Table of ContentsView AllTable of Contents1986 Nuclear AccidentImmediate Health ConsequencesLong-Term Health ConsequencesWhat the Future Holds Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents 1986 Nuclear Accident Immediate Health Consequences Long-Term Health Consequences What the Future Holds Yuri Kozyrev / Getty Images Weather patterns played a role in how the radioactive particles dispersed. About 60% of it fell on Belarus. It affected parts of Russia and northwest Ukraine before drifting into Poland and other European nations....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhen to UseChoosing a MedicineDecongestantsCough SuppressantsAcetaminophenAntihistaminesMulti-Symptom RemediesNatural RemediesHome CareWhen to Seek Medical Care Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents When to Use Choosing a Medicine Decongestants Cough Suppressants Acetaminophen Antihistamines Multi-Symptom Remedies Natural Remedies Home Care When to Seek Medical Care Children’s cold medicines won’t help your child get over a cold faster but may help ease symptoms. There are a variety of cold medicines for kids, includingcough suppressants,antihistamines,fever reducers,decongestants, and multi-symptom cold formulations that include more than one active ingredient....

Key TakeawaysAnal swabbing is a new form of diagnostic testing for COVID-19 being introduced in China.There’s limited scientific evidence proving this technique can detect viral infection more accurately than throat and nasal samples, and its invasiveness could discourage people from getting tested.There are no plans to make this diagnostic testing available for the general public in the U.S. unless exceptional circumstances warrant its use. Key Takeaways Anal swabbing is a new form of diagnostic testing for COVID-19 being introduced in China....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsChiropractic CareSurgeryWhich Is Best?Can They Be Used Together?Coping With the Side Effects Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Chiropractic Care Surgery Which Is Best? Can They Be Used Together? Coping With the Side Effects Among the treatments for aherniated disc, also known as a bulging or slipped disc, are surgery andchiropractic therapy. A herniated disc arises when the cartilage discs that cushion thevertebrae(the bones of the spine) move out of position and burst....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPhysical Therapist vs. ChiropractorWhat to Expect From Physical TherapyWhat to Expect From a ChiropractorHow to ChooseFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Physical Therapist vs. Chiropractor What to Expect From Physical Therapy What to Expect From a Chiropractor How to Choose Frequently Asked Questions For example, physical therapists (PT) can assist you in slowly improving mobility after an injury through prescriptive exercises....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is ChitosanUsesSide EffectsDosageInteractionsSources & Where to LookFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Chitosan Uses Side Effects Dosage Interactions Sources & Where to Look Frequently Asked Questions Chitosanis apolysaccharide(large carbohydrate molecule) that’s believed to have health benefits, including supporting weight loss and lowering blood sugar and blood pressure.Supplements may be marketed for these health claims, but more research is needed to verify their effectiveness....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsFrequent SymptomsRare SymptomsComplicationsWhen to See a ProviderNext in Chlamydia GuideHow Chlamydia Is Diagnosed Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Frequent Symptoms Rare Symptoms Complications When to See a Provider Next in Chlamydia Guide Chlamydiasymptoms typically depend on the parts of the body where the sexually transmitted infection (STI) occurs. You might experience anal or penile discharge if these organs are involved, or you might experience pelvic pain or pain with urination with a vaginal infection....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsDiagnosisTransmission in PregnancyEffects on PregnancyTransmission to NewbornComplicationsTreatmentFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Diagnosis Transmission in Pregnancy Effects on Pregnancy Transmission to Newborn Complications Treatment Frequently Asked Questions This article will discuss the symptoms of chlamydia during pregnancy, diagnosis, treatment, complications, and when to see a healthcare provider. FatCamera / Getty Images Symptoms of Chlamydia During Pregnancy In many cases, chlamydia doesn’t produce any symptoms, and it is possible to be infected without realizing it....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Chlorella?Health BenefitsSide EffectsShould I Take Chlorella?InteractionsHow to TakeSimilar Supplements Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Chlorella? Health Benefits Side Effects Should I Take Chlorella? Interactions How to Take Similar Supplements Chlorella(Chlorella pyrenoidosaorChlorella vulgaris) is a bright green algae dense in nutrients. It is considered a “superfood” because it contains protein,iron, dietary fiber,B vitamins, andcomplex carbohydrates. It’s easy to grow, with uses that have been studied for treating high cholesterol, managing blood sugar, improving pregnancy-related anemia, and more....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSimilarities and DifferencesHow Well They WorkDosageElectrolyte ImbalanceCombination Drugs Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Similarities and Differences How Well They Work Dosage Electrolyte Imbalance Combination Drugs Chlorthalidone and hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) are both thiazide diuretics used as a cornerstone treatment for hypertension (high blood pressure). Even though chlorthalidone and hydrochlorothiazide are structurally similar compounds, they are quite different. They differ in their dosing regimen, potency (strength), duration of action, and side effects....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsAllergy vs. SensitivitySymptomsCausesOther FactorsTreatmentWhen to Call 911 Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Allergy vs. Sensitivity Symptoms Causes Other Factors Treatment When to Call 911 A true chocolate allergy is rare, and the symptoms you experience may be due to chocolate or other ingredients used in the manufacturing of chocolate.It is also possible to have a non-allergic sensitivity to chocolate, cocoa, orcacao(the bean from which cocoa, cocoa butter, and chocolate are derived)....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsEmergency TreatmentHow Infections DevelopRecoveryManagementLiver HealthTransplant List Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Emergency Treatment How Infections Develop Recovery Management Liver Health Transplant List Cholangitis can occur as a chronic or acute problem. Chronic cholangitis results in a slow decline of liver function leading toliver failure. The acute version needs urgent care. It can threaten your life if treatment is given too late....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is the Gallbladder?PurposeTypes of SurgeryBefore SurgerySurgical ProcedureAfter SurgeryComplications Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is the Gallbladder? Purpose Types of Surgery Before Surgery Surgical Procedure After Surgery Complications Cholecystectomy (removal of the gallbladder) is one of the most common surgical procedures performed in the U.S. According to a 2017 review of current best practices study, 1.2 million removal procedures are done each year in the U....