pain in response to heat, cold, air flow, or light touch. It is a common issue, affecting about 10-30% of the population. Many dental conditions can cause tooth sensitivity, so it's important to seek dental care if you're feeling this type of pain in your teeth. Common Causes of Tooth Sensitivity The crown of the tooth—the part above the gumline—has a hard outer shell, or enamel.

1 week ago | health.com | Mark Gurarie

Images we create and what actually happens are always beautiful when we have imagination. / Getty Images Mucus, a fluid in your upper respiratory system, is usually clear. But a number of health conditions can cause it to turn brown. Also known as brown phlegm or sputum, brown mucus can be due to a range of lifestyle choices, environmental factors, and health conditions.

3 weeks ago | verywellhealth.com | Mark Gurarie

Many people who get migraines experience "brain fog"—a term used to describe symptoms of cognitive dysfunction, such as confusion, memory and language problems, and an inability to think, plan, or complete tasks. Managing brain fog involves learning how to ease and prevent migraine attacks, while developing strategies to cope with brain fog. Jump to Key Takeaways. Researchers have found that the longer and more intense a migraine is, the more severe the cognitive symptoms can be.

4 weeks ago | verywellhealth.com | Mark Gurarie |Jennifer Klump

Huma Sheikh, MD, is a neurologist who specializes in migraine and stroke. She taught and provided patient care at Brigham and Women's Hospital—Harvard University and Mount Sinai Hospital. She co-founded the Migraine and Vascular Section of the American Headache Society and has published migraine research. She runs a private practice and continues clinical work in headache and stroke care. A migraine is more than just a headache; it is a neurological disease.