Kathleen Davis Fnp
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Rochester, NY, United States
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Is hypnosis beneficial for weight loss?
Research suggests that hypnosis may aid weight loss in the short term. Learn more about this technique, including the possible benefits and risks of using it for weight loss. → Read More
Sleep deprivation: Causes, symptoms, and treatment
A lack of sleep can harm mental and physical health. Learn how much sleep is necessary, the effects of getting too little, and tips for better sleep. → Read More
Pregnancy symptoms week 1: Early signs
Women may not always experience pregnancy symptoms in week 1. However, signs of pregnancy 1 week after conception can include light bleeding and cramping. → Read More
COVID-19: Symptoms, incubation, prevention, and more
COVID-19 is a highly contagious infectious disease, resulting from a newly identified virus that belongs to the coronavirus family. Read all you need to know here. → Read More
Hepatitis C: Symptoms, causes, and treatments
Hepatitis C is the most common blood-borne viral infection in the U.S. This article provides symptoms, causes, treatments, and outlook for acute and chronic hepatitis C. → Read More
COVID-19 and diabetes: Risks, types, and prevention
People with both diabetes and COVID-19 are at risk of severe symptoms. Managing diabetes can reduce the risk of COVID-19 complications, such as pneumonia. → Read More
10 health risks of chronic heavy drinking: Liver disease, pancreatitis, cancer
Excessive and long-term alcohol use increases the risk of numerous serious health problems. Find out about some common conditions that can result. → Read More
Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency: What You Need To Know
Learn about the symptoms and treatment of exocrine pancreatic insufficiency, a condition where the pancreas does not make enough enzymes to digest food properly. → Read More
What are Barbiturates? Uses, Side Effects and Health Risks
Learn all about the effects of barbiturates, a class of drugs used to relax and help people sleep. This article will also look at the side effects and health risks for these drugs. → Read More
What are the Effects of Using Salvia?
Learn all about the effects of the drug salvia. Salvia is a fast-acting hallucinogenic plant that can distort sensations of time and space. → Read More
Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
Learn about takotsubo cardiomyopathy - also known as stress cardiomyopathy - a temporary heart condition that shares many of the symptoms of a heart attack. → Read More
Methamphetamine: Facts, Effects and Health Risks
Learn about methamphetamine, a highly addictive and illegal drug that is known for its euphoric effects. Methamphetamine is the second highest illicit drug used worldwide. → Read More
Body Dysmorphic Disorder: Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment
Learn about body dysmorphic disorder, an under-recognized psychiatric disorder characterized by excessive preoccupation with a minor or imagined physical defect. → Read More
Psilocybin: What are Magic Mushrooms? Effects and Risks
Learn all about psilocybin, a hallucinogenic substance that can be obtained from certain types of mushroom, commonly referred to as 'magic mushrooms.' → Read More
Hepatitis A: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
Hepatitis A is a viral infection of the liver that is spread person-to-person and via contaminated food and water. Learn more about the disease, its symptoms and treatment here. → Read More
Sleepwalking: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
Learn about sleepwalking, a disruptive sleep disorder that causes individuals to unconsciously engage in activities while they are asleep. → Read More
Fentanyl: Uses, Effects and Health Risks
Learn all about fentanyl, a potent opioid analgesic with a high abuse potential. This article looks at medical uses for the drug, along with its effects on the body. → Read More
Anxiety Attack Symptoms: Signs, Duration and Complications
Learn about the symptoms of anxiety attacks, including when they might occur, how long they can last for and what can be done about them. → Read More
Cataplexy: Symptoms, Causes and Treatment
Learn more about cataplexy, a sudden loss of voluntary muscle tone that is typically associated with narcolepsy and can lead to total body collapse. → Read More
Male Hypogonadism: Symptoms, Causes and Treatment
Male hypogonadism is a condition whereby the testes do not produce enough testosterone or sperm. Learn more about the symptoms, causes and treatment of hypogonadism here. → Read More