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‘Why do I have restless legs at night?’: Ask a doctor

For some people, sleepless nights can be caused by racing thoughts, reactions to caffeine or overstimulation from using devices too close to bedtime.
But for those affected by restless legs syndrome (RLS), getting quality rest can seem impossible.
RLS is a nervous system condition that causes an irresistible urge to move the legs, often accompanied by tingling, pain, numbness or a sensation of «pulling.»
'HOW MUCH SLEEP IS TOO MUCH?' ASK A DOCTOR
Fox News Digital spoke to two medical doctors to learn more about the condition, as well as ways to reduce the triggers and symptoms.
Restless legs syndrome is a neurological condition that results in the uncomfortable urge to move the legs.
«This usually happens in the evening or night when someone is sitting or lying down, but can happen anytime someone is sitting for a prolonged period of time, like riding in a car or a plane,» Beth Oller, M.D., a family physician with Rooks County Health Center in Stockton, Kansas, told Fox News..

12 Weird Symptoms Endocrinologists Say You Should Never Ignore

Endocrinologists are used to people not knowing what they do. Patients often assume that, for example, Dr. Rasa Kazlauskaite spends her days focused on the “love hormones,” like testosterone and estrogen. She reminds them that we all have a variety of hormones and hormone-producing glands with important jobs—including the pituitary gland, which oversees everything from growth to metabolism, and adrenal glands, which produce the stress hormone cortisol.

Plus, endocrinologists treat conditions like diabetes, thyroid disease, polycystic ovary syndrome, and even osteoporosis. “We also help people figure out the causes of increased weight and help them lose weight and improve their metabolism,” says Kazlauskaite, who’s the director of the diabetes technology program at Rush University Medical Center. In other words: Endocrinologists encounter a wide variety of symptoms all day, every day. Here are some surprising ones that concern them the most, even though patients don’t usually recognize..

What Vaccine Side Effects Really Mean

Vaccine side effects like soreness, fever, and fatigue scare some people out of getting their shots. Ask a doctor, though, and they’ll tell you these unpleasant symptoms have a silver lining: they’re a signal that your immune system is firing up in response to the shot, doing exactly what it’s supposed to do.

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“If you feel bad after the vaccine, at least feel good about feeling bad,” says Dr. Kevin Dieckhaus, chief of infectious diseases at UConn Health and co-author of a 2023 study on COVID-19 vaccine side effects.

But is it a bad sign if you don’t get side effects after a shot? Does a pain-free next day mean the vaccine didn’t work?

Probably not. Here’s why.

Why do vaccines cause side effects?

Vaccines work by mimicking an infection. They introduce your body to a weakened or broken-down form of a particular pathogen so it can practice defending itself against the real thing. This involves creating antibodies, proteins that attack foreign invade..

Family selling dream home to fund life-saving treatment for 5-year-old daughter

A family in Queensland, Australia, is faced with selling their dream home to raise funds for their daughter’s life-saving therapy, which will cost a staggering $3 million.
Tallulah Moon, 5, has been diagnosed with SPG56, a degenerative brain disease that is caused by a rare gene mutation.
Tallulah was a healthy, happy baby until shortly after her first birthday, when she suddenly began to lose her motor skills.
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«She was hitting all of her milestones, and then suddenly she experienced a really steep regression — her abilities sort of fell like an avalanche off the cliff, and it was terrifying,» Golden Whitrod, Tallulah Moon’s mother, told Fox News Digital during an on-camera interview.
«She went from a little girl who was walking and talking to suddenly not even being able to sit up on her own, not being able to lift her arms above her shoulders or hold up her neck,» Whitrod ..

Woman accidentally swallows wedding ring while taking vitamins, X-ray shows

An Atlanta woman was taking her daily vitamins on vacation when she accidentally swallowed her diamond wedding ring.
Dannah McMichael, 39, and her husband, Randy McMichael, were on vacation in Phuket, Thailand, when the unthinkable happened.
«We went out for dinner and drinks and when I got back, I wanted to shower,» she told SWNS.
WOMAN SWALLOWS ENGAGEMENT RING IN HER SLEEP: ‘HOW? I DON’T KNOW, BUT I DID!'
The travel blogger said she was «beyond jet-lagged» after a long day of traveling and was preparing to shower when she took off her wedding ring and accidentally swallowed it with a handful of vitamins.
«Without looking, I threw everything in my mouth and washed it down with water,» she said.
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McMichael told Fox News Digital that she immediately started choking, but thought it was the magnesium pills that had gotten caught in her throat.
«When I started choking on the pills and n..

