No. Ear worm is what they are calling it when you get a song, phrase, or word stuck in your head. In clinical psychology, they call this a reverberating circuit, because it is like en electronic impulse that is getting bounced around in the brain in a pattern that is stuck. That is why you can think of a song before you go to bed and wake up with it still in the mind. Ringing noise in the ears is also known as tinnitus and is a symptom of many medications. MORE...

First of all, it is not against HIPAA to discuss health information with people who need to know health information, like the nursing staff and so forth. Also, they usually don't specify what specific ailment it is, but rather the department is made aware that there is a viral infection and to mind their universal precautions. Lastly, universal precautions basically cover any concern with when you should wear what. Basically universal precautions tell you to handle all bodily fluids as if they are contaminated and to wear your goggles, gowns, masks, and gloves all the time. It's the best way to be safe. MORE...

If your skin is very sensitive, you will want to speak with a dermatologist before putting anything on your skin for fear of furthering the problem. However, aloe vera, honey, and green tea are sometimes used for acne and are generally considered safe for sensitive skin. Make sure you check with a health care professional before you use any more products. You could cause scars and permanent damage with some products. MORE...

To the people who have morgellons, it is very real. It is hard to say if there is a psychological component, but research has shown that there is a level of stress and ill mental health that often accompanies these reports. However, perhaps morgellons diseases is real AND affects the psyche, as in perhaps they did not have delusions until they were invaded by an infectious pest. There is still much research needed before ruling if morgellons is in the body or in the mind. MORE...