How Safe Is Erythritol?

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is It?Is It Healthy or Safe?Tolerable DoseSubstitutesOn Food Labels Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is It? Is It Healthy or Safe? Tolerable Dose Substitutes On Food Labels Erythritolis touted as a zero-calorie sweetener. It is a sugar alcohol that occurs naturally in fruits such as watermelon, grapes, and pears, as well as in fermented foods such as soy sauce and cheese....

January 17, 2025 · 5 min · 978 words · Tammy Hoffman

How Saffron Can Improve Your Mental and Eye Health

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDepressionAnxietyEye Health SupportSide EffectsPrecautionsDosageToxicityInteractionsHow to StoreWays to Consume SaffronFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Depression Anxiety Eye Health Support Side Effects Precautions Dosage Toxicity Interactions How to Store Ways to Consume Saffron Frequently Asked Questions Saffron, a widely used spice and colorant derived from theCrocus sativus(C. sativus) plant, contains compounds that researchers have explored to help treat depression, anxiety, eye issues, and more....

January 17, 2025 · 11 min · 2156 words · Dana Flores

How Salmonella Is Diagnosed

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPhysical ExaminationLabs and TestsImagingSelf-Checks/At-Home TestingDifferential DiagnosesFrequently Asked QuestionsNext in Salmonella GuideHow Salmonella Is Treated Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Physical Examination Labs and Tests Imaging Self-Checks/At-Home Testing Differential Diagnoses Frequently Asked Questions Next in Salmonella Guide Many of us have eaten foods like eggs, poultry, and vegetables, only to awake in the middle of the night or the next morning with uncomfortable stomach cramps....

January 17, 2025 · 8 min · 1495 words · Andrea Murray

How Salmonella Is Treated

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHome RemediesOver-the-CounterPrescriptionsFrequently Asked QuestionsNext in Salmonella GuideHow to Prevent Salmonella Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Home Remedies Over-the-Counter Prescriptions Frequently Asked Questions Next in Salmonella Guide Treatment for asalmonellainfection usually starts with home remedies and over-the-counter medications. You may need prescriptions or medical care as well depending on a number of factors. This includes the severity of the condition, how long it’s lasted, and if you’re experiencing dehydration....

January 17, 2025 · 8 min · 1545 words · Laurie Chavez

How Salvage Therapy Works

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDefinitionConditionsSide EffectsHow to CopeAfter Salvage Therapy Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Definition Conditions Side Effects How to Cope After Salvage Therapy Salvage therapy is treatment used when a disease does not respond to all other standard treatments tried. Salvage therapy is most often associated withHIV(human immunodeficiency virus) andcancerand suggests that your treatment options are limited. Even so, the term is not clearly defined and doesn’t mean that a person is at theend stage of their illness....

January 17, 2025 · 10 min · 2011 words · Susan Diaz

How Sarcoidosis Affects the Body

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Sarcoidosis?SymptomsStagesCausesDiagnosisTreatmentDisease ManagementPrognosisCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Sarcoidosis? Symptoms Stages Causes Diagnosis Treatment Disease Management Prognosis Coping Sarcoidosisis a systemic (whole-body) inflammatory disease that develops when groups of cells in the immune system form clumps calledgranulomasin various parts of the body. The condition can affect any organ, but cases are typically found in the lungs. Some cases of sarcoidosis are mild and do not require treatment, but some can be life-threatening and result in permanent organ damage....

January 17, 2025 · 13 min · 2764 words · Robert Rivera

How Scabies Is Diagnosed

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSelf-ExamVisual ExamMicroscopic ExamInk TestPCR TestSkin BiopsyOther CausesNext in Scabies GuideHow Scabies Is Treated Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Self-Exam Visual Exam Microscopic Exam Ink Test PCR Test Skin Biopsy Other Causes Next in Scabies Guide Scabies is commonly diagnosed based on symptoms and exposure history. Lab tests sometimes confirm a scabies diagnosis or rule out other conditions. Most of the time, though,scabies' distinct symptoms(severe itching and rash) make diagnosing it reasonably simple on sight....

