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Key TakeawaysThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is looking into a small number of cases of heart muscle inflammation (myocarditis) in teenagers and young adults that occurred within days of receiving their second COVID vaccination dose.About 10 cases of myocarditis occur for every 100,000 people in the general population.It is not yet known if there is a correlation between COVID vaccination and an increased risk of myocarditis. However, getting sick with COVID-19 also puts you at risk for myocarditis and forlasting respiratory and heart problems, making vaccination all the more important....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsEffectsSymptomsDiagnosisManagement and PreventionWhen to See a DoctorFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Effects Symptoms Diagnosis Management and Prevention When to See a Doctor Frequently Asked Questions Dehydration can impact your entire body, including your eyes. When there’s a lack of moisture in the body, you may be more susceptible todry eyes, which can cause discomfort and irritation, and it may even impact your vision....

But there are some areas of the country where penalties still apply if a person is uninsured and not eligible for an exemption. This article will explain the basics of the ACA’s individual mandate, and where residents are still potentially subject to a tax penalty if they go without health insurance. As of 2024, there are financial penalties for being uninsured in Massachusetts, New Jersey, California, Rhode Island, and the District of Columbia....

Key TakeawaysSome research suggests that the morning-after pill is less effective in people who weigh more than 155 pounds or have a BMI above 25.Alternative options are more effective for people of a higher weight, such as ella, which contains a drug called ulipristal acetate (UPA).While effective, these options are costly and some require a prescription. Key Takeaways Some research suggests that the morning-after pill is less effective in people who weigh more than 155 pounds or have a BMI above 25....

Key TakeawaysThe CDC has developed two candidate vaccine viruses ready to be made into vaccines should the H5N1 virus start transmitting between humans easily.Both H5N1 vaccine candidates are available in limited supply within the government’s stockpile, ensuring readiness for immediate distribution if needed.In the current bird flu outbreak, the virus has been detected in dairy cattle herds across nine states and infected at least one person.CDC health officials say two existing H5N1 candidate vaccine viruses are available for manufacturers if the bird flu virus spreads more easily to humans....

Key TakeawaysAntibody tests can be useful to confirm a prior COVID-19 infection, but this method is not completely reliable or accurate.How long antibodies last after infection is still being studied, but research shows it can be up to eight months or one year after infection.Speak with a healthcare provider to see if this kind of testing is recommended for you.Roughly 57% of people in the United States have never gotten infected with COVID-19, according to the estimates from a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) seroprevalence (testing for antibodies in blood) survey....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPenis Growth During PubertyNormal Penis SizeMyths About Penis Size Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Penis Growth During Puberty Normal Penis Size Myths About Penis Size The hormones of puberty influence penis growth and do not have one set age limit. A person’s penis will start to grow more rapidly between ages 10 and 14 but can keep growing until they are between ages 16 and 21—or once puberty ends....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsRisks of Sleeping on Fiberglass MattressesChecking For FiberglassQuality Mattresses Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Risks of Sleeping on Fiberglass Mattresses Checking For Fiberglass Quality Mattresses Fiberglass is an artificial mineral fiber made from silica sand, limestone, recycled glass, and soda ash. It is valued as a low-cost and long-lasting way to provide heat resistance to various products. However, its use in mattresses has raised safety concerns about the risks of airborne exposure to the glass fibers....

Key TakeawaysEngland has approved a drug for breast cancer prevention—one that is also available in the U.S.There are two main types of medications used to help prevent breast cancer in higher-risk patients: SERMs and AIs. These drugs work slightly differently but all help stop cancer cells from developingExperts say it’s still important for people to go for regular breast cancer screenings and understand their individual risk based on factors such as family history....

Key TakeawaysAmericans eat about 17 teaspoons of added sugars daily, more than double the recommended amount for women and nearly double for men.Swapping table sugar for honey or agave nectar doesn’t make added sugar healthier, experts say.You can consider natural sources of sugar, such as whole fruits, which also provide fiber, minerals, and vitamins.Replacing table sugar with natural sweeteners like honey or maple syrup sounds like a healthier way to satisfy your sweet tooth, but does this swap make a difference?...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesIs Thrush Contagious?ComplicationsPreventionFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Is Thrush Contagious? Complications Prevention Frequently Asked Questions Because thrush can affect both the mouth and the vagina, many people assume that the fungus can be passed throughoral sex. However, it isn’t spread this way. There is an association between oral sex and candidiasis, but the risk isn’t linked to the transmission of the fungus....

Key TakeawaysLiquid chlorophyll is a popular supplement on social media and is associated with many unsubstantiated health claims.According to the scientific literature, there is not enough evidence to recommend taking liquid chlorophyll.Eating green vegetables in your diet can help you include chlorophyll in your diet via real food. Key Takeaways Liquid chlorophyll is a popular supplement on social media and is associated with many unsubstantiated health claims.According to the scientific literature, there is not enough evidence to recommend taking liquid chlorophyll....

Key Takeaways Still, tinnitus reports have surfaced: Peter Gulick, DO, professor of medicine andinfectious diseaseexpert at Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine, tells Verywell that the fear of experiencing tinnitus should not stop you from getting the vaccine. “After giving millions of people a [COVID-19] vaccine, tinnitus is not a red flag that popped up prompting scientists to say, ‘You know, this is kind of a big issue with COVID-19 vaccines,’” he says....