9 Things You Should Do for Your Brain Health Every Day, According to Neurologists

Taking care of your cognitive health ought to be—well, a no-brainer. According to a survey published in March, 87% of Americans are concerned about age-related memory loss and a decline in brain function as they grow older, yet only 32% believe they can take action to help controlthat trajectory.

“All of us want to be cognitively intact for as long as possible,” says Dr. Seemant Chaturvedi, a neurologist and stroke specialist at the University of Maryland Medical Center. The good news, he adds, is that “there are definitely risk factors that can be modified.” Prioritizing healthy behaviors can increase the likelihood that, when we reach our 70s and 80s, we’re still able to summon important memories, drive a car, and engage in a wide variety of activities, Chaturvedi says. And there’s no such thing as “too young” to start taking these steps.

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With that in mind, we asked four neurologists what we should all do every day for better brain health.

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Should You Use Retinol and Retinoids?

It’s no surprise that the skin care industry is having a moment. Instagram influencers are hawking expensive products left and right, and young TikTok users are continuously sharing their latest “must-have” products from Sephora.

Two terms that consistently get mentioned when people talk about their skin care routines online are “retinoids” and “retinol.” These products are touted for their ability to reduce fine lines and wrinkles and stimulate collagen production for younger looking skin. But are they as effective as everyone says?

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Below, we cover everything you need to know about retinoids and retinol so you can figure out if they’re a good addition to your skin care routine.

What are retinoids and retinol?

Retinoids are a class of prescription medications that are derived from vitamin A, says Dr. Alexis Livingston Young, a dermatologist at Hackensack University Medical Center. Retinol is a type of retinoid that is available over the counter…

Skin, hair benefits of jojoba oil, widely used in cosmetics, according to expert

Jojoba oil can contribute to several health benefits by topical applications to the skin and hair.
Many of the benefits jojoba oil could present are cosmetic ones, such as moisturizing dry, damaged skin and healing wounds, an expert told Fox News Digital.
Jojoba oil is created through the extraction of oil from the seeds of the fruit-bearing plant, Simmondsia chinensis.
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«They take the seeds, which resemble dark coffee beans, and then they use either a cold press or a solvent extraction, and then you get an oil that's like a light yellow color,» Jenna Volpe, a Texas-based registered dietitian and herbalist, told Fox News Digital in a phone call.
The topical application of jojoba oil to the skin or hair comes with health benefits, largely due to its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
Read below to learn more about jojoba oil and its cosmetic benefits.
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Bird flu concerns mount as California reports more human cases

Concerns about bird flu — officially known as avian influenza A (H5) — continue to mount, particularly in California.
As of Oct. 14, the state has had six confirmed and five possible human cases of bird flu, according to the California Department of Public Health (CDPH).
All of the affected individuals reportedly had direct contact with infected cattle at nine dairy farms, the department stated.
FIRST CASE OF HUMAN BIRD FLU DIAGNOSED WITHOUT EXPOSURE TO INFECTED ANIMALS, CDC SAYS
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is conducting tests to confirm the five possible cases.
All the individuals experienced «mild symptoms,» including eye redness or discharge (conjunctivitis), the CDPH stated. None were hospitalized.
There is not a concern at this point about human-to-human transmission, according to the agency.
«Given the amount of exposure to infected cows, evidence continues to suggest only animal-to-human spread of the virus in California,» said the CDPH statement…

‘Hurricane babies,’ plus whooping cough and emotional eating

— A major health system in Florida delivered 67 babies during Hurricane Milton
— Nutritionist warns the presidential election could trigger emotional eating
— Whooping cough cases have increased more than 340% since last year
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