January 17, 2025 · 8 min · 1512 words · Janice Morris

How Scabies Is Treated

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPrescriptionsOTC TherapiesHome Remedies and LifestyleCAM TherapiesFrequently Asked QuestionsNext in Scabies GuideHow to Prevent Scabies Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Prescriptions OTC Therapies Home Remedies and Lifestyle CAM Therapies Frequently Asked Questions Next in Scabies Guide Scabiestreatment typically involves a topical or oral medication, such as Permethrin cream or Ivermectin. These medicines kill scabies mites and their eggs. Your healthcare provider may also recommend other treatments, such as pain or anti-itch medications, to help ease related discomfort....

January 17, 2025 · 6 min · 1221 words · Heather Kelly

How Scarlet Fever Is Treated

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPrescriptionsHome RemediesOTC MedicationsPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Prescriptions Home Remedies OTC Medications Prevention Treatingscarlet feverinvolves killing the bacteria that’s causing it and doing what you can to ease symptoms as the infection resolves. Antibiotics, such as penicillin and amoxicillin, are essential. But warm salt gargles, oatmeal baths, and other home remedies can be beneficial additions to your treatment plan, too, working to soothe a sore throat and itchy skin....

January 17, 2025 · 6 min · 1253 words · Kim Carr

How Schizophrenia Is Officially Diagnosed

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDSM-5 CriteriaDuring HospitalizationDiagnosticsDelayed DiagnosisCan You Tell You Have It?Next in Schizophrenia GuideEverything You Need to Know About Schizophrenia Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents DSM-5 Criteria During Hospitalization Diagnostics Delayed Diagnosis Can You Tell You Have It? Next in Schizophrenia Guide Schizophreniais officially diagnosed using theDiagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition(DSM-5) diagnostic manual. There isn’t a single schizophrenia test or biomarker in the blood that can diagnose this chronic brain disorder....

January 17, 2025 · 8 min · 1544 words · Rebecca Bautista

How School Choirs Are Practicing In-Person With Creative Safety Measures

Key TakeawaysSinging poses a higher risk for COVID-19 transmission than speaking or breathing.Despite pandemic risks, some choirs have continued to practice with “singer’s masks” and social distancing.School communities may have to find creative ways to gather safely as they navigate COVID-19 restrictions in the fall. Key Takeaways Singing poses a higher risk for COVID-19 transmission than speaking or breathing.Despite pandemic risks, some choirs have continued to practice with “singer’s masks” and social distancing....

January 17, 2025 · 8 min · 1680 words · Jeff Mann

How School-Based Physical Therapy Promotes Equal Access in Education

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is School-Based Physical Therapy?LawsSpecialists InvolvedHow It WorksPT Through TelehealthWhat Parents Can Do At HomeFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is School-Based Physical Therapy? Laws Specialists Involved How It Works PT Through Telehealth What Parents Can Do At Home Frequently Asked Questions If you have a child that has a functional limitation or disability, and if this limitation limits their participation in school, they may be a candidate for school-basedphysical therapy (PT)....

January 17, 2025 · 11 min · 2202 words · Alejandro Perez

How Scientists Are Engineering Allergy-Free Wheat and Peanuts

Key Takeaways In the U.S. one in 10 adults and one in 13 children have food allergies, and the numbers are only increasing.Dubbed “the Big Eight,” a group of plants including wheat, peanut, and soybean cause 90% of food allergies, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The 9 Most Common Food Allergies “If we can improve the food and that will help reduce some sort of ailment that is, I think, an easy fix rather than actually finding medicines or something like that, because that adds up like to the cost of living,” Rustgi tells Verywell....

January 17, 2025 · 7 min · 1445 words · Tara Gutierrez