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Additionally, IUD research in the 1970s and 1980s was confusing and misleading. They also used crude analysis methods. The most common causes of PID are the sexually transmitted bacteria chlamydia and gonorrhea. Marcela Barsse / Getty Images Using a condom (male or female) during sexual intercourse can help protect against catching an infection. Untreated PID can lead to inflammation and blocking of the fallopian tubes. Yet even in women with an untreated STI at the time of insertion, this risk still appears small....

The liver is an extraordinary organ with a remarkable ability to heal and regenerate itself after damage. The short answer to the question, “Does the liver regenerate?” is a resounding yes. The Good Brigade / Getty Images After Drinking Alcohol consumption can have both immediate and long-term effects on liver health. Alcohol-associated hepatitis: If drinking continues, inflammation of the liver may occur, leading to alcohol-associatedhepatitis. While some recovery may occur if alcohol use is stopped, the damage may be irreversible....

It involves taking a walk without talking or listening to anything, such as music or a podcast. This trend claims that walking without distractions reduces stress in addition to other benefits of walking. However, this practice is similar to other practices, such as mindful andmeditative walking. AscentXmedia / Getty Images You may combine walking andmeditationby meditating before or after a walk. Silent walking to focus on the experience, environment, and self may helprelieve symptoms of stressand anxiety....

It’s sometimes used as a dietary supplement in capsule form or as an essential oil. That means some supplement products may not contain what the label says. No supplement is intended to treat, cure, or prevent disease. Verywell / Anastasia Tretiak Used in traditional medicine, thyme is used for a wide range of health conditions. The plant contains many active compounds, one of which isthymol. As with many herbal remedies, the evidence supporting thyme’s medicinal effects is limited....

Researchers are studying whethertherapeutic ultrasoundworks as a treatment in physical therapy. This article looks at ultrasound therapy in physical therapy and what the research says about its effectiveness. Does Therapeutic Ultrasound Help? Christine Schneider / Cultura / Getty Images Studies about using ultrasound to help speed healing are not so positive. There are many studies that compare ultrasound use to sham (fake) ultrasound. There were no differences in the recovery of patients in either group....

Oscar Wong / Getty Images How Does Vitamin B6 Help With Nausea and Morning Sickness? When enough of these bad signals accumulate, the vomiting center activates nausea or vomiting to protect you. It helps balance the bad signals and calm your brain and stomach, reducing unnecessary nausea. Oscar Wong / Getty Images Morning sicknessis the term for the nausea and vomiting experienced during pregnancy. These hormonal changes may disrupt neurotransmitter balance, leading to morning sickness....

Walking is an excellent exercise for improving overall health, including functional strength. For muscles to grow in sizea process calledhypertrophyyou must also eat enough protein to support their growth. Resistance training involvesprogressive muscle overload,achieved by weight-bearing exercises such as lifting heavy weights. ti-ja / Getty Images Progressive muscle overload causes muscle tears, and the muscles get bigger as the body repairs itself. Protein is an essential part of many structures in the body, including your muscles....

Walking is an effective way to lower blood pressure and improve overall health. It can be done almost anywhere, including on a treadmill, outdoors, or around the home. Walking and other exercise lower blood pressure by strengthening the heart. gbh007 / Getty Images The heart pumps blood throughout the body more effectively when it is stronger. The benefits of walking do not stop at lowering blood pressure. Nervousness, eating a meal, drinking caffeine, and exercise can all affect blood pressure....

However, using a weighted vest when walking also has disadvantages and isn’t safe for everyone. However, increasing the workload is especially beneficial for certain people. Burns More Calories A weighted vest increases the amount of energy spent while walking. Hinterhaus Productions / Getty Images The extra weight increases the heart and respiration rates during exercise. The muscles must also work harder, increasingmetabolism(energy expenditure). Wearing the vest itself also challenges balance, which can help....

In clinical practice, neurologists already knew that watermelon triggered headaches, but they did not know why. Therefore, this study was unprecedented, bringing information about the pathophysiology of migraine. Both groups were fed watermelon and monitored for 24 hours. Photo Illustration by Amelia Manley for Verywell Health; Getty Images (Nitritesare similarbut not identicalto nitrates, atoms that contain more oxygen than nitrites.) The researchers behind the new report noted a few limitations....

Using cannabis when you have ADHD is associated with risk, like the potential for developing substance use disorder. Using it with ADHD medications may also cause unwanted effects. Heres what you should know about the effects of cannabis on people with ADHD. Verywell / Danie Drankwalter Could Microdosing Cannabis Help With ADHD? Theres not enough research to conclude whether cannabis helps people with ADHD. This includes microdosing, or taking ultra-low doses of cannabis to help manage symptoms without a high....

Learn about gout, how wine and other types of alcohol can affect this condition, and more. Purines are found in wine and other types of alcohol. However, some types of alcohol may have more of an impact than others. Hinterhaus Productions / Getty Images It is usually triggered by the immune system attacking healthy cells. Additionally, all types of alcohol, including wine, increase the risk of gout flares. People with gout are advised to limit or completely avoid all types of alcohol....

FatCamera / Getty Images The rotavirus vaccine provides a safe and effective defense against rotavirus disease and its complications. The vaccine is mostly given to infants and young children since the disease affects this age group most often. It is easy for the rotavirus to spread. FatCamera / Getty Images The disease causes severe, waterydiarrhea. Fever and vomiting can also occur, which raises the risk ofdehydration(loss of fluids). Severe cases can be life-threatening....