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Key TakeawaysThe FDA has given an emergency use authorization to an at-home joint flu and COVID-19 test collection kit.COVID-19 and flu symptoms can be similar, so distinguishing between the two can be important for treatment.The kit will be available this month. Key Takeaways The FDA has given an emergency use authorization to an at-home joint flu and COVID-19 test collection kit.COVID-19 and flu symptoms can be similar, so distinguishing between the two can be important for treatment....

Going to the bathroom is necessary for everyone, but that doesn’t mean a place “to go" is always available. In most cases, holding it for a short time when you feel the urge to go is not going to be harmful. However, holding pee for a long period of time and ignoring the urge to go might increase the risk of certain problems, such asurinary tract infections. For those reasons, it’s important not to hold it longer than necessary....

Key TakeawaysRaw oysters can carry harmful bacteria that can make you sick.Oysters linked to outbreaks of food poisoning or recalls make the news from time to time—most recently, a man in Missouri died after eating raw oysters.The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) advises that you always cook oysters before eating them to avoid foodborne illness. Key Takeaways Raw oysters can carry harmful bacteria that can make you sick.Oysters linked to outbreaks of food poisoning or recalls make the news from time to time—most recently, a man in Missouri died after eating raw oysters....

Key Takeaways If you’ve been sneezing and coughing lately, fall allergies may be to blame. But as COVID-19 continues to circulate, it’s understandable to feel concerned when you feel these symptoms coming on. While some allergy and COVID-19 symptoms do overlap, experts say there are some basic differences that will help you tell them apart. Here’s how you can differentiate between the two. Is it Allergies or COVID-19? What Causes Fall Allergies?...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsWhen to See a Healthcare ProviderDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms When to See a Healthcare Provider Diagnosis Treatment Appendicitiscan feel likeintestinal gas—at least in the beginning. Pain from an inflamed appendix willprogressively get worseand become severe within hours. It will move from the belly button area to the lower-right part of the abdomen. Prompt treatment is essential if you have appendicitis, so it’s important to know what it feels like so you can get medical attention before your appendix bursts....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsGonorrheaChlamydiaSyphilisOral HerpesHPVHIV and Oral TransmissionWhen to See a Healthcare Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Gonorrhea Chlamydia Syphilis Oral Herpes HPV HIV and Oral Transmission When to See a Healthcare Provider Sexually transmitted infections, or STIs (formerly called sexually transmitted diseases, or STDs), are primarily spread through various types of sexual contact. Some STIs can be transmitted orally and cause a sore throat....

Key Takeaways"Love bombing" refers to behavior patterns where, at the beginning of the relationship, a partner showers the other with over-the-top attention and affection.Understanding love bombing, and why we might do it, can help us identify harmful patterns and begin to work through them.If you notice these behaviors in your relationship early on, it’s important to set boundaries or walk away. Key Takeaways “Love bombing” refers to behavior patterns where, at the beginning of the relationship, a partner showers the other with over-the-top attention and affection....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSimilaritiesDifferencesMS DiagnosisCTD DiagnosisWhen to Seek CareFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Similarities Differences MS Diagnosis CTD Diagnosis When to Seek Care Frequently Asked Questions Multiple sclerosis(MS) andconnective tissue diseases(CTD) areautoimmune diseasesthat share many of the same symptoms. MS is a tissue-specific autoimmune disease that affects themyelin sheath(the fatty tissue surrounding nerves in the brain and spinal cord). MS has similar features to connective tissue diseases, which are disorders that cause inflammation of the connective tissues throughout the body, such as cartilage, fat, ligaments, skin, and more....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsFluctuating HormonesThyroid ProblemsBirth ControlEndometriosisPolyps or FibroidsWeight GainStressPIDCancerWhen to See a Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Fluctuating Hormones Thyroid Problems Birth Control Endometriosis Polyps or Fibroids Weight Gain Stress PID Cancer When to See a Provider Getting two periods in one month is often due to something simple and harmless. For some, it may even be their norm. The typicalmenstrual cycleis 28 days, but 24- to 38-day cycles fall within the normal range....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesTreatmentPreventionWhen to Seek CareFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Treatment Prevention When to Seek Care Frequently Asked Questions If bacteria infect a hair follicle on the breast, a breast boil can form. An improperly fitting bra with excessive rubbing, as well as sweating, can increase the chances of developing a breast boil. This article will review the symptoms, causes, and treatment of breast boils....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat’s Normal?Yeast InfectionBacterial VaginosisGonorrheaChlamydiaTrichomoniasisAmniotic Fluid Leak Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What’s Normal? Yeast Infection Bacterial Vaginosis Gonorrhea Chlamydia Trichomoniasis Amniotic Fluid Leak Yellowdischarge during pregnancyisn’t always cause for concern. However, it can be a sign of an infection or a leak in theamnioticsac that protects a fetus in the womb. Yellow discharge is particularly concerning if paired with an unpleasant odor, pain, or itching....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsIs It Normal?BenefitsHarmful Self-TalkSigns of a DisorderWhen to Get Help Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Is It Normal? Benefits Harmful Self-Talk Signs of a Disorder When to Get Help Talking to yourself is a normal and common behavior. Whether internal or spoken aloud, most people engage in self-talk regularly. When it’s positive and supportive, self-talk can be a healthy way to process thoughts, reflect on experiences, or make decisions....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPink Eye vs. AllergiesPink EyeTreatmentPreventionWhen to Get HelpFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Pink Eye vs. Allergies Pink Eye Treatment Prevention When to Get Help Frequently Asked Questions Pink eye is a term commonly used forconjunctivitis, which is inflammation or infection of theconjunctiva, the transparent membrane that covers the white part of the eyeball and inner eyelid.Similar symptoms of redness, itching, and watering of the eyes can also be seen in allergies (allergic conjunctivitis)....