In the current guidelines, beans, peas, and lentils are listed in both the vegetable and protein categories.One of the biggest proposed changes is to remove these from the vegetable category and list them as prioritized proteins instead. “The protein section has pretty much always said lean meat, then chicken, fish, eggs, beans, peas, and lentils. And we said, no, it really should be beans, peas, and lentils first,” saidChristopher Gardner, PhD, a nutrition scientist and professor of medicine at Stanford University and a member of the 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee....

Key TakeawaysA new study found that people who added table salt to their food were at a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes.Experts say the link between sodium and diabetes likely exists because salt encourages overeating.The American Heart Association (AHA) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recommend that adults limit their sodium intake to no more than about 1 teaspoon of table salt per day. Key Takeaways A new study found that people who added table salt to their food were at a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesSymptomsManagementPreventionPrognosis Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Symptoms Management Prevention Prognosis The main difference between a CVA (stroke) and aTIAis severity. Both conditions happen because of a reduction in oxygen to the brain, but a TIA is considered less serious than a stroke. Also called a cerebrovascular accident or CVA, a stroke interrupts blood flow to an area of the brain for long enough tocause permanent damage....

Key TakeawaysCVS and Walgreens, two national pharmacy chains, wasted more COVID-19 vaccine doses than state and federal agencies.Many factors can cause vaccine waste, like storage errors or broken syringes.To minimize this, federal and state governments can better match supply and demand and maximize the production of low-dead-space syringes. Key Takeaways CVS and Walgreens, two national pharmacy chains, wasted more COVID-19 vaccine doses than state and federal agencies.Many factors can cause vaccine waste, like storage errors or broken syringes....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsConsiderationsExamplesNegotiating CybersexCybersex and the LawImpact on Relationships Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Considerations Examples Negotiating Cybersex Cybersex and the Law Impact on Relationships Cybersex is a virtual sex encounter via the internet or cell phone that doesn’t involve person-to-person contact. It’s also known as internet sex, computer sex, netsex, or cybering. It’s also an option when in-person sex needs to be put on hold, such aswhen a partner is sick, a couple lives in different states, or people are practicing social distancing (such as during theCOVID-19 pandemic)....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSyncing in Each PhasePhysical ActivityFor Chronic PainSelf-CareBalanced Hormones Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Syncing in Each Phase Physical Activity For Chronic Pain Self-Care Balanced Hormones Cycle syncing is the practice of adapting your workouts and eating habits to align with the phases of your menstrual cycle. Proponents of cycle syncing suggest tailoring your diet, exercise, and self-care habits with the natural hormonal shifts of your cycle can enhance energy levels and mood and benefit overall health....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPurposeDiagnosing RARA SeverityOther ConditionsRisksTest Results Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Purpose Diagnosing RA RA Severity Other Conditions Risks Test Results The cyclic citrullinated peptide (CCP) test measures CCP antibodies in the blood. These proteins are part of an immune system attack on healthy tissues and cells, such as the joints. A healthcare provider may order this test to help diagnoserheumatoid arthritis(RA)....

Cyclic neutropenia is an inherited condition where the neutrophil count (white blood cell that fights bacterial infections) becomes severely low on a cycle of approximately every 21 days. It usually presents in the first year of life.The cycles decrease with age and it can disappear in some adult patients.Science Picture Co / Getty ImagesSymptomsSymptoms generally lag behind the neutropenia (low neutrophil count), meaning the neutrophil count has already been extremely low for a couple of days prior to the development of symptoms....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSkeletal Muscle RelaxantsWhat Is Cyclobenzaprine?Cyclobenzaprine and SleepinessDosingSide EffectsAlternative Treatment OptionsPros and ConsFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Skeletal Muscle Relaxants What Is Cyclobenzaprine? Cyclobenzaprine and Sleepiness Dosing Side Effects Alternative Treatment Options Pros and Cons Frequently Asked Questions The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approvedcyclobenzaprineformuscle-based injuriesin addition to rest andphysical therapy. Cyclobenzaprineis an orally administered drug that relieves muscle spasms and reduces related tenderness, making it easier to return to normal activities....

Cyclobenzaprine is a muscle relaxer that is available in generic form as well as under the brand names Flexeril and Amrix. It’s considered a second-line treatment forfibromyalgia. Tom Merton / Getty Images This drug is a derivative of tricyclic antidepressants, which are commonly prescribed for this condition, and has similar, mild effects. In studies, this drug has been found to improve sleep quality as well. Fibromyalgia Studies Cyclobenzaprine has been studied as a potential fibromyalgia treatment since the 1980s with mixed results....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Cymbalta Withdrawal?Side Effects of WithdrawalHow to Safely Stop Taking CymbaltaManaging Withdrawal Symptoms Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Cymbalta Withdrawal? Side Effects of Withdrawal How to Safely Stop Taking Cymbalta Managing Withdrawal Symptoms Cymbalta (duloxetine) can cause a range of side effects when you stop taking it, especially if you discontinue it abruptly. This is known as a withdrawal or antidepressant discontinuation syndrome....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsKey DifferencesWhich Is More Effective?Side EffectsOther PrecautionsInteractions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Key Differences Which Is More Effective? Side Effects Other Precautions Interactions Cymbalta is the brand name for duloxetine, and Effexor XR contains the active drug venlafaxine. These are prescription drugs called serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs). They are used to treat different forms ofdepressionandanxiety. Getty Images /Bloomberg/ Contributor Cymbalta vs. Effexor XR: Key Differences Cymbalta and Effexor XR are selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs)....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsKey Differences Between Cymbalta and LexaproUsesHow Do They Work?Which Is More Effective for Depression?Side EffectsWarningsDrug InteractionsChoosing Between Cymbalta and Lexapro Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Key Differences Between Cymbalta and Lexapro Uses How Do They Work? Which Is More Effective for Depression? Side Effects Warnings Drug Interactions Choosing Between Cymbalta and Lexapro Cymbalta (duloxetine)and Lexapro (escitalopram) are antidepressant medications. Though these two medications have some similarities, there are a few key differences....