Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHealth BenefitsSide EffectsComparison to SteviaDaily ServingAlternative Sweeteners Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Health Benefits Side Effects Comparison to Stevia Daily Serving Alternative Sweeteners Monk fruit, known asSiraitia grosvenoriiorluo han guo, is a herbaceous plant belonging to the Cucurbitaceae family of gourds. It is native to Southern China and is mainly used for its fruit extract, taken from the fruit, which is sweeter than sugar, after it has been dried....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsProtrudingFlatInvertedUnclassifiedOther VariationsWhen to See a ProviderHealth Tips Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Protruding Flat Inverted Unclassified Other Variations When to See a Provider Health Tips Pointy nipples are one variation in a range of possibilities. Broadly speaking, nipples can be categorized as either: Nipples can differ in size, color, and texture. There are also uncommon variations like bifurcated nipples (two nipples next to each other),supernumerarynipples (an extra nipple elsewhere on the body), andathelia(missing nipples)....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow They WorkTypesPacing and ProgrammingWho Needs OnePlacementLife With a PacemakerFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How They Work Types Pacing and Programming Who Needs One Placement Life With a Pacemaker Frequently Asked Questions A pacemaker is a small device that is implanted under the skin in the chest to help the heart beat the way that it should. Pacemakers send electrical signals to the heart to make sure that heart rate is never too slow....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow Pau D’Arco WorksUsesSide EffectsPrecautionsDosageToxicityInteractionsSources & What to Look For Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How Pau D’Arco Works Uses Side Effects Precautions Dosage Toxicity Interactions Sources & What to Look For Pau d’arcois valued for its antioxidant properties and other potential health benefits. Preliminary laboratory research indicates pau d’arco may be useful in reducing inflammation, treating infections, improving wound healing, and treating cancer....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDefinitionSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentCopingOutlookFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Definition Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Coping Outlook Frequently Asked Questions If you have a ragweed allergy you may not know the “how” or “why” behind your sniffles and sneezes, but you most certainly know the “when.” Ragweed allergy can bring on impossible-to-ignore symptoms. This article will explore where ragweed is commonly found, why it can lead to allergies, and how it’s treated....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSpelt Grain OriginsNutrition FactsBenefitsWho Should Avoid It?Meal Ideas Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Spelt Grain Origins Nutrition Facts Benefits Who Should Avoid It? Meal Ideas Spelt (Triticum spelta)is a nutty, slightly sweet ancient grain. The term “ancient grain” refers to a group of grains that have remained unchanged for hundreds or thousands of years. Spelt is a type of wheat that containsglutenand has more protein and healthy fats than wheat....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsUsesTopical AllergySystemic AllergyDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Uses Topical Allergy Systemic Allergy Diagnosis Treatment Corticosteroids(commonly referred to as steroids) are medications used to treat a wide variety of inflammatory conditions includingallergiesandautoimmune disorders. ballyscanlon / Getty Images Uses of Steroids Corticosteroids are commonly used to treat, among other things: Topical and Inhaled Steroid Allergy Topical corticosteroids include medications that you rub on your skin and inhaled steroids areintranasal medicationsthat you spray into your nostrils....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsOverviewAdvantagesNon-Contraceptive BenefitsSide EffectsRemovalCostEffectivenessSTI ProtectionFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Overview Advantages Non-Contraceptive Benefits Side Effects Removal Cost Effectiveness STI Protection Frequently Asked Questions Mirena is a hormonalintrauterine device (IUD)that is inserted into the uterus for long-term birth control. Mirena continuously releases a low amount of the progestin (levonorgestrel) for up to eight years as a way to prevent pregnancy....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Vervain Called?Uses of VervainSide EffectsPrecautionsDosageHow to Store VervainFrequently Asked QuestionsSources Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Vervain Called? Uses of Vervain Side Effects Precautions Dosage How to Store Vervain Frequently Asked Questions Sources Vervain (Verbena officinalis) is a flowering perennial plant thought to have potent anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antispasmodic, and analgesic (pain-relieving) effects. It’s used to treat conditions like insomnia, anxiety, and depression....

Key TakeawaysAll U.S. adults are now eligible for booster vaccines. While Johnson & Johnson boosters were already FDA-authorized for all adults, Pfizer and Moderna are now authorized, too.Some states had already started offering booster shots for all residents 18 and older before the FDA authorization.Expanding the eligibility criteria will eliminate confusion about who can receive a shot, an FDA official said. Key Takeaways All U.S. adults are now eligible for booster vaccines....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypesAre They Needed?KidsAdultsNondrug FormsWhen Fever Won’t Go Down Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types Are They Needed? Kids Adults Nondrug Forms When Fever Won’t Go Down Afever reduceris something used to help bring down afever. This could be a medication such as Advil (ibuprofen) or Tylenol (acetaminophen), or a natural remedy. Fever reducers may differ for children vs. adults. This article discusses fever-reducing medications and other ways to help bring down a fever....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsSleepinessDosageSide EffectsInteractions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Sleepiness Dosage Side Effects Interactions When comparing Allegra, Zyrtec, and Claritin, remember that: Shannon Fagan / Getty Images Allegra vs. Zyrtec vs. Claritin: The Symptoms They Relieve Allegra, Zyrtec, and Claritin are all over-the-counterantihistamines. Exposure to an allergen such as pet dander, dust mites, or pollen prompts the immune system to release chemicals calledhistamines....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypesCausesSymptomsDiagnosisTreatmentPreventionHow Long Does It Last?When to See a Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types Causes Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment Prevention How Long Does It Last? When to See a Provider AC is different from other types ofconjunctivitisbased on what causes it. Two other types,bacterial conjunctivitisandviral conjunctivitis, are highly contagious, meaning they are easily spread from person to person.Conjunctivitis is also calledpink eye....