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There have been a number of widespread concerns about the materials used in tampons and their manufacturing process. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA)Center for Devices and Radiological Healthhas been regulating and providing consumer information about the safety and efficacy of medical devices produced and sold in the United States, including tampons. In general, tampons are very safe, but it’s imperative that they are used properly. the_burtons / Getty Images...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesSymptomsTreatmentRash PrognosisPreventionSeeking Medical Care Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Symptoms Treatment Rash Prognosis Prevention Seeking Medical Care A tanning bed rash may develop within a few hours or days after using a sun bed. This article covers the cause of a tanning bed rash, what a tanning bed rash looks like, and treatment for a tanning bed rash. What Causes a Tanning Bed Rash?...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypes of InfectionSymptomsComplicationsWhen to See a Healthcare ProviderCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPreventionNext in Tapeworm Infection GuideTapeworm Symptoms in Humans: What to Know Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types of Infection Symptoms Complications When to See a Healthcare Provider Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prevention Next in Tapeworm Infection Guide The worms live and grow in the digestive tract and can spread to other parts of the body. Tapeworm infections are uncommon in the United States and tend to occur more often in parts of the developing world due to contaminated and undercooked meat or fish....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsComplicationsWhen to Get TreatmentFrequently Asked QuestionsNext in Tapeworm Infection GuideCauses and Risk Factors of Tapeworm Infections Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Complications When to Get Treatment Frequently Asked Questions Next in Tapeworm Infection Guide Tapeworm symptoms in humans include abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea, and weight loss. However, symptoms can vary based on the type oftapeworm, and they do not always cause symptoms....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPreventionFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prevention Frequently Asked Questions Tardive dyskinesiaanddystoniaare two types of movement disorders that result as negative side effects of medications used to treat neurological and mental disorders. This article will discuss the different symptoms, causes, and treatments for tardive dyskinesia and dystonia. manusapon kasosod / Getty Images Tardive dyskinesia and dystonia are both movement disorders that result from increased neuromuscular signaling from thebrainto different muscles of the body....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesPatient RightsDiagnosisTreatmentPreventionSummaryFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Patient Rights Diagnosis Treatment Prevention Summary Frequently Asked Questions Extrapyramidal symptoms (EPS) are serious side effects that can develop after taking certain antipsychotic medications. They can affect your motor control and coordination. EPS can take several forms, including tardive dyskinesia. Tardive dyskinesiacauses uncontrollable facial movements. It develops after long-term use of certain psychiatric medications that block the neurotransmitter (chemical messenger)dopamine, which plays a role in pleasure and movement....

Targeted therapies are a relatively new form of treatment for breast cancer and may be used alone or in combination with other treatments. Unlike traditionalchemotherapy, which attacks any rapidly growing cells, targeted therapies directly target cancer cells or signaling pathways that contribute to the growth of cancer cells. For this reason, many of the drugs may have fewer side effects than chemotherapy. Targeted therapies are available for the treatment of estrogen receptor-positive breast cancers,HER2-positive breast cancers, andtriple-negative breast cancer....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsAverage Steps per DayJobs That Take More StepsEffects of AgeIncreasing Your Step Count Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Average Steps per Day Jobs That Take More Steps Effects of Age Increasing Your Step Count People use steps as an easy-to-understand measurement of physical activity. Is it important and effective to aim for 10,000 steps per day as a measure of getting enough activity?...

Key TakeawaysA new viral TikTok trend suggests the combination of tart cherry juice, magnesium powder, and Lemon Lime OLIPOP prebiotic soda can help support sleep.While this drink won’t be a magic bullet for everyone, the ingredients may actually help some people find quality and adequate sleep. Key Takeaways A new viral TikTok trend suggests the combination of tart cherry juice, magnesium powder, and Lemon Lime OLIPOP prebiotic soda can help support sleep....

Key TakeawaysThe International Association for the Study of Pain updated its definition of pain to focus on a patient’s pain experience and to include those who can’t verbally communicate it.This shift incorporates different types of pain into the definition, including those that don’t involve direct tissue damage.Using a patient’s self-reported pain analysis offers greater holistic treatment options. Key Takeaways The International Association for the Study of Pain updated its definition of pain to focus on a patient’s pain experience and to include those who can’t verbally communicate it....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesWhy Am I Tasting and Coughing Up Blood?When to See a Healthcare ProviderHow to Stop Tasting Blood When You Cough Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Why Am I Tasting and Coughing Up Blood? When to See a Healthcare Provider How to Stop Tasting Blood When You Cough Tasting blood in your phlegm (mucusfrom the passageways in the lungs) can occur even when coughing does not necessarily lead to actually coughing up blood....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypesDoes It Hurt?CandidatesThe ProcedureNumber of SessionsLength of TreatmentAt-Home RemovalCover Up TattoosFinding a SpecialistIs Tattoo Removal Safe?Risks and ComplicationsCaring for Your Skin Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types Does It Hurt? Candidates The Procedure Number of Sessions Length of Treatment At-Home Removal Cover Up Tattoos Finding a Specialist Is Tattoo Removal Safe? Risks and Complications Caring for Your Skin About 1 in 3 Americans have a tattoo, but not all of them are happy with their body art....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhen Tattoos Go Beyond ArtGeneral ConsiderationsSanitary PracticesSkin ConditionsTattoos and MRIsWhy Ink Color May MatterThe Importance of AftercareFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents When Tattoos Go Beyond Art General Considerations Sanitary Practices Skin Conditions Tattoos and MRIs Why Ink Color May Matter The Importance of Aftercare Frequently Asked Questions If you live with a chronic or autoimmune disease such asinflammatory bowel disease(such as Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis),lupus,multiple sclerosis,arthritis, orpsoriasis, you may be wondering if it is wise to get a tattoo....