Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsBloating and Shortness of BreathPossible CausesTreatment OptionsPreventionWhen to Seek Medical CareFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Bloating and Shortness of Breath Possible Causes Treatment Options Prevention When to Seek Medical Care Frequently Asked Questions Bloatingcan occur for a variety of reasons, such as infrequent bowel movements, eating too quickly, swallowing air, and gastrointestinal virus or illnesses. It is physically uncomfortable, and sometimes painful, especially when it occurs with gas....

Key Takeaways What if a blood test could detect the earliest traces of cancer in your body before you display any signs or symptoms? Soon, the National Cancer Institute will give these blood tests a thorough evaluation, paving the way to wider accessibility if proven effective. Last month, President Biden highlighted this initiative, called theVanguard Trial, as a crucial piece of his administration’sCancer Moonshot Initiative. What Is the Cancer Moonshot Initiative?...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsConcerning SymptomsWhat to DoDiagnosisFAQ Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Concerning Symptoms What to Do Diagnosis FAQ Mostcauses of bloodshot eyesaren’t dangerous. Eye redness is usually short-lived and resolves on its own. However, it can sometimes be a sign of a serious condition that requires treatment, such as a severe infection, a corneal ulcer, or glaucoma. This article discusses red eyes and other symptoms that should not be ignored....

Key TakeawaysBlue light skin care has been entering the market as people spend more time in front of their screens.Experts agree that blue light emitted from the sun can be harmful, though there is some debate about whether blue light from digital screens is enough to damage the skin.Physical sunscreens that contain zinc oxide provide blue light protection. Key Takeaways Blue light skin care has been entering the market as people spend more time in front of their screens....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Are Body Aches?SymptomsTreatmentWhen to See Your Healthcare ProviderFAQ Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Are Body Aches? Symptoms Treatment When to See Your Healthcare Provider FAQ Seasonal allergiescan lead to body aches and pain, in addition to more common symptoms like congestion, coughing, andwatery eyes. This is primarily because allergic reactions can trigger inflammatory responses in the body.Repeatedly coughing and sneezing can lead to even more pain....

Key TakeawaysA new study suggests boiling hard tap water for two to five minutes and then filtering it can remove nearly 80% of nanoplastics and microplastics present.Although the health effects of micro and nanoplastics are still being studied, current research suggests they can cause oxidative stress, reproductive abnormalities, gastrointestinal dysfunction, and increased mortality.Experts recommend finding ways to cut down on plastic consumption in your daily routine, such as drinking out of metal water bottles and limiting the consumption of food packaged in plastic....

Key Takeaways Some people are turning to cannabis to ease menopause symptoms. What’s more, some physicians are recommending it. Sameena Rahman, MD, a board-certified OB-GYN at the Center for Gynecology and Cosmetics in Chicago, said that cannabis has helped some of her patients manage mood or sleep problems during menopause. She said she’d recommend cannabis to patients who don’t want to take first-line treatments likehormonal therapy. “The reality is people are using cannabis....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is CBD?Heart FailurePossible BenefitsSide EffectsBest ChoicesTypes of CBD Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is CBD? Heart Failure Possible Benefits Side Effects Best Choices Types of CBD Heart health is one of the areas being explored to determine the therapeutic health benefits of cannabidiol (CBD). Nearly 655,000 Americans die from heart disease every year, accounting for one in every four deaths....

Key TakeawaysPreliminary research suggests that a special chewing gum may help reduce the risk of Omicron transmission in people who are infected.The special plant-based gum traps viral particles and reduces viral load to undetectable levels.The study’s researchers plan to start clinical trials next week.A new study suggests that a special chewing gum help lower the risk of an infected person passing on COVID-19.The study, which was published in the journalBiomaterials, focused on gum that contained a protein called angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2), which helps absorb genetic material from the COVID-19 virus....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsOsteoporosis SymptomsChiropractic TreatmentSafety and RisksPrevention and TreatmentFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Osteoporosis Symptoms Chiropractic Treatment Safety and Risks Prevention and Treatment Frequently Asked Questions Chiropractic care does not treatosteoporosisdirectly, but some people with osteoporosis may wish to use it for symptoms associated with osteoporosis or other musculoskeletal conditions. Because chiropractic manipulations apply pressure to bones, people with osteoporosis may be advised to avoid chiropractic care....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWrong MedicationTreatment MistakesUntreated PartnersExposure to Other STIsSTI-Specific ConcernsGonorrheaSymptoms of RecurrenceWhen to See a ProviderHow to Keep STIs From Coming Back Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Wrong Medication Treatment Mistakes Untreated Partners Exposure to Other STIs STI-Specific Concerns Gonorrhea Symptoms of Recurrence When to See a Provider How to Keep STIs From Coming Back Chlamydia,gonorrhea,syphilis, andtrichomoniasisare common sexually transmitted infections (STIs) that can all be treated, and often cured, with antibiotics....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsResearchSide EffectsDosageFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Research Side Effects Dosage Frequently Asked Questions Some studies have suggestedcinnamoncan lower blood pressure. Because the data isn’t robust, however, more research is needed to prove this effect. Cinnamon is a sweet spice from the bark of an evergreen tree native to southeast Asia. There are several types. In the United States, cassia cinnamon is the most common....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow to Use Clove OilEfficacySide EffectsContraindicationsAlternativesWhen to Call a Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How to Use Clove Oil Efficacy Side Effects Contraindications Alternatives When to Call a Provider Clove oil is a natural remedy that has been used for centuries to treat toothaches. It is an essential oil derived from the clove tree (Syzygium aromaticum) that contains a potent natural anesthetic calledeugenol....