Apple cider vinegarhas been used as an alternative therapy for decades with claims it can help to lower blood sugar, blood pressure, weight, inflammation, and more. There is minimal research around the health claims of apple cider vinegar—especially related to its effects ongout—but there are a few studies that support some of these claims. Here, we take a closer look at apple cider vinegar, gout, and health claims related to them....

Key TakeawaysNew features in the Apple Watch and Health app allow users to track their menstrual cycle using basal body temperature sensors.The period tracking feature is meant to help with family planning, rather than preventing pregnancy.Other features include enhanced tools to track heart rhythm, sleep, and medications. Key Takeaways New features in the Apple Watch and Health app allow users to track their menstrual cycle using basal body temperature sensors.The period tracking feature is meant to help with family planning, rather than preventing pregnancy....

Key TakeawaysThe FDA has cleared Apple’s AirPods Pro 2 to function as OTC hearing aids for people with mild to moderate hearing loss.The AirPods Pro 2 include a clinically validated hearing test and personalized hearing settings.Audiologists say that AirPods Pro 2 are an affordable and convenient option, but they may not be ideal for those with complex hearing needs. Key Takeaways The FDA has cleared Apple’s AirPods Pro 2 to function as OTC hearing aids for people with mild to moderate hearing loss....

Key Takeaways About one in three people are considered highly susceptible to motion sickness, and the latest iOS update has a feature designed to help. Vehicle Motion Cues, available with Apple’s iOS 18 update, is designed to reduce motion sickness when using an iPhone or iPad in a moving vehicle. The feature uses animated dots on the screen’s edges to represent the vehicle’s movements without interfering with the content. Using the device’s sensors, Vehicle Motion Cues detects when the user is in a moving vehicle....

Pain is one of the several unexpected consequences ofstroke. Post-stroke pain is not typically among the early stroke symptoms, and it may take weeks or months for post-stroke pain to develop.Because it takes a while for post-stroke pain to begin, stroke survivors often consider the physical pain after a stroke to be related to “aging,” stress, or something else. peepo / Getty Images Approaches to Different Types of Post-Stroke Pain There are several different kinds of post-stroke pain, and each requires a tailored approach....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsAbout Autism AppsApps for CommunicationGoal-Tracking AppsApps for Teaching Social SkillsSensory Apps Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents About Autism Apps Apps for Communication Goal-Tracking Apps Apps for Teaching Social Skills Sensory Apps Apps for autism, available for smartphones and pads (and, in some cases, desktop computers) are fast becoming key tools for success. There are many different categories of “autism apps,” and they serve a wide range of needs and situations....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsApricot: A Stone Fruit With Generous BenefitsNutritional BreakdownWhat Are the Healthiest Forms of Apricots?Apricot Intolerance and Allergy SymptomsCyanide Risk of Apricot Kernels (the Pit)Apricot on Glycemic Index Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Apricot: A Stone Fruit With Generous Benefits Nutritional Breakdown What Are the Healthiest Forms of Apricots? Apricot Intolerance and Allergy Symptoms Cyanide Risk of Apricot Kernels (the Pit) Apricot on Glycemic Index...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesAppearanceNonsurgical OptionsSurgical OptionsBody Care Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Appearance Nonsurgical Options Surgical Options Body Care “Apron belly” is a term commonly used to describe a sagging stomach with excess skin and fatty tissue that hangs from the abdomen. It is medically known as apannusstomach or an abdominal pannus. This skin flap can appear after pregnancy, excessive weight gain, or significant weight loss....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsComparison of Aquaphor vs. VaselineAquaphor: What It Is and How It WorksVaseline: What It Is and How It WorksWho Should Be Careful?Which Should You Use? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Comparison of Aquaphor vs. Vaseline Aquaphor: What It Is and How It Works Vaseline: What It Is and How It Works Who Should Be Careful? Which Should You Use? Aquaphor and Vaseline are popular over-the-counter (OTC) moisturizers with various uses....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsBenefitsFormulationsResults and SafetyApplication FrequencyArbutin vs. Retinol vs. Kojic AcidAlternatives Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Benefits Formulations Results and Safety Application Frequency Arbutin vs. Retinol vs. Kojic Acid Alternatives Arbutinis an active skin-lightening ingredient in many skin care products that treat hyperpigmentation (dark spots). A naturally occurring compound found in the leaves of the bearberry plant (Arctostaphylos uva-ursi), arbutin inhibits melanin production, effectively reducing the appearance of melasma, sunspots, freckles, and age spots....

There have been reports questioning whether air fryers are bad for you and if they pose a risk of cancer. While air fryers themselves don’t causecancer, air frying does produce compounds, calledacrylamides, which are “probable"carcinogens(cancer-causing agents). Air fryers are beneficial in that they give you the taste and texture of deep-fried foods but with minimal oil (reducing your risk of heart disease).The small amount of oil also reduces your exposure to acrylamides when compared to cooking in a deep fryer....

If you work on a farm or in a veterinary clinic, you may wonder if it’s safe to take medication made for animals. This might be tempting if you are sick and you have easy access to animal medication.FatCamera / Getty ImagesThere are a lot of problems with this. The first is that it is illegal. Veterinarians can’t dispense animal medication for human use. This includes drugs likeantibiotics.This should be clear on the package....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsReasons for Use"Natural" ProductsFoodsHerbsSupplements Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Reasons for Use “Natural” Products Foods Herbs Supplements Aphrodisiacs include food, drinks, or drugs used to increase yourlibidoor sex drive. They may also improve your performance or increase your pleasure during sex. While some substances can impact your body, research often fails to prove their effect on desire. Others can have harmful or even lethal results....