Key TakeawaysA new study found that of a small sample of immune-boosting supplements purchased on Amazon, more than half of the products’ contents were not reflected accurately on the facts label.When you’re choosing supplements, look for those that are third-party tested or have a Good Manufacturing Practices certification. That way, you can know that the supplement you’re buying contains what the supplement facts label claims.Before you start taking any supplement, make sure to talk to your provider about whether it’s safe and whether you truly need the product....

Key TakeawaysGrocery delivery services like Amazon, DoorDash, and Instacart are partnering with cities and food banks to help with food deliveries and logistics.Although food banks have been serving their local communities, it’s not always possible for families to get access to a food pantry due to transportation gaps and other reasons.Food delivery services like DoorDash and Instacart are taking a bigger role in expanding food access to underserved communities across the country....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPrognosis Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prognosis Doose syndrome is a rare seizure disorder that begins during early childhood. This condition is also called myoclonic astatic epilepsy and myoclonic atonic epilepsy. Doose syndrome is considered a type of generalized epilepsy. The seizures of Doose syndrome may be difficult to manage with medication. As children reach adolescence or adulthood, they may improve, and treatment might not be required anymore....

Gym owner and certified fitness trainer Lana Lamkin was the last person anyone thought would get sick. But in just eight weeks, the 50-year-old went from being extremely active to needing a double lung transplant. To her doctors’ surprise, the culprit wasn’t COVID-19, although she did experience respiratory symptoms and acytokine storm. Lamkin was diagnosed with a rare autoimmune disorder called dermatomyositis. According to her care team, her outcome could have been much worse if it weren’t for her pre-illness fitness level....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsMeaningRisksAlternativesSymptoms Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Meaning Risks Alternatives Symptoms Vaginal douching involves rinsing the vagina with a liquid solution. It dates back 3,000 years and saw a significant surge in popularity in the early 1900s.People with a vagina might douche to feel clean or as part of a tradition. But douching can disrupt thevagina’s natural pH(acid-base) balance, posing health risks....

What Is Douching? Douchingis the act of cleaning the vagina. It is not external cleaning of the vulva. Douching involves internal cleansing of the vagina itself. People from different cultures use different techniques and products to douche. Some use plain water, others water and vinegar. Still, others employ variousantisepticsor other solutions. Douching may involve simply rinsing with the cleaning liquid. It could also include forcing liquid at high pressure into the vagina using a bag or other device....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPrevalenceBy EthnicityBy Age and GenderCausesMortality RateScreening Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Prevalence By Ethnicity By Age and Gender Causes Mortality Rate Screening People who are born with Down syndrome, also calledtrisomy21, have certainnoticeable traitsand health problems. Theeffects of Down syndromeinclude: All children who are born with Down syndrome develop one or more of these effects. However, many people who have Down syndrome usually do not develop all of the characteristics....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is It?Physical CharacteristicsLow Muscle ToneIntellectual DevelopmentMotor DevelopmentBehaviorsComplicationsNext in Down Syndrome GuideHow Down Syndrome Is Diagnosed Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is It? Physical Characteristics Low Muscle Tone Intellectual Development Motor Development Behaviors Complications Next in Down Syndrome Guide Down syndrome(trisomy21) is agenetic disorderthat affects about one in 700 newborns.Often, people with Down syndrome look the same or related due to distinctive physical characteristics....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsUsesDosage and How ToContraindicationsPossible Side EffectsInteractionsAlternatives Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Uses Dosage and How To Contraindications Possible Side Effects Interactions Alternatives Doxycycline is commonly prescribed in pill or capsule form either as a generic medication or under the brand names Doryx, Vibramycin, Oracea, Adoxa, and others. When prescribed for acne, healthcare providers usually recommend taking it for about three to four months....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow It WorksHow Much to UseEffectivenessHow Quick Is It?Side EffectsPrecautionsOther Treatments Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How It Works How Much to Use Effectiveness How Quick Is It? Side Effects Precautions Other Treatments Rosaceais a chronic inflammatory skin condition that causes redness or flushing in areas of the face, such as the cheeks, forehead, and nose. Other common symptoms of rosacea include:...

Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Antihistamines and Allergy Relief What Is Doxylamine? What Is Diphenhydramine? Notable Differences Dosing Guidelines Side Effects and Safety Alternative Treatment Options Frequently Asked Questions Doxylamine and diphenhydramine are Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approvedantihistaminesused to treatinsomnia,motion sickness,hay fever, andcommon cold symptoms, among other uses. As commonly used medications, doxylamine and diphenhydramine, administered to adults and children, are available in generic and brand-name forms....

Key TakeawaysA new website called Dr. B aims to distribute extra doses of COVID-19 vaccines before they spoil.When a user makes it to the top of the waiting list, they receive a text notification with instructions to visit a local vaccine provider within a certain time frame.The company is trying to reach vulnerable populations but ethical distribution concerns remain. Key Takeaways A new website called Dr. B aims to distribute extra doses of COVID-19 vaccines before they spoil....

Dreaming sleep, also commonly known as REM orrapid eye movement sleep, is one of the two basic states of sleep. The other basic state of sleep is NREM sleep or non-rapid eye movement sleep. Dreaming sleep is notable for the presence of rapid eye movement (REM). Dreams can occur during the REM stage of sleep, which is why it is also commonly known as dreaming sleep. Dreams do not typically occur during other states of sleep....