The Red Flags You’re Actually Too Independent, According To Therapists
Thomas Barwick via Getty Images There is such a thing as too much independence, according to experts. There’s no shortage of bangers that celebrate being independent. Maybe you’ve thrown your hands up to Destiny’s Child’s “Independent Women Pt.1” or belted out Bon Jovi’s “It’s My Life” at the top of your lungs in the car. […]
10 Foods That’ll Help Boost Your Immune System This Fall
At this point, most of us know that the very best thing we can do to give our immune system a boost is to get our COVID vaccine and flu shot, and a COVID booster, if you’re eligible. But as the days grow darker and colder and we’re faced with a possible “twindemic” — meaning […]
Here’s Exactly When You Should Get Your COVID, Flu And RSV Shots
Jasmin Merdan via Getty Images “The most important thing right now, I would say is to make a plan. We know that people who have a plan to get there [and] get a vaccination are much more likely to get it than people who intend to get it but don’t make a plan,” said Dr. […]
Idaho’s Abortion Ban Is Forcing Doctors To Leave The State — And It’s Creating A Crisis
Panic was the first thing Dr. Kylie Cooper felt when her home state of Idaho implemented a near-total abortion ban following the repeal of federal protections last year. As a maternal-fetal medicine physician in the largest hospital in the state, Cooper wasn’t used to feeling panicky. Her job working with high-risk obstetric patients didn’t allow […]
Opinion | ‘It’s a Wonderful Thing That We Did Today’: What We Heard This Week
“I think it’s a wonderful thing that we did today.” — FDA advisor Michael Sprintz, DO, of the Sprintz Center for Pain in Texas, after recommending the agency approve an over-the-counter naloxone (Narcan) product for reversing opioid overdoses. “It’s oftentimes hit or miss, and you have to be very nimble.” — Phil Ayers, PharmD, president-elect […]
The Risk Factors For A Blood Clot Are More Common Than You Think
When they happen on the outside, blood clotting can be a good thing to help prevent excessive bleeding after you’ve been injured. Platelets (a type of blood cell) and proteins in your plasma (the liquid part of the blood) band together and form a clot over the injury, which eventually dissolves once the injury has […]
Opinion | ‘Medicine Is Not a Stable Thing’: What We Heard This Week
“You’ve got to remember that medicine is not a stable thing.” — Dev GnanaDev, MD, former president of the Medical Board of California, discussing a bill that would grant the state’s licensing agencies specific authority to take disciplinary action against disinformation doctors. “This is the American Medical Association, not the American Hunting Association or the […]
Trichinosis Infection: Pork Symptoms, Treatment & Causes
Heartburn and acid reflux are not the same thing. Heartburn is actually a symptom of acid reflux. Heartburn gets its name because it feels like a burning sensation around the heart. Another symptom that occurs with heartburn is a bitter or sour taste in the mouth, usually when you eat or lye down. Heartburn affects […]
If You’re Going To Google Your Health Symptoms, Here’s How To Do It Right
If the first thing you do when you feel a sniffle or twinge is head to the internet to try to figure out what’s going on, you’re in good company. Surveys suggest about 90% of patients Google their symptoms before they talk to their doctor. But it can, of course, quickly go awry. Mental health […]
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A fresh toothbrush may be just the thing you need to reset your oral health care routine and get a bright, healthy smile to show off in the coming months. And as pressure mounts to get your holiday shopping done early this year, Oral-B electric toothbrushes and other whitening products are available for up to […]