Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsUsesSide EffectsPrecautionsDosageToxicityInteractionsStorageSources and What to Look For Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Uses Side Effects Precautions Dosage Toxicity Interactions Storage Sources and What to Look For Bilberry is a fruit closely related toblueberrythat’s used for a host of health purposes, like treating diabetes, inflammation, and diarrhea. Bilberry supplements are also marketed for numerous conditions, including eye health, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), and heart disease....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsInteractionsMonitoring UseOther MethodsFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Interactions Monitoring Use Other Methods Frequently Asked Questions Lamictal(lamotrigine) is an anti-epileptic drug and mood stabilizer. It is used for the treatment of seizures associated with epilepsy and bipolar disorder.Oral contraceptives(hormonal birth control, or “the pill”), may interact with Lamictal’s effectiveness. This article discusses the interaction between hormonal birth control and Lamictal and other birth control methods to consider....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSafety of Long-Term Birth Control Pill UseSide Effects of Long-Term Birth Control Pill UsePositive Side Effects of Long-Term Birth Control Pill UseCan Birth Control Pills Affect Fertility?How Long Can You Stay on Birth Control Pills? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Safety of Long-Term Birth Control Pill Use Side Effects of Long-Term Birth Control Pill Use Positive Side Effects of Long-Term Birth Control Pill Use...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsThe ConnectionHow It WorksTypes of ContraceptivesSide EffectsPreventionSummaryFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents The Connection How It Works Types of Contraceptives Side Effects Prevention Summary Frequently Asked Questions Although rare, some women report gaining weight temporarily while on thebirth controlpill. This is because birth control can lead to the retention of fluids for a short period of time. Read more about birth control and its other risks and symptoms....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow Birth Control Stops OvulationWhat Is Ovulation?Why It MattersFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How Birth Control Stops Ovulation What Is Ovulation? Why It Matters Frequently Asked Questions Combined hormonal pills,NuvaRing,the patch,Depo-Provera,Nexplanon,Slynd, and the mini pill prevent ovulation. Other hormonal birth control methods likeMirena,Skyla,Kyleena, andLilettathicken the cervical mucus, which impairs the sperm’s ability to bind to an egg. This article discusses how birth control stops ovulation, how different forms of birth control work, and how to tell if you’re ovulating....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypesThe PillHow to Skip CyclesBenefits of Preventing PeriodsRisks and Side EffectsA Word From VerywellFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types The Pill How to Skip Cycles Benefits of Preventing Periods Risks and Side Effects A Word From Verywell Frequently Asked Questions There are many reasons for people to want todelayor skip a period. Some experience very heavy bleeding, painful cramping, or other severe symptoms during their menstrual cycle that they want to avoid....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsBreast Cancer SymptomsDoes Breast Cancer Cause Pain?What Does Breast Cancer Feel Like?Metastatic Breast Cancer & PainWhat Other Conditions Cause Breast Pain?Does Breast Cancer Hurt in Men?When to See Your Healthcare ProviderFAQ Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Breast Cancer Symptoms Does Breast Cancer Cause Pain? What Does Breast Cancer Feel Like? Metastatic Breast Cancer & Pain What Other Conditions Cause Breast Pain?...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhen Can Bronchitis Cause a Fever?What to ExpectHow to TreatBronchitis or Pneumonia?When to See a Healthcare Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents When Can Bronchitis Cause a Fever? What to Expect How to Treat Bronchitis or Pneumonia? When to See a Healthcare Provider Here’s what you should know about the types of bronchitis and what having a fever might tell you about your case....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCaffeine & Calcium AbsorptionCaffeine & Osteoporosis RiskCounteracting Caffeine’s EffectsFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Caffeine & Calcium Absorption Caffeine & Osteoporosis Risk Counteracting Caffeine’s Effects Frequently Asked Questions Caffeineconsumption appears to increase your risk of losingbone density, which can lead toosteoporosis(brittle bone disease) andbroken bones. This article looks at the research behind caffeine and osteoporosis, how much caffeine is too much, what it means for your osteoporosis risk, and how to mitigate it....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsUses of Calcium D-GlucarateSupplement SafetyInteractionsNutrition Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Uses of Calcium D-Glucarate Supplement Safety Interactions Nutrition Calcium D-glucarate has an active ingredient,glucaric acid, that has been touted to lower estrogen and slow the growth of hormone-dependent cancers. However, these results are mainly from lab studies using animals, and there isn’t enough research in people to support either claim. In the United States, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) does not regulate supplements the way it regulates prescription drugs....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesBody Odor and DiagnosisBody Odor with Cancer TreatmentCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Body Odor and Diagnosis Body Odor with Cancer Treatment Coping Cancercells may cause body odors, but not odors that most people will notice. While some studies show dogs may be able to detect cancer smells, researchers are exploring the possibility of detecting the odor of cancer to help reach adiagnosissooner....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsFever of Unknown OriginPossible Causes of FUOWhy Blood Cancers Cause FeversFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Fever of Unknown Origin Possible Causes of FUO Why Blood Cancers Cause Fevers Frequently Asked Questions Some cancers do cause afever, although most of the time a high temperature is due to an infection that’s easily managed and runs its course. Fatigue and other symptoms typically arise with infections, too....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is CBD Oil?Hemp Seed Oil vs. CBDCBD for Eczema SymptomsWhat Causes Eczema Flares?Is CBD for Eczema Safe?Best CBD for Eczema Flare-UpsHow to Buy CBDFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is CBD Oil? Hemp Seed Oil vs. CBD CBD for Eczema Symptoms What Causes Eczema Flares? Is CBD for Eczema Safe? Best CBD for Eczema Flare-Ups How to Buy CBD...