Geritol, a brand of vitamin and mineral supplements, has been touted by some as a way to help boost fertility. It is an over-the-counter product available in both liquid and pill form. There is no scientific evidence to support that Geritol can increase your chances of conceiving, nor does the manufacturer make any fertility claims. They also make clear that Geritol is not formulated to meet the needs of people who are pregnant or nursing....
Green concealer may not be a part of your skincare routine—you might even think it’s strange. A green color-correcting concealer can help even out red skin. You can also use a green concealer for dark circles and spots. This article will go over what green color-correcting concealer is used for and why you might want to try a green color corrector. Green Concealer Covers Pimples Despite its unusual color (or rather, because of it) green color-correcting concealer can be the best friend of anyone with a pimple....
Many people worry when they have a tremor that it may be a sign of Parkinson’s disease (PD). However, there is another more common cause of tremor known as essential tremor (ET), and it doesn’t have the serious implications of PD. In fact, ET is eight times as common as PD, and, unlike PD, does not cause worsening unsteadiness, rigidity, or dementia. Although it might be a relief to hear that your tremor isn’t caused by PD, it doesn’t necessarily make the tremor less annoying....
Integra is a product that is used to help re-grow skin on body parts where skin has been removed or badly damaged. It was initially used to safely cover large areas of burned tissue where skin needed to be regrown. However, Integra is now used far more widely as part of skin grafts in reconstructive surgery. Integra is sometimes referred to as a dermal matrix or dermal scaffold. Purpose of Integra Integra is used to help heal large wounds where skin has been injured and/or needs to be regrown....
One day, a flu shot (influenza vaccine) administered nasally might replace our current shot-in-the-arm technique. A phase one clinical trial on the effectiveness of an intranasal influenza vaccine has shown promise by activating a strong immune response in 28 study participants. Key Takeaways Compared to the traditional shot-in-the-arm flu vaccines, intranasal vaccines activate a more robust and durable immune response.Research has shown that tackling a respiratory viral infection locally (in the nose and throat) with an intranasal vaccine can produce a strong mucosal immune response....
Results of a phase three trial for a drug to help treat the most common form of dwarfism show it can boost bone growth in children—and sometimes cause them to grow as fast as their peers who don’t have dwarfism. Key Takeaways A new drug boosts growth in children with achondroplasia, a common form of dwarfism.In a clinical trial, children who took the drug grew an average of 1.5 centimeters more than those who did not take the drug....
New York City began providing free abortion pills at city-run clinics last week, becoming the first city in the United States to do so. Key Takeaways New York City is making medication abortion available in four city-run clinics at no cost to patients.The abortion pills will be accessible to people who live outside of New York, and the clinics will not check patients’ immigration or insurance statuses.Abortion care has become less accessible in much of the U....
Rachel Charlton-Dailey (she/they) is an award-winning journalist specializing in health and disability. Their work is featured in publications such as Healthline, Huffpost, Metro UK, The Guardian, and Business Insider. Charlton-Dailey often uses their platform to spotlight issues that affect disabled people. Last weekend, news broke that the Queen of England had contracted COVID-19. The 95-year-old monarch is said to be experiencing mild cold-like symptoms. According to a statement from Buckingham Palace, “Her Majesty is continuing with light duties....
Osteopetrosis is a bone disease that causes bones to be too dense, and this abnormality can lead to easily broken bones. Osteopetrosis causes special bone cells called osteoclasts to function abnormally. Normally, osteoclasts break down old bone tissue as new bone tissue grows. For people with osteopetrosis, the osteoclasts do not break down the old bone tissue. This bone buildup causes bones to overgrow. In the head and spine, this overgrowth puts pressure on nerves and causes neurological problems....
The pharmaceutical drug Silenor (doxepin) is a tricyclic antidepressant that is also used as a hypnotic to initiate and maintain sleep. It was approved by the FDA for the treatment of insomnia in March 2010. Silenor is touted by the manufacturer as a non-abusable option for insomnia relief and is not classified as a controlled substance by the DEA. As there seems to be a lack of abuse potential, it may be a good option for individuals concerned about becoming addicted to sleeping pills....
