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That means your costs will depend on your specific plan and the healthcare provider you choose. Help may also be available through an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) if your employer provides it. An EAP offers services such as individual assessments, short-term counseling, and referrals to other treatment providers. Pornpak Khunatorn / Getty Images Covered mental health services vary by state, but many provide in-person or virtual counseling sessions. Medicaid offerings vary by state and plan, so you better verify your coverage with your state-run agency....

StefaNikolic / Getty Images Honey is often considered an all-natural alternative to table sugarand has addedantioxidantand anti-inflammatory properties. But, some social media users say that how you usehoneycan deactivate those health benefits. Nutrition experts are not convinced. StefaNikolic / Getty Images There is no standard definition of raw honey, but it is typically not heated or filtered. Some people believe raw honey is healthier than regular honey, but little evidence supports this claim....

Some studies suggest that honey may be more effective than over-the-counter products in treating children. These include: Honey also contains vitamins and minerals to support nutrition and the immune system. Who Can Use Honey? Yuji Kotani / Photodisc / Getty Images Honey may be used along with othercough remediesor solo. This is caused byClostridium botulinum, a bacterium found in soil that can be in honey products. Honey products should be sterilized to reduce the risk for other users as well....

An old home remedy suggests that steam may work. Unfortunately, the answer is no and research does not support this practice either. What Is Croup? Kin Images/Getty Images Croupis an inflammation of the larynx and trachea usually from a viral infection that is commonly seen in kids. Adults can get it, too, but they are more likely to call it laryngitis. Croup is seen in babies and toddlers from the ages of six months to three years....

Iberogast has been in use for over fifty years. It also covers its safety, including potential side effects, and who shouldn’t take it. This double action explains why it is helpful for both functional dyspepsia and IBS. Caiaimage / Rafal Rodzoch / Getty Images Iberogast may also: Is Iberogast Clinically Proven? In Europe, regulatory agencies have more stringent standards for herbal remedies than those in the United States. Such formulations must meet the same strict requirements as prescription medications....

Kseniya Ovchinnikova / Getty Images Most people experience bloating occasionally and turn to natural ways to relieve discomfort. Drinking lemon water (water with some lemon slices added) is one such strategy. Does Your Drinking Water Temperature Matter? Kseniya Ovchinnikova / Getty Images The temperature of your water matters far less than being adequately hydrated. Lemons contain a citrus compound calledhesperidin. Additionally, it may be helpful to sip on it slowly to avoid feeling full after drinking water....

Alipid paneltest measures HDL levels. This article discusses low HDL, and related symptoms and complications including the risk of heart failure anddiabetes. It also covers when to see your healthcare provider. GIPhotoStock / Getty Images GIPhotoStock / Getty Images Healthy Cholesterol Levels A healthy cholesterol level depends on your age and sex. Low HDL levels may cause deposits of cholesterol to form throughout the body. They can help prevent conditions in which a low HDL level is more likely to contribute to health problems....

There are a lot of myths surrounding masturbationthat it causes blindness, hairy palms, oracnemany long debunked. A myth that has gained traction lately is that men who masturbate experience lower levels oftestosterone(T). This article debunks some myths about masturbation decreasing testosterone and discusses factors that do lower your T levels. merteren / Getty Images It also covers what you might do to boost your testosterone. Here, too, long-term effects of orgasm or masturbation do not affect T levels....

These hurdles exist because state Medicaid budgets cant afford to cover everyone who would benefit from the drug. Previously, it was only indicated for weight management. Its important to know that coverage can change every year. Getty Images /Bloomberg/ Contributor Milliman.GLP-1 agonists in Medicaid: utilization, growth and management. 2022;179(4):625-641. doi:10.1111/bph.15677

These are not the same rules that apply to other health plans. Colonoscopies are one of the most common screening tests forcolorectal cancer. Be sure to check with your supplemental coverage to see how this works. Zinkevych / iStock / Getty Images That used to be the case for diagnostic colonoscopies too. The rate was decreased to 15% for this procedure, and only this procedure, in 2023. It will drop to 10% in 2027, and then to 0% in 2030 and beyond....

Initially, two pharmaceutical companiesAmneal Pharmaceuticals and Apotexwere involved in the recall. The FDA then requested other drug manufacturers evaluate their products and test for NDMA. girubalani garnarajan / Getty Images What Is Metformin? girubalani garnarajan / Getty Images Metformin is a prescription medication used first-line to treat jot down 2 diabetes. It is prescribed frequently, with over 60 million prescriptions since 2012 in the United States. The goal of treatingdiabetesis to decrease the amount of glucose, or sugar, in the blood....

It is usually taken along with diet and exercise changes. If you are starting treatment with metformin, you may wonder: Doesmetformincause diarrhea? What other side effects does it cause? Getty Image /Scott Olson/ Staff Diarrhea is a common side effect of metformin and can be accompanied by other gut-related issues. Diarrhea triggered by metformin generally starts soon after you begin taking the medicine or within a few weeks. However, some people do not experience it right away....

Milk has been used successfully by some people to ease heartburn. But it doesn’t always work. Milk provides calcium, which can help to calm stomach acids. Joice Kelly / Unsplash It also offers other nutritional benefits. However, other foods may be better suited to ease the symptoms of heartburn. Heartburn can last up to two hours. What the Science Says Studies investigating the role of dairy products in easing heartburn symptoms are limited....