Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Are Allergies?CausesSymptomsTypes of AllergiesWays To Recognize an AllergyDiagnosisManagement and PreventionWhen to See A DoctorFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Are Allergies? Causes Symptoms Types of Allergies Ways To Recognize an Allergy Diagnosis Management and Prevention When to See A Doctor Frequently Asked Questions It can sometimes be difficult to tell the difference betweenallergiesanda cold, or other illnesses that cause similar symptoms....

Key TakeawaysLasting symptoms don’t have to be debilitating to be considered long COVID.A standardized definition for long COVID can help healthcare providers diagnose their patients.The potential treatment options for long COVID depend on an individual’s symptoms. Key Takeaways Lasting symptoms don’t have to be debilitating to be considered long COVID.A standardized definition for long COVID can help healthcare providers diagnose their patients.The potential treatment options for long COVID depend on an individual’s symptoms....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPrevention and Stretching Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prevention and Stretching A groin pull is a type ofmuscle strainaffecting theadductor muscle groupof the groin.The injury is caused when a groin muscle is stretched beyond itsnormal range of motion, creating superficial tears. On rare occasions, severe strains can tear the muscle in two. When you have a groin muscle pull, you generally feel pain and tenderness that gets worse when you squeeze your legs together....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHealth BenefitsNutritionUnhealthy TypesDairy-Free Options Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Health Benefits Nutrition Unhealthy Types Dairy-Free Options Chocolate milk is a popular drink because it offers a sweeter and more decadent taste than regular milk. It has also been touted as an excellent after-workout snack because of its nutrients and is recommended for children who don’t like milk but could benefit from the vitamins and minerals in milk....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsAlcohol and Heart RateSlowing Down Heart RateTaking PrecautionsAnxiety vs. Panic AttackFuture Drinking Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Alcohol and Heart Rate Slowing Down Heart Rate Taking Precautions Anxiety vs. Panic Attack Future Drinking Alcohol affects many organs and systems in your body. This includes your cardiovascular system—a network of organs, including the heart, blood, and blood vessels, that circulate blood within the body....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypesSkin Cancer SurgeryCryosurgeryRadiation TherapyPhotodynamic TherapyTopical TherapiesOral MedicationsImmunotherapyCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types Skin Cancer Surgery Cryosurgery Radiation Therapy Photodynamic Therapy Topical Therapies Oral Medications Immunotherapy Coping The two most common types of skin cancer on the nose arebasal cell carcinoma (BCC)andsquamous cell carcinoma (SCC). While both need to be addressed right away, BCC is usually slow-growing while SCC grows more quickly....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsUsesIs It Safe?Dilution Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Uses Is It Safe? Dilution Hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂) is a clear and somewhat acidic liquid made up of two oxygen and two hydrogen atoms.Food-grade hydrogen peroxide refers to 35% concentratedhydrogen peroxide. It’s known as “food-grade” because it doesn’t contain particular stabilizers that are harmful if ingested. Food-grade hydrogen peroxide is used as a bleaching agent in certain foods, an active ingredient in dental products, and to clean produce and disinfect household surfaces....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsGlycerin UsesForms of GlycerinSide EffectsApplying to the Face Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Glycerin Uses Forms of Glycerin Side Effects Applying to the Face Glycerin, also calledglycerolandglycerine, is a sugar alcohol that occurs in nature and is also produced synthetically. It is a thick and sticky nontoxic liquid that has no color or odor. Glycerin has many uses in cosmetics, drugs, and household products....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Senna?UsesSide EffectsPrecautionsDosageSimilar SupplementsSources & What to Look For Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Senna? Uses Side Effects Precautions Dosage Similar Supplements Sources & What to Look For Senna tea contains active plant-based substances that help relieve constipation. The tea is made from the leaves of the senna plant. The most commonly used species areCassia acutifoliaorCassia angustifolia. In the United States, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) does not regulate supplements the way it regulates prescription drugs....

Key TakeawaysThis year, get creative and enjoy Halloween activities at home with the people in your home.Avoid participating in indoor activities with people outside of your household to protect yourself and slow the spread of COVID-19.If you do take your favorite Halloween activities outside of your home, take steps to protect yourself. Wear a mask and stay socially distanced from others. Key Takeaways This year, get creative and enjoy Halloween activities at home with the people in your home....

Key TakeawaysGovernment distrust, misinformation, and lack of access all contribute to vaccine hesitancy in communities of color.As part of a new campaign to promote vaccine acceptance, doctors are joining forces across the country for the Roll Up Our Sleeves campaign.Research indicates that as more people are vaccinated and infection rates stabilize or drop, more people are willing to get vaccinated. Key Takeaways Government distrust, misinformation, and lack of access all contribute to vaccine hesitancy in communities of color....

Key TakeawaysDoctors in Colorado used a drug called bivalirudin—an alternative to the common blood thinner heparin—to successfully treat a patient who developed a blood clotting problem after getting the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine.Only 18 cases of what is called vaccine-induced thrombotic thrombocytopenia (VITT) have been reported in the United States, meaning that the condition occurs after fewer than one in a million vaccinations.The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that doctors do not use one of the most common blood clot treatments, a drug called heparin, to treat VITT because it can make the condition worse....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsAt-Home TreatmentCausesRemovalChronic ChalazionWhen to See a Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms At-Home Treatment Causes Removal Chronic Chalazion When to See a Provider Achalazionis a swollen, pain-free lump on the eyelid. It gradually forms when the meibomian gland, a sebaceous (oil) gland, is blocked. A chalazion is sometimes called an eyelid cyst or a meibomian cyst. A chalazion might be painful at first, but the pain will subside quickly....