Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWeight & Type 2 DiabetesHealthy WeightDiabetes ReversalAfter Diabetes ReversalFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Weight & Type 2 Diabetes Healthy Weight Diabetes Reversal After Diabetes Reversal Frequently Asked Questions Having excess weight or obesity is the leadingrisk factorfortype 2 diabetes. Almost 90% of the 37 million Americans with type 2 diabetes are classified as having excess weight or obesity.If you have excess weight, your risk of developing type 2 diabetes is about 2....

Key TakeawaysExperts are questioning a recent study that suggests drinking red wine, white wine, and champagne appears to reduce COVID risk, while drinking beer and hard cider increases the risk.Researchers did not consider whether study participants practiced any COVID protective measures, like vaccination or mask wearing.A study published last month suggests drinking wine may reduce the risk of contracting COVID-19. Sound too good to be true? It is, experts tell Verywell....

Color blindness is common in the male sex, but does that mean only men experience it? Can women becolor blind? Color blindness is often linked to certain genes. Whether a person is color blind has to do with how the condition is inherited. While most cases of color vision deficiency are the result of genetics, there are also non-genetic causes of color blindness. This article will go over why color blindness happens....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow Does Viagra Work?Does Viagra Work for Women?Side EffectsAlternative Treatments Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How Does Viagra Work? Does Viagra Work for Women? Side Effects Alternative Treatments The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has not approved Viagra (sildenafil) for use in women. There is currently limited evidence that Viagra benefits FASD, especially since many factors can cause a low sex drive....

Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Benefits Nutritional Breakdown Preparing It Purchasing It Allergies and Side Effects Yellow dragon fruit is a species of dragon fruit, which is a vining cactus plant of theHylocereusorSelenicereusgenus.It is also known as pitahaya amarillo. Yellow dragon fruit is unique for its yellow skin and white flesh. Its black seeds are slightly larger than most other species. Though less well-known, yellow dragon fruit has gained in popularity due to claims that it can encourage a bowel movement (make you poop)....

Key TakeawaysMind-body practices like yoga may help lower blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes, according to a new review of studies.The reduction in A1C levels from yoga was significant, only 0.1% behind metformin.Adding mind-body practices to a doctor-prescribed regimen could help some people better manage their condition. Key Takeaways Mind-body practices like yoga may help lower blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes, according to a new review of studies....

Key TakeawaysAn at-home rapid COVID-19 test may not be enough to establish a medically determinable impairment under current Social Security Administration guidelines.Some people have reported being turned away from health clinics that study and treat long COVID due to not having an official medically documented diagnosis.If you test positive for COVID-19, contact a healthcare provider and seek care. Key Takeaways An at-home rapid COVID-19 test may not be enough to establish a medically determinable impairment under current Social Security Administration guidelines....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsIs it Possible To Be Slightly Autistic?Examples of Autistic Behaviors Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Is it Possible To Be Slightly Autistic? Examples of Autistic Behaviors It is possible to bemildly autistic. However, people who are diagnosed with autism generally have traits that interfere with their ability to lead a normal life. Though you may wonder if some of your behaviors indicate you are slightly autistic, it’s important to remember that moods and preferences are difficult to equate with major mental conditions....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prevention Deodorant and antiperspirantallergies can cause an itchy rash. Your skin may peel and become hot or red.Or, you may experience the red eyes, sneezing, and other symptoms common to afragrance sensitivity. This article explains the symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment of a deodorant armpit rash and other allergic symptoms from using a deodorant or antiperspirant....

I counsel my patients every day regarding allergic reactions to different dog breeds. Oftentimes my patient will tell me their dog doesn’t trigger theirallergy symptoms, but exposure to another person’s dog does. Hero Images / Getty Images It seems strange, but it is possible for a person to be allergic to one breed of dog and not another. Some breeds of dogs arehypoallergenic, meaning they produce less dander However, people can still have allergies to these animals....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Epinephrine?How Epinephrine Is UsedAllergic Reaction to EpinephrineBefore Using Epinephrine Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Epinephrine? How Epinephrine Is Used Allergic Reaction to Epinephrine Before Using Epinephrine Some people may experience side effects to a life-saving medication called epinephrine. However, it is unlikely that you can be “allergic” to epinephrine. Epinephrine use in the case of allergic reaction affecting the airway has and will continue to save many lives....

Essential oils are highly concentrated oils made from plant extracts. They are used in aromatherapy or diluted and applied to the skin.While essential oils are oftenused to improve health, they can cause allergic reactions. You may be more likely to have an allergic reaction to an essential oil if you haveatopic dermatitis(eczema) or a history of skin reactions to topical products.EczemaEczema is a rash that is scaly and itchy. Genetic and environmental factors likely cause this chronic disease....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment You can be allergic to weed, although atrue allergytocannabis(marijuana) is thought to be rare. Some studies suggest the rate of a weed allergy may be as low as 1%, with people reporting symptoms ranging from skin rash and nasal congestion to severe diarrhea andasthma.Rare cases of a potentially fatal allergy, calledanaphylaxis, have also been reported....