Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypesSignsvs. Side Effectsvs. Adverse Effectsvs. Allergyvs. Adverse EventsWhen to See a Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types Signs vs. Side Effects vs. Adverse Effects vs. Allergy vs. Adverse Events When to See a Provider An adverse reaction is an undesirable reaction to a medication that’s been taken correctly. It may occur immediately, hours, or years after starting a drug. Reactions might include minor side effects like mildheartburnor life-threatening issues such asheart failure....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsFood AdditivesPossible ReactionsDiagnosisProblem AdditivesTreatmentFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Food Additives Possible Reactions Diagnosis Problem Additives Treatment Frequently Asked Questions Thousands of substances are added to various foods for the purposes of coloring, flavoring, and preserving them. Additives are usually only a very small component of foods, but a small number of them have been suspected of causing various adverse reactions....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsShould You Take DayQuil or Ibuprofen?What Is DayQuil?What Is Ibuprofen?Can You Take Them Together?Side EffectsDrug Interactions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Should You Take DayQuil or Ibuprofen? What Is DayQuil? What Is Ibuprofen? Can You Take Them Together? Side Effects Drug Interactions Both drugs are effective. However, they are U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved for different indications (uses). DayQuil is a combination drug with different active ingredients....

This article is part ofHealth Divide: HIV, a destination in our Health Divide series. Ismael Ruiz is a patient advocate for HIV working withAlliance for Positive Change. He is currently working as a Peer Intern for Avita Pharmacy with Alliance. Ismael is also training with the AIDS Institute and Department of Health to become a certified Peer Worker. I was diagnosedHIV-positiveand AIDS symptomatic in the 1990s. I was in my early 20s, and I thought my life was over....

This article is part ofBreast Cancer and Black Women, a destination in our Health Divide series. Suzette Simon is the founder ofNYLaughs, a New York-based nonprofit that produces free comedy events in public spaces to inspire audiences, enrich the lives of New Yorkers, and connect people through humor. She is also the creator of an awareness campaign called#StrongBlackBoobs, which aims to increase breast health awareness and heighten self-esteem among breast cancer patients of color....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsMain Similarities and DifferencesWhat Is Adzenys?What Is Adderall?Safety PrecautionsSummary Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Main Similarities and Differences What Is Adzenys? What Is Adderall? Safety Precautions Summary Despite their similar purposes, Adzenys and Adderall differ in their formulations, how they’re administered, and how they are released in the body. Understanding these differences and similarities can help make informed decisions about ADHD treatment options that meet one’s individual needs....

Key TakeawaysThe FDA recently approved an epinephrine nasal spray called neffy to treat anaphylaxis.The spray is the first needle-free alternative to the EpiPen.Neffy will be available within eight weeks of the FDA approval. Key Takeaways The FDA recently approved an epinephrine nasal spray called neffy to treat anaphylaxis.The spray is the first needle-free alternative to the EpiPen.Neffy will be available within eight weeks of the FDA approval. On Friday, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved neffy, a nasal spray alternative to the EpiPen....

Key TakeawaysResearchers have found that people with hostile personality traits who have had a heart attack are more likely to die if they have a second heart attack.Hostile behaviors include being sarcastic, cynical, resentful, impatient, or irritable.Experts recommend that the mental health needs of all heart attack patients are addressed as part of their follow-up care.Researchers have found thatheart attackpatients who exhibit certain personality traits, including sarcasm, pessimism, resentfulness, impatience, and irritability, are at a higher risk for dying from a second heart attack....

I can barely get through a day without people calling me “skinny” or telling me to “eat more.” And I’m so far into the “underweight” area on thebody mass index (BMI)chart that my doctor has warned me about potential health problems. But BMI isn’t an accurate marker of health risks, especially for people of color. For example, Asians and Asian Americans generally have lower BMI values than White people, who BMI was designed to serve....

This article is part ofHealth Divide: Heart Disease Risk Factors, a destination in our Health Divide series. Julie Bang / Verywell Debora Grandison is a heart-health advocate who speaks on heart disease, type 1 diabetes, and Graves' disease. My health journey began 33 years ago when I was pregnant with my second child. I went into preterm labor at 26 weeks pregnant and was rushed to the hospital. Thankfully, my son was fine, but this event started me on a health journey I didn’t expect....

Key TakeawaysA new study found that the time we spend sleeping hits a lifetime low at age 40.Sleep time doesn’t necessarily equate to sleep efficiency, however, which gets worse as we age.The metrics shed light on how biological and societal factors influence our sleep patterns. Key Takeaways A new study found that the time we spend sleeping hits a lifetime low at age 40.Sleep time doesn’t necessarily equate to sleep efficiency, however, which gets worse as we age....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Age Regression?VoluntaryInvoluntaryPsychological TheoriesRegressive TherapyStigmaWhen to Seek Medical Care Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Age Regression? Voluntary Involuntary Psychological Theories Regressive Therapy Stigma When to Seek Medical Care Age regression is a mental and emotional state during which behavior reverts to a younger age. A person may regress a few years from their current age or, in some cases, return to a child- or infant-like state....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCauses Related to AutismOther CausesSignificanceHow to Help Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Related to Autism Other Causes Significance How to Help Autistic people, at every age and severity level, tend to be “young for their age.” In other words, they have at least some interests, behaviors, and emotional responses that would be expected in a much younger person. Often these differences are mild enough or unobtrusive enough that they do not cause problems....