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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsContagiousnessSymptomsCausesDiagnosisComplicationsTreatmentPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Contagiousness Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Complications Treatment Prevention stefanamer / Getty Images How Does Tonsillitis Spread? The infections that cause tonsillitis are spread through respiratory droplets from coughing,sneezing, or sharing food or drinks. Tonsillitis is also contagious through kissing. Close contact with a sick individual raises the risk of tonsillitis. But these infections may not always cause tonsillitis itself....

Key TakeawaysA recent study found that frequent daytime napping is associated with an increased risk of developing high blood pressure and a higher risk of having a stroke.Experts say that napping is not necessarily harmful, rather it could be a sign that someone is having trouble with sleep at night or that they havea sleep disorderor health condition.If you can’t stay awake or find yourself falling asleep during activities that require your attention, it’s important to talk to your healthcare provider....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsAs a Controlled SubstanceHow Scheduling WorksTaking Tramadol Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents As a Controlled Substance How Scheduling Works Taking Tramadol In 2014, tramadol was classified as a Schedule IV (or Schedule 4) controlled substance.Tramadol is an opioid medication with a potential for abuse, misuse, and harm. As a controlled substance, tramadol is subject to more restrictive regulations when prescribed and used....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Tylenol?Recommended DosingEffects on the LiverOverdose Treatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Tylenol? Recommended Dosing Effects on the Liver Overdose Treatment Tylenol is a popular, safe, and effective medication forfeverand pain. It has been available since the 1950s. Since it’s a common, well-known drug, it’s sometimes used carelessly, which can lead to liver damage. This article will explain what Tylenol is, how to take it safely, and how Tylenol impacts the liver and other organs....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTylenol vs. AdvilRisks of OTC Pain RelieversChoosing an OTC Pain RelieverIf OTC Pain Relievers Don’t WorkWhen to Talk With a Healthcare ProviderHow to Treat Headache at Home Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Tylenol vs. Advil Risks of OTC Pain Relievers Choosing an OTC Pain Reliever If OTC Pain Relievers Don’t Work When to Talk With a Healthcare Provider How to Treat Headache at Home...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsIs It Autoimmune?Is the Immune System Compromised?COVID-19 RisksManaging Symptoms Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Is It Autoimmune? Is the Immune System Compromised? COVID-19 Risks Managing Symptoms What causes this disorder is not completely understood. It is thought that some people may have genes that predispose them to developing the condition and that one or more environmental triggers begin the disease process....

Key TakeawaysA woman is potentially cured of HIV after receiving a stem cell transplant that used a mixture of blood from an umbilical cord and from a relative.The patient has been HIV-free for 14 months and has had no serious complications.While this is a breakthrough, researchers say it won’t be a scalable treatment for most people living with HIV. Key Takeaways A woman is potentially cured of HIV after receiving a stem cell transplant that used a mixture of blood from an umbilical cord and from a relative....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow It FeelsLink Between Back Pain and CancerWhen to Call a ProviderTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How It Feels Link Between Back Pain and Cancer When to Call a Provider Treatment Back painis one of the most common complaints in healthcare encounters. Lung cancer is very rarely a cause of back pain.Upper backpain has many causes, and lung cancer is not the most likely one....

Key TakeawaysA recent survey showed that many Americans trust convenient care clinics or urgent care to provide routine healthcare services that primary care providers typically perform.Convenient care clinics are easily accessible to individuals with or without an established primary care provider.While convenient care clinics fill gaps in primary care, they are not a substitute for regularly seeing a primary care provider. Key Takeaways A recent survey showed that many Americans trust convenient care clinics or urgent care to provide routine healthcare services that primary care providers typically perform....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsRisk of TransmissionViral SheddingRisk-Reduction TechniquesHerpes TestingMaking Your Decision Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Risk of Transmission Viral Shedding Risk-Reduction Techniques Herpes Testing Making Your Decision It can be stressful to know that havinggenital herpes(herpes simplex virus, or HSV) during pregnancy means there is a possibility your child could become infected with the virus during vaginal delivery. Because of this, and the potential of serious consequences of infection in babies—which, in rare cases, includes death—women with genital herpes are often advised to consider a Cesarean (C-section) delivery instead of a vaginal one....

Key TakeawaysVegan butter may contain saturated fats from sources like coconut and palm oil, which should still be consumed in moderation.The American Heart Association recommends that saturated fats make up only 5-6% of daily calories, while the USDA recommends up to 10%.Vegan butter with lower saturated fats can be a healthier option, but nutritionists recommend using nontropical oils like olive and safflower oil instead.Vegan or plant-based butter seems like a healthier alternative to traditional butter made with cow’s milk or cream, which is high in saturated fat and calories....

Current dietary guidelines from the U.S. government and the American Heart Association (AHA) stress the importance of including lots ofpolyunsaturated fats (PUFA)in the diet, in place of saturated fats andtrans fats. A particular recommendation in these guidelines is to rely on vegetable oil as an important source of PUFA. In particular, the AHA recommends soybean oil, corn oil, and sunflower oil as good sources of dietary PUFA. But not all experts agree that vegetable oil ought to be a dietary staple — especially when it comes to cooking with it....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsIs Vegetarian Keto Better?What Is Vegetarian Keto?Other BenefitsFoodsSample Meal PlanPotential ChallengesIs Vegetarian Keto Safe for Me?Tips for SuccessMeal Planning Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Is Vegetarian Keto Better? What Is Vegetarian Keto? Other Benefits Foods Sample Meal Plan Potential Challenges Is Vegetarian Keto Safe for Me? Tips for Success Meal Planning Thevegetarian keto diet, dubbed the “ketotarian” diet, is a low-carbohydrate plant-based diet....