Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Creatine?Side EffectsAcne CausesPreventing Breakouts Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Creatine? Side Effects Acne Causes Preventing Breakouts Creatine can be taken to improve physical performance and enhance workouts.There is concern among users that it can causeacneor other skin issues. However,creatinedoes not cause acne. If someone has acne while taking creatine, it is likely due to something else. This article will discuss what creatine is, its side effects, and its relationship with acne....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat the Studies SayCausesEffects on HealthRisk FactorsLifestyle ChangesFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What the Studies Say Causes Effects on Health Risk Factors Lifestyle Changes Frequently Asked Questions Depo-Provera(depot medroxyprogesterone acetate, or DMPA) is an effective and relatively easy form ofbirth control. It does appear to cause weight gain for many women, though.Weight gain is often cited as the reason women stop using the shots....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsThe LinkAntidepressant EffectsManagementHow Long It LastsWhen to See a Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents The Link Antidepressant Effects Management How Long It Lasts When to See a Provider Fatigue is one of the most common symptoms of depression, affecting up to 90% of people with depression.It is feeling tired or having a lack of energy or motivation. Researchers do not have a simple answer to why depression and fatigue coexist....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesSymptomsTreatmentWhen to Seek Care Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Symptoms Treatment When to Seek Care Tharakorn / Getty Images Common examples include: What It Feels Like With diabetes, the risk and severity of pruritus are largely related to the severity and duration of uncontrolled high blood sugar. While the itchiness can sometimes be transient, coming and going in episodes, it is more likely to be persistent and intense as the disease advances and remains uncontrolled....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsLife Expectancy ImpactsIs It Life-Threatening?Living a Long Life Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Life Expectancy Impacts Is It Life-Threatening? Living a Long Life Diverticulitisdoesn’t affect thelife expectancyof most people with the condition. While complications from diverticulitis can be fatal, this outcome is not common. Diverticular diseaseis a common condition, especially in people over age 60. Diverticulosis is the presence of bulges or pouches called diverticula in the lining of the colon....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsConservative TreatmentWhen It Doesn’t Go AwayHealingPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Conservative Treatment When It Doesn’t Go Away Healing Prevention During a flare-up ofdiverticulitis, you may wonder whether diverticulitis can go away. Treatment that can help the condition improve and possibly go away completely include antibiotics, lifestyle changes, and home remedies. The condition may be treated at home with conservative methods or in the hospital for more complicated cases....

Key TakeawaysThere is no data to suggest that double masking provides extra protection against COVID-19 transmission.Asking people to double mask may decrease mask compliance, according to doctors.The best practice is to wear a single mask and to wear it properly: over the nose, pushed down at the bridge, and around both ears.Last week, Anthony Fauci, MD, endorsed layering two masks as a way for slowing and curbing the spread of COVID-19....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDrinking After Taking ItReactions When DrinkingAlcohol and EDOther Treatments For ED Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Drinking After Taking It Reactions When Drinking Alcohol and ED Other Treatments For ED If you’re taking Viagra (sildenafil)—an erectile dysfunction (ED) drug—you might be wondering whether it’s safe to drink alcohol soon after a dose. Viagra does not seem to interact with alcohol when consumed in small amounts....

Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Milk and Height: What’s the Link? What Determines Height What Makes You Grow Taller? Dairy milk is rich in nutrients linked to growth, but will drinking milk make you taller? The answer is it depends. If you haven’t been getting all the nutrients you need from your diet, drinking more milk could give you a slight boost. However, if you already have a balanced diet, drinking more milk will likely not make you taller....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsOolong Tea NutrientsPotential BenefitsSafety & Side EffectsHow to Make TeaToxicityInteractionsHow to StoreWhat to Look ForSimilar Types of TeaFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Oolong Tea Nutrients Potential Benefits Safety & Side Effects How to Make Tea Toxicity Interactions How to Store What to Look For Similar Types of Tea Frequently Asked Questions Oolongtea is one of many teas fromCamellia sinensis, a shrub or evergreen tree native to parts of Asia....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHealing PropertiesHow to UseSpearmint vs. Other MintSide EffectsOther BenefitsWhen to See a Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Healing Properties How to Use Spearmint vs. Other Mint Side Effects Other Benefits When to See a Provider Medicinal plants and teas have been used in traditional, complementary, and alternative medicine to prevent and treat acne for years. However, the evidence about their effectiveness is ongoing and not yet conclusive....

If you’re breaking out, you might be taking a good hard look at your diet. You might have heard that greasy foods can contribute to breakouts. While there is some truth to that, and it’s a good idea to avoid greasy food, the relationship between diet and acne is more complicated than that. This article will explain the links between greasy food and acne, and provide suggestions about how to manage your diet when it comes to acne....

Key Takeaways If you’ve scrolled through your FYP on TikTok, it’s hard not to miss advertisements or videoshyping electrolyte products. From electrolyte powders to sports drinks, these essential minerals have been packaged in various creative forms. “More recently, electrolyte powder in water and electrolyte drinks have been marketed as efficient and time-saving sources of electrolytes in fast-paced lives,” Areeba Jawed, MD, FASN, an assistant professor of nephrology at the University of Michigan Medical School, told Verywell....