Key TakeawaysVerywell Health’s latest vaccine sentiment survey finds that most parents plan on sending their kids with face masks to school this year.Despite the popularity of mask-wearing for students, the topic has become entangled in political debates.The Biden administration is helping school districts fight back against local mask bans. Key Takeaways Verywell Health’s latest vaccine sentiment survey finds that most parents plan on sending their kids with face masks to school this year....

Key TakeawaysThe European Union removed the U.S. from its list of safe countries to travel to.Hawaii’s governor is asking tourists to stay away as COVID-19 cases rise.Doctors recommend restricting non-essential travel right now, even if you’re fully vaccinated.As COVID-19 cases climb throughout the United States, it may be time for Americans to put non-essential travel on hold.In the spring, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced that people who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 could largely resume life as they did before the global pandemic began....

Key Takeaways For some, the fear of contracting COVID—especially before vaccines became available—kept them at home as much as possible. For others, pandemic precautions shuttered access to their regular providers and any other healthcare services that weren’t an emergency. While forgoing preventive care was justified or unavoidable in these circumstances, it wasn’t without consequence. More advanced cancers might be easier to spot, but they’re often harder to treat and, for many, will ultimately be fatal....

Key TakeawaysIn June 2020, 17.8% of individuals in the U.S. had medical debt in collections. The burden of debt was highest among people living in low-income communities and in the South.States that have expanded Medicaid saw a reduction in Medicaid spending as well as mental health care in the corrections system.Experts recommend negotiating payment with hospitals and requesting an itemized bill to make sure there’s no duplicate or incorrect charges....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsUsesDosageSurrounding DebateBenefitsDisadvantagesSide EffectsPrescription & Cost Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Uses Dosage Surrounding Debate Benefits Disadvantages Side Effects Prescription & Cost Amethyst birth control is a low-dose, continuouscombination pillthat containslevonorgestrel, a progestin, as well as ethinyl estradiol, an estrogen. While it will not offer you any protection againstsexually transmitted infections, it may be used to help: Dawn Stacey Amethyst birth control is the generic version ofLybrel....

Key TakeawaysNavigating in-person learning this fall is taking a toll on Latinx teachers’ mental health.The CDC reports that the Latinx community is experiencing disproportionately high levels of depression, substance abuse, and suicidal thoughts related to COVID-19.Thestigmasurrounding mental health in the Latinx community, as well as a lack of resources for educators, makes it difficult for Latinx teachers to seek support. Key Takeaways Navigating in-person learning this fall is taking a toll on Latinx teachers’ mental health....

Key TakeawaysNew data suggests that eating a lot of sulfur-containing amino acids is linked to an increased risk of heart disease, early death due to heart disease, and all-cause mortality in both men and women.Many people eat more meat than what is recommended, which might be contributing to their heart disease risk.Instead of avoiding meat, eggs, and other sulfur amino acid-containing foods, people should try to enjoy them in the recommended quantities and include other protein sources in their diets as well....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsUsesBefore TakingWarnings and InteractionsDosageSide Effects Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Uses Before Taking Warnings and Interactions Dosage Side Effects If your healthcare provider has prescribed amitriptyline, it’s important to know about possible drug interactions. Amitriptylineis a prescription oral antidepressant medication that is also sometimes used off-label (for a different purpose outside of its FDA approval) for treating a variety of conditions including anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and prevention ofneuropathic pain....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow Amitriptyline Works on MigrainesDosingSide Effects and ComplicationsInteractionsContraindications Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How Amitriptyline Works on Migraines Dosing Side Effects and Complications Interactions Contraindications This article discusses the use of amitriptyline to treat migraines. It covers its side effects, how the drug may interact with other medications, and reasons why you should talk to a healthcare provider about other underlying health conditions....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesCML vs. AMLDiagnosisTreatmentPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes CML vs. AML Diagnosis Treatment Prevention Acute myeloid leukemia (AML)andchronic myeloid leukemia (CML)have key differences. The speed of disease progression in CML vs. AML is one way the two conditions are distinct, but they also differ in some of their symptoms, and in how they are diagnosed and treated. This article will help you learn what sets AML apart from CML....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPossible BenefitsPrecautionsDosageUsing and Choosing Amla Oil Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Possible Benefits Precautions Dosage Using and Choosing Amla Oil Amla oil benefits may include digestive relief, diuretic action to limit fluid retention, and more. Research studies have found antioxidant and antimicrobial properties in amla oil, and some clinical studies suggest amla oil is effective but more evidence is needed to determine health benefits such as hair growth....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsAmlodipine vs. LisinoprilHigh Blood PressureDosageInteractions & ContraindicationsChoosing OneOther Treatments Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Amlodipine vs. Lisinopril High Blood Pressure Dosage Interactions & Contraindications Choosing One Other Treatments Amlodipine(brand name Norvasc) andlisinopril(brand name Zestril) are widely prescribed medications for lowering blood pressure. Most guidelines say that either of these medicines is an appropriate first choice for high blood pressure (hypertension).However, when evaluating whether amlodipine vs....

A urinary tract infection (UTI) is a bacterial infection that occurs when foreign bacteria enter the urinary tract.Although they are more common in women, anyone can get them.If not properly treated, these infections can cause uncomfortable symptoms and spread to the kidneys. What Is Amoxicillin? Amoxicillin is an antibiotic that belongs to the penicillin family.It is a commonly used antibiotic used to treat various bacterial infections.Amoxicillin targets and kills bacteria, preventing them from multiplying....