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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDefinitionWhat’s the Difference Between Sex and Gender?Types of Gender IdentitiesCisnormativityCisgender vs. TransgenderCisgender vs. Straight Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Definition What’s the Difference Between Sex and Gender? Types of Gender Identities Cisnormativity Cisgender vs. Transgender Cisgender vs. Straight A cis woman is someone who identifies as a woman and whose assigned sex at birth was female. Cis women typically use the pronouns “she” and “her....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsUses of Cissus quadrangularisSide EffectsInteractionsDosageSources & What to Look ForFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Uses of Cissus quadrangularis Side Effects Interactions Dosage Sources & What to Look For Frequently Asked Questions Cissus quadrangularishas been used in alternative medicine for centuries to treat ailments such as bone fractures, peptic ulcer disease, and malaria.It’s also been studied for its effects on osteoporosis and diabetes....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Constipation?What Is Citrucel?What Is Metamucil?Dosage ComparisonEfficacySide EffectsInteractionsPreventing and Managing ConstipationFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Constipation? What Is Citrucel? What Is Metamucil? Dosage Comparison Efficacy Side Effects Interactions Preventing and Managing Constipation Frequently Asked Questions Citrucel (methylcellulose fiber) and Metamucil (psyllium fiber) are popular over-the-counter (OTC)fiber supplements. Both are classified asbulk-forming laxativesused to relieve occasional bouts ofconstipation....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow Claritin WorksSide EffectsHow Claritin ComparesHow to Take ClaritinDrug Interactions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How Claritin Works Side Effects How Claritin Compares How to Take Claritin Drug Interactions Claritin is a popular over-the-counter (OTC)antihistamineused to treatseasonal allergies. It is generally preferred over earlier-generation antihistamines likeBenadrylwhich are known to cause daytime sleepiness.By comparison, Claritin is advertised as being “non-drowsy,” although it can affect some people differently than others—does Claritin make you drowsy?...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsClavicle FracturesContraindicationsWhen to Have SurgeryComplications Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Clavicle Fractures Contraindications When to Have Surgery Complications Claviclefractures, or brokencollarbones, are typically treatedwithout surgery. There is some evidence, though, to suggest that clavicle fractures may heal faster and more predictably when surgical repair is done. There are reasons for either treatment approach. Most fractures of the clavicle heal well with rest and a sling, but specific features about the break—and your overall health—may mean surgery is warranted....

Peanut allergiesare a growing problem among school-age children, and schools are struggling to cope with balancing thesafety of childrenwith peanut allergies with the freedom of non-allergic children. So what is really necessary to clean up peanut residue for children with peanut allergies, and how far do schools really need to go? Luckily, research shows the most effective ways to clean up peanut proteins from surfaces, hands, and mouths, and sheds light on the potential forallergic reactionsfrom airborne particles of peanut protein....

Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What It Is Purpose Duration Benefits Risks Tips Aclear liquid dietconsists of liquids such as water, clearbroth, and apple juice. These liquids are considered “clear” because they do not have any pulp, bits of food, or cream in them. A clear liquid diet is often prescribed before certain medical tests or procedures. It can also be used before or after surgery on the gastrointestinal tract....

Cleft lips vary in their degree of severity.Cleft lipis distressing for parents, as they don’t wanttheir childto feel self-conscious or to be the focus of ridicule. Cleft lip has historically been referred to as “hare lip.” This moniker came about because of the natural split that is present in the upper lip of rabbits/hares. The term hare lip is no longer used in the medical community as it is viewed as derogatory....

Key Takeaways If it feels like your seasonal allergies have become more severe and longer-lasting in recent years, you may be right. And new research shows climate change is to blame. The culprit, they found, is increased atmospheric temperatures and levels of carbon dioxide. Researchers have studied the growing pollen season and the effects of warming temperatures on pollen production in controlled settings for decades. But this research makes clear that climate warming is responsible for these changes—scientists determined that human-forced changes in climate contributed to about half of the trend in pollen seasons and about 8% of the trend in pollen concentrations....

Key Takeaways This summer saw the global spread of monkeypox, there-emergence of polio, and an outbreak ofhepatitisin young children—all against the backdrop of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. A Report Signals “Code Red” on Climate Change’s Impact on Human Health “Fifty-eight percent is a terrifying number,” saidTristan McKenzie, PhD, a coauthor of the study and a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden. “That is way above what we thought we would find when we started this study....

The difference between clinical and non-clinical jobs is fairly simple. People in clinical roles treat patients or provide direct patient care, whereas those in non-clinical roles do not provide direct diagnosis, testing, treatment, or care. Examples of clinical jobs include doctors, physician assistants, and nurses, while non-clinical jobs include medical billers, transcriptionists, and receptionists, to name a few. This article discusses the differences between clinical and non-clinical jobs, as well as examples of professionals who fill these roles....

Key TakeawaysData shows that minority patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) experience a greater incidence of disability from the condition. However, few studies have explored the effects of MS and its treatments specifically on minority groups.A groundbreaking new study is evaluating the impact of a leading MS treatment on minority patients.Starting aggressive treatment early in the disease process can prevent permanent neurological damage and delay disability for people with MS. Key Takeaways Data shows that minority patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) experience a greater incidence of disability from the condition....

Key TakeawaysA new study has found that a cell-based flu shot works well in children as young as 2 years old.There is just one vaccine of this type that is currently licensed in the United States.Experts say that the new data from the study makes the case for lowering the age for cell-based flu shot for children. Key Takeaways A new study has found that a cell-based flu shot works well in children as young as 2 years old....