Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDo You Need a Prescription for Abortion Pills?How Safe and Effective Are Abortion Pills?Should You Order Abortion Pills Online? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Do You Need a Prescription for Abortion Pills? How Safe and Effective Are Abortion Pills? Should You Order Abortion Pills Online? “Abortion, including use of abortion pills at home, is very safe. What’s dangerous is stigma and policies that restrict people from accessing reproductive health care,” Robin Wallace, MD, MAS, medical advisor of family planning standards at Planned Parenthood Federation of America, told Verywell in an email....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat They DoTypesHow They WorkBenefitsEffectivenessAir QualityFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What They Do Types How They Work Benefits Effectiveness Air Quality Frequently Asked Questions Air purifiers are devices that filter air quality. They are helpful for people withallergies,asthma, and other respiratory or cardiovascular conditions. There are an overwhelming number of options, features, and brand names on the market, so it’s difficult to know not onlywhich one to pick, but if it’s worth picking one at all....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsAir Quality and HealthHow Air Purifiers WorkDustAllergiesOther Benefits of Air PurifiersAre Air Purifiers Worth It?SettingsGetting Rid of Dust Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Air Quality and Health How Air Purifiers Work Dust Allergies Other Benefits of Air Purifiers Are Air Purifiers Worth It? Settings Getting Rid of Dust Do air purifiers help with dust? Yes, when used correctly, some can help reduce dust and other contaminants and improve the overall quality ofindoor air....

Millions of Americans suffer from various types of allergies. Sometimes symptoms are so severe that they become debilitating, interfere with your quality of life, or can even increase your risk of dying from ananaphylactic reaction. If other treatments have been unsuccessful, you may be considering allergy shots (also called immunotherapy). But do allergy shots really work? Are they worth the risk? Here’s what you need to know before choosing immunotherapy....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsIndicationsLimitationsBenefits Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Indications Limitations Benefits Having a stent placed in your heart may improve your life expectancy, but it depends on factors like what condition the procedure is used to treat and your age and overall health. Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) is a procedure that includes angioplasty and stenting. Research suggests that for some forms of coronary artery disease (CAD), PCI may be just as effective as conservative treatment with medication and lifestyle changes....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsAnthocyaninsUsesSide EffectsPrecautionsDosageInteractionsSimilar SupplementsSources Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Anthocyanins Uses Side Effects Precautions Dosage Interactions Similar Supplements Sources Anthocyaninsare a group of bioactive pigments naturally found in many fruits and vegetables. They haveantioxidantbenefits, which may can help decrease inflammation. A diet rich in anthocyanins may reduce the risk of heart disease and some types of cancer. Research suggests that anthocyanins may also improve cognition in older adults and boost insulin resistance in people with diabetes....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsAntibiotics and Birth Control EfficacyHow Rifamycins Affect Birth ControlWhat to Do if You Are Prescribed a Rifamycin AntibioticOther Drugs That Affect Birth ControlOther Reasons for Birth Control Failure Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Antibiotics and Birth Control Efficacy How Rifamycins Affect Birth Control What to Do if You Are Prescribed a Rifamycin Antibiotic Other Drugs That Affect Birth Control Other Reasons for Birth Control Failure...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsAntibiotics and Gastrointestinal Side EffectsHow Antibiotics Affect the Gut MicrobiomeHow to Manage Constipation Due to AntibioticsOther Causes of Constipation Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Antibiotics and Gastrointestinal Side Effects How Antibiotics Affect the Gut Microbiome How to Manage Constipation Due to Antibiotics Other Causes of Constipation While antibiotics more commonly cause nausea and diarrhea than constipation, some people will experience constipation from antibiotic treatment....

Certain antidepressants can increase blood pressure, prompting those withprehypertensionto develop high blood pressure and those who already have it to have a harder time managing their condition. This is because of the drugs' effect on a chemical messenger that regulates mood and the narrowing of blood vessels. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)likeProzac (fluoxetine) and Lexapro (escitalopram)may raise blood pressure, though these drugs are less likely to do so than other classes of antidepressants....

Key TakeawaysWhile the class of allergy drugs called antihistamines are known for their ability to cause drowsiness, weight gain may be another side effect of some of these medications.While short-term antihistamine use likely won’t contribute to weight gain, studies do show some antihistamines have the potential to contribute to weight gain over time.Not all antihistamines cause weight gain. Key Takeaways While the class of allergy drugs called antihistamines are known for their ability to cause drowsiness, weight gain may be another side effect of some of these medications....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPrescribingBefore Taking AnxiolyticsDosingSide EffectsWarnings and Interactions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Prescribing Before Taking Anxiolytics Dosing Side Effects Warnings and Interactions Anxiolytics are a type of medication primarily used to treat anxiety. They’re commonly referred to as anti-anxiety drugs.Benzodiazepines, colloquially known as benzos, are the most common type of anti-anxiety medication. They are usually prescribed in pill form. Because they carry a high risk of addiction compared to other anxiety treatments, healthcare providers usually prescribe other treatments first....

Key TakeawaysSelf-administered rapid antigen kits have an expiration date indicated on the packaging.Storing test kits properly is crucial in ensuring that they work properly andaccurately.Using expired test kits is not recommended because they may provide inaccurate results, experts say.Rapid at-home COVID-19 tests (or rapid antigen tests) have become increasingly popular over the past few months. These tests can be bought over-the-counter andadministered at home,providing results in 30 minutes or less.It’s handy to have several of these rapid test kits at home when you’re trying to distinguish whether you have allergies,the flu, or COVID-19....

Occasionally, stories emerge of individuals whoseautism traitsappear to have resolved. These stories usually relate to one or another therapeutic approach—Applied Behavioral Analysis, Floortime, a change in diet, or some other technique for improving their autistic traits. However, while autism traits can improve, it is not possible for someone with an accurate diagnosis to simply “outgrow” autism. This article will discuss why it’s not possible for a correct autism diagnosis to be outgrown....