Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsThyroid HormoneThyroid ConditionsThyroid CancerCan Alcohol Affect Thyroid Medications? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Thyroid Hormone Thyroid Conditions Thyroid Cancer Can Alcohol Affect Thyroid Medications? Alcohol can affect thyroid function, but the specifics are unclear. Some studies show that moderate alcohol use decreases the risk of hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid).Other studies report that alcohol causes cellular toxicity, which results in a direct suppression of thyroid function....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow Beer Affects CholesterolWhat the Research SaysWeighing the Evidence Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How Beer Affects Cholesterol What the Research Says Weighing the Evidence The consumption of alcohol in any form has health implications, but there is evidence that the low to moderate consumption of beer may have a few health benefits. Among them, drinking beer in moderation may positively influencecholesterollevels in your blood....

Key TakeawaysNew data suggests compounds in certain teas may help inactivate the virus that causes COVID-19.This potential mechanism is not a replacement for a COVID vaccine.The study authors say gargling with tea for 10 seconds may offer the most beneficial effects for those who are infected. Key Takeaways New data suggests compounds in certain teas may help inactivate the virus that causes COVID-19.This potential mechanism is not a replacement for a COVID vaccine....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsRemedies and Lifestyle ChangesOTC TherapiesMedicationsSurgeries and ProceduresComplementary and Alternative TherapiesFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Remedies and Lifestyle Changes OTC Therapies Medications Surgeries and Procedures Complementary and Alternative Therapies Frequently Asked Questions Dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD) develops because themacula, the central portion of theretina, becomes thinner and tiny clumps of protein, called drusen, grow as a result of retinal waste product buildup....

When parentsreceive an autism diagnosisfor their child, one of their first steps should be to seek out early intervention care. Early intensive intervention, it is said, is the key to optimal outcomes for autistic kids. Scientists have long known that the brain grows quickly between birth and age 3, which suggests that early intervention would be an ideal way to treat a childhood disorder. But what does the science say about the outcomes of early intervention for autistic children?...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsBenefits to EyesWays to Eat CarrotsDaily IntakeNutritional Support for Eyes Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Benefits to Eyes Ways to Eat Carrots Daily Intake Nutritional Support for Eyes The many nutrients in carrots make them good vegetables for eyes and vision. Research suggests carrots support and improve eye health, which may help prevent future vision loss or changes. yanguolin / Getty Images...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsLevels of TreatmentPrescription MedicationsTherapiesMedical TreatmentsComplementary MedicineRecoverySummaryNext in Eating Disorders GuideEating Disorder Facts and Statistics: What You Need to Know Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Levels of Treatment Prescription Medications Therapies Medical Treatments Complementary Medicine Recovery Summary Next in Eating Disorders Guide Eating disorders treatment takes a team approach to ensure you get the medical care, nutritional counseling, and behavioral therapy that meets your unique needs....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHome Remedies and LifestyleOver-the-Counter TherapiesPrescriptionsImmunotherapyComplementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Home Remedies and Lifestyle Over-the-Counter Therapies Prescriptions Immunotherapy Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) Various prescription treatments are available to treateczema, including topical corticosteroids and injectable medications. Immunotherapy (aka allergy shots) is considered in rare cases (e.g., dust mite allergy), although severe eczema will not likely improve substantially. Good home care and regular use of moisturizers are also important as this helps heal existing rashes and preventeczema flareups....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPrevalenceSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentCopingPreventionA Word From Verywell Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Prevalence Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Coping Prevention A Word From Verywell Eczema and food allergies are common in the developed world. Research suggests that eczema affects roughly 20% of children and up to 5% of adults.By comparison, around 7% of children and 6% of adults report symptoms of at least one food allergy....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHome Remedies/LifestyleOTC TherapiesPrescriptionsProceduresComplementary MedicineFrequently Asked QuestionsNext in Eczema GuideWhat to Know About Eczema Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Home Remedies/Lifestyle OTC Therapies Prescriptions Procedures Complementary Medicine Frequently Asked Questions Next in Eczema Guide There is no cure foratopic dermatitis(eczema), but there are treatments that can help manage this common inflammatory skin condition. Regardless of thestage of the disease, self-care is important to relieve currentsymptomsand prevent future episodes and skin infections....

Key Takeaways Several states havereinstated mask mandatesfollowing a surge in COVID-19 cases. Due to the Omicron variant’s high transmission rate, experts say a return to masking indoors is a protective tool in addition to vaccination. “Omicron is so transmittable that you don’t want to take a chance,”Judith Flores, MD,a pediatrician and a fellow at the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the New York Academy of Medicine, told Verywell. Flores said she encourages people not only to wear masks, but to be choosy about thetype of maskthey purchase and how it fits....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsEffectivenessTraditional vs. No-ScalpelWhy Do Some Fail?Pregnancy After VasectomySigns of ReconnectionVasectomy ReversalA Second VasectomySTI Protection Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Effectiveness Traditional vs. No-Scalpel Why Do Some Fail? Pregnancy After Vasectomy Signs of Reconnection Vasectomy Reversal A Second Vasectomy STI Protection A vasectomy is an effective, long-lasting form of male birth control in which the two vas deferens—the tubes that carry sperm from the testicles to the penis—are cut....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsIUDs and PregnancyIUD EffectivenessManaging Certain ConditionsWhat Causes a Failure?How They WorkHow Long Your IUD LastsComplicationsWho Should Avoid ThemAlternative Options Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents IUDs and Pregnancy IUD Effectiveness Managing Certain Conditions What Causes a Failure? How They Work How Long Your IUD Lasts Complications Who Should Avoid Them Alternative Options For some users, the benefits of IUDs may go beyond birth control....