Some Common And Not So Common STDs
Like many great things in life, sex has a not-so-glamorous side. Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) are the uncomfortable (and sometimes painful and ugly) side effect of getting your freak on.
Differences between the Moon’s near and far sides linked to colossal ancient impact
The face that the Moon shows to Earth looks far different from the one it hides on its far side. The nearside is dominated by the lunar mare — the vast, dark-colored remnants of ancient lava flows. The crater-pocked far side, on the other hand, is virtually devoid of large-scale mare features. Why the two […]
What Is ‘Trauma Dumping’? Here’s How To Know If You’re Doing It.
If you’re on the therapy side of TikTok, you may have seen a viral video posted by therapist Ilene Glance that drew so much backlash, she has since deleted her account, @sidequesttherapy. Glance titled the clip “When a client wants to trauma dump first session” and captioned it “Not happening on my watch ever again.” […]
A ‘hot Jupiter’s’ dark side is revealed in detail for first time: The planet’s night side likely hosts iron clouds, titanium rain, and winds that dwarf Earth’s jetstream.
MIT astronomers have obtained the clearest view yet of the perpetual dark side of an exoplanet that is “tidally locked” to its star. Their observations, combined with measurements of the planet’s permanent day side, provide the first detailed view of an exoplanet’s global atmosphere. “We’re now moving beyond taking isolated snapshots of specific regions of […]
Diflucan (fluconazole) Side Effects (Alcohol), Dosage & Pregnancy
What are the side effects of fluconazole? Common side effects of fluconazole include Other important side effects include Possible serious side effects include seizures, reduced number of white blood cells, reduced number of blood platelets, and toxic epidermal necrolysis. Rarely, serious allergic reactions, including angioedema (swelling of tissues), may also occur. Liver dysfunction (jaundice, hepatitis) […]
What Are the Long-Term Side Effects of Rheumatic Fever? Complications
If not promptly treated, rheumatic fever can have long-term side effects such as rheumatic heart disease, which weakens the valves between the heart’s chambers. The majority of rheumatic fever (RF) symptoms go away after a few weeks or months, but recurrence and certain complications are common. Usually, heart and joint ailments are long-term consequences of […]
Michael Phelps Can Relate To Simone Biles And His Heart Is Breaking For Her
Michael Phelps knows the dark side of being the star attraction at the Olympics. The five-time Olympian swim great, who won 23 gold medals, churned to glory while fighting depression and even thoughts of suicide. Hearing about gymnast Simone Biles’ decision to withdraw from the team competition over “mental health” concerns (she later pulled out of […]
Survey Probes Barriers to Long-Acting Injectable PrEP for MSM
Fear of potential severe side effects may be the greatest barrier to long-acting injectable HIV prevention among men who have sex with men (MSM), followed by out-of-pocket costs, a researcher said. When examining relative importance of perceived barriers to long-acting injectable pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), perceived side effects was the most important, representing 52% of the […]
Concerta (methylphenidate) for ADHD: Side Effects & Warnings
What are the side effects of Concerta? WARNING DRUG DEPENDENCE Concerta should be given cautiously to patients with a history of drug dependence or alcoholism. Chronic abusive use can lead to marked tolerance and psychological dependence with varying degrees of abnormal behavior. Frank psychotic episodes can occur, especially with parenteral abuse. Careful supervision is required […]