The sternoclavicular joint, or SC joint, is the connection of the sternum (breastbone) to the clavicle (collarbone). This SC joint is uncommonly injured, but it can be problematic when an injury is sustained. Sternoclavicular Dislocations The sternoclavicular joint can dislocate from its normal position. The clavicle will either dislocate in front (an anterior SC dislocation) or behind (a posterior SC dislocation) the sternum. The posterior SC dislocations are more worrisome because of the important structures that are located just behind the sternum....
Tinnitus is more commonly referred to as ringing in the ears. To be clear though, it doesn’t have to be ringing. Any perception of a sound that isn’t there, (that doesn’t have an actual external source), can be defined as tinnitus such as clicking, tapping, ringing, buzzing, or whistling. It’s basically a phantom noise that can be annoyingly persistent. Tinnitus is not considered a disease in and of itself but rather a symptom of another condition....
When you have a headache that’s severe enough to require medication, chances are you reach for an over-the-counter painkiller like ibuprofen. This familiar non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, or NSAID, is effective for some headaches. Ibuprofen is available over the counter (OTC) as well as by prescription. As an OTC product, it’s sold under the brand names Advil and Motrin. It’s also available in generic and store-brand forms, which often are less expensive....
Some lucky people have established a lifetime relationship with their healthcare providers. They have gotten to know their healthcare providers well, they have a relationship built on mutual respect and trust, and they would never consider changing healthcare providers. Other people are not so lucky. Sometimes, the decision to change healthcare providers is dictated by outside influences rather than personal choice. Valid Reasons to Consider Switching Healthcare Providers There are myriad reasons you might consider changing healthcare providers:...
Monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFA) have gained a reputation as being one of the “good fats"—that is, fats that are beneficial to health. While the scientific evidence is largely circumstantial, the idea that MUFA are important to good health—to general health as well as to cardiovascular health—now has strong support among many experts. What Are Monounsaturated Fatty Acids? MUFA are one of the two types of unsaturated fatty acids. Unsaturated fatty acids have at least one double bond in the fatty acid carbon chain (as opposed to saturated fatty acids, which have no double bonds)....
For many, a toothache may bring up their deepest and darkest fears. The reality for many is that the dentist can send you through a wave of emotions, to the point that you may end up trying to avoid your appointment entirely. Problems with your teeth only get worse if left unattended. That’s why the large proportion of people who suffer dental anxiety end up leaving a problem unchecked until it’s too late....
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is one of the foundations of emergency medical care. It is a required training for nearly all emergency medical providers in the U.S. and is widely taught to the public as part of secondary education. As of 2018, in fact, all but 11 U.S. states (Alaska, California, Colorado, Florida, Hawaii, Nebraska, New Hampshire, Maine, Massachusetts, Montana, and Wyoming) required that students be taught CPR before graduating high school....
Even with COVID-19 infections surging past 40 million in the U.S. and twice as many people hospitalized with COVID-19 compared to a year ago, the unvaccinated aren’t budging. Key Themes From Our Survey Despite increasing infections and hospitalizations, the unvaccinated aren’t budging.People who have been vaccinated want booster shots in hopes of added protection.But survey respondents still have reservations and concerns about boosters. According to Verywell Health’s latest vaccine sentiment survey, 1 in 5 (22%) people reject the COVID-19 vaccine or are undecided about taking it—a number that has remained the same for the past three months....
Cancer of the adrenal glands is relatively uncommon. Tumors on these triangular-shaped organs located just above the kidneys may impact hormones produced by the glands. These hormones vary from those controlling blood pressure to those that can help you respond to stress. Types of Adrenal Cancer The adrenal glands are part of the endocrine system. This system’s job is to release hormones that regulate various functions such as sexual development, puberty, stress, and metabolism....
Anemia of chronic disease (ACD) refers to having low levels of red blood cells resulting from any number of chronic diseases including autoimmune diseases, cancers, and long-term infections. With this type of anemia, a person will have normal or increased levels of iron stored in body tissues, and low levels of iron in the blood. This is because inflammation prevents the body from using stored iron and making enough healthy blood cells....
