Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhy IBD Is a ConcernWhy Anemia Is a ConcernEligibility in the U.S.In Other Countries Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Why IBD Is a Concern Why Anemia Is a Concern Eligibility in the U.S. In Other Countries In some cases, a person with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) should not donate blood. The fact that you have IBD—which includesCrohn’s diseaseandulcerative colitis—does not exclude you from donating....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsBenefitsSide EffectsRisksEffectivenessMS and COVID-19Vaccine ImportanceFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Benefits Side Effects Risks Effectiveness MS and COVID-19 Vaccine Importance Frequently Asked Questions In some people withmultiple sclerosis (MS), certain vaccines can trigger symptom flare-ups.This leads some people with MS to wonder if they should get vaccinated againstCOVID-19.According to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, the answer is yes: It’s safe and important for people with MS to get the COVID-19 vaccine....

hillwoman2 / Getty Images Stomach upset is a common problem, and many people will take an over-the-counter remedy to get some relief. Some of the different medicines that can be used for stomach problems includePepto-Bismolor Kaopectate. Feeling better typically happens pretty quickly, but later that day or the day after, something really weird happens in the bathroom. The next bowel movement or two show a difference and it could beblack stoolor maybe even green stool....

Rotator cuff tears are a common problem. Studies have shown that 30% of those under the age of 70 and 70% of those over age 80 have a rotator cuff tear.And most do not have symptoms of shoulder pain or loss of shoulder and arm function. Tetra Images / Getty Images Physical therapy is often recommended as an initial treatment forrotator cuff pain. However, physical therapy doesn’t help the torn rotator cuff tendon heal....

Pinhole glasses are eyeglasses with lenses that consist of many tiny holes filling an opaque sheet of plastic. Also called stenopeic glasses, they block indirect rays of light from entering the eye. This prevents the rays from distorting your vision. By letting less light into your eye, some people claim these glasses allow them to see more clearly. This article will go over how pinhole glasses work and whether wearing pinhole glasses can improve your vision....

Key TakeawaysRecent studies have shown that following a plant-based diet may reduce the risk and severity of COVID-19.Researchers said the connection is likely due to healthy gut bacteria that feed off plant foods and keep the immune system strong.Vaccinations along with mask wearing and social distancing remain the most effective tools in preventing COVID-19. Key Takeaways Recent studies have shown that following a plant-based diet may reduce the risk and severity of COVID-19....

Key TakeawaysThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that pregnant individuals receive a COVID-19 vaccine.Expert groups recommend pregnant women balance available data on vaccine safety, their risks for a COVID-19 infection, and their individual risk for infection and severe disease.Preliminary research did not find any obvious safety concerns for pregnant individuals who received the Moderna or Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines or their babies. Key Takeaways The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that pregnant individuals receive a COVID-19 vaccine....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCan They Prevent Illness?Gut Health & ImmunityBest Probiotics for ImmunityHow Long for Results?Who Should Avoid Them?Natural Probiotics Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Can They Prevent Illness? Gut Health & Immunity Best Probiotics for Immunity How Long for Results? Who Should Avoid Them? Natural Probiotics Nearly 1,000 species of bacteria and microorganisms make up the gut microbiome.Some scientific evidence supports the connection between gut microbiome health and immunity—both local to the gut (stomach, intestines, and colon) and system-wide....

Key Takeaways Halitosis—more commonly known as “bad breath”—can have many causes. The foods you eat and the beverages you drink, habits like smoking, and dental problems can all contribute to stinky breath. According toAlexa Martin, DMD, a board-certified endodontist, the real culprit behind bad breath is an imbalance of “good” and “bad” bacteria in your mouth. If you notice your breath smells, Martin said that means “bad bacteria are thriving and building up, and the good bacteria are minimized....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPsoriasis SymptomsOther ConditionsHome RemediesPrescription MedicationCauses of FlaresIf Not Getting Better Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Psoriasis Symptoms Other Conditions Home Remedies Prescription Medication Causes of Flares If Not Getting Better Psoriasisis anautoimmune skin conditionin which the immune system malfunctions and speeds up skin cell growth. It can occur anywhere on the body, but it rarely occurs on the nipples or areola (the pigmented area on the breast around the nipple)....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypesSCLC Success RateNSCLC Success RateInfluencing FactorsSide EffectsTalk to Your DoctorFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types SCLC Success Rate NSCLC Success Rate Influencing Factors Side Effects Talk to Your Doctor Frequently Asked Questions Radiation therapy is a common treatment for lung cancer, but can it cure the disease? There’s not a simple yes or no answer. The success rate of radiation depends on the type used, what it is being used for, the stage of the cancer, and much more....

Rapamycin, a drug typically used to prevent organ rejection in transplant patients, has gained attention recently for its potential anti-aging properties. It’s unclear if the drug will have the same effect in humans, but some researchers believe that rapamycin may slow cellular aging. “A mouse, obviously, is not a human, but there is a lot of really excellent work that has been done in these pre-clinical animal models. It really sets the stage that there is proof of concept that aging can be modified with rapamycin,” saidAdam Konopka, PhD, MS, an assistant professor of geriatrics and gerontology who researches rapamycin at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health....

Key Takeaways Recently, Omicron subvariants like EG.5, FL.1.5.1, and the highly-mutated BA.2.86 have been causing alarm and accounting for an increasing number of COVID-19 infections.Although they have many different mutations from known variants, experts sayrapid antigen testswould have no problem detecting them. Here’s what you need to know. Time Is Running Out to Get Free Rapid Tests. Here’s How to Stock Up Existing Rapid Tests Should Detect Newer Variants Gonazalo Bearman, MD, chair of the division of infectious diseases at Virginia Commonwealth University Health, told Verywell that the COVID-19 rapid tests are “no more or no less effective with the current strains....