Posts

Vaccinationis an essential tool to protect against COVID-19. This article discusses why people with lung cancer need to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Younger children and adults over 65 may receive additional doses of the vaccine. Karl Tapales / Getty Images The Moderna vaccine is recommended for people ages 6 months and older. Younger children and older adults may receive additional doses of the vaccine. The vaccine was initially found to be 90% effective in preventing infections in people who receive two doses....

Not all illnesses are resulting from viruses. Some such as bacterial pneumonia can cause flu-like symptoms but are caused bybacteria. Illustration by Mira Norian for Verywell Health Is the Flu a Virus or Bacteria? Illustration by Mira Norian for Verywell Health Flu Symptoms Influenza viruses are detected year-round in the United States. Flu symptoms vary from person to person. People who have the flu often feel some or all of these common signs and symptoms....

But is the flue airborne? Knowing how the flu is spread can help you prevent infection and minimize your risk. Droplets vs. Aerosols Droplets are heavy. Hiraman / Getty Images They generally sink to the ground within about 6 feet of the infected person. That means if you stay more than 6 feet away, you are less likely to become infected. Aerosols are produced by coughing or sneezing, just like droplets....

With cold andflu seasonupon us, the immune-boosting tips are making the rounds on social media. Since that video was posted, people have been sharing their versions of the tonic and toting its benefits. As youd probably expect, onion water is no miracle cure during cold and flu season. svehlik / Getty images But are there any risks to drinking onion water? Heres what experts say. Some research has suggested that theanti-inflammatory effectsmay support immune system function....

miniseries / Getty Images Are Plant-Based Diets Healthy? The degree to which a person includes animal foods in a plant-based diet can vary greatly. To some, a plant-based diet prioritizes eating mostly plant-based foods while minimizing animal-based foods. miniseries / Getty Images While to others, it involvesavoiding any animal-based foodsaltogether. Plant-based diets may also lower your risk fortype 2 diabetes. There may also be a learning curve when changing your eating habits to a more plant-based diet....

It’s resulting from the reactivation of thevaricella-zoster virusin the body (the virus that causes chickenpox). How Common Is Shingles in Cancer Patients? Zostavax is no longer available for use. Cavan Images / Getty Images This newer shingles vaccine,Shingrix, was made available in 2017. Shingrix is administered in a two-dose series. The second dose is administered two to six months after the first. Recommended Shingles Vaccine Shingrix, a recombinant vaccine, is the currently recommended shingles vaccine....

When you have high cholesterol, changing the way you eat is an option to improve your health. The therapeutic lifestyle changes (TLC) diet is one option that aims to lower cholesterol. PeopleImages / Getty Images How Does the TLC Diet Work? PeopleImages / Getty Images Is the Diet Still Recommended to Improve Cholesterol? The researchers found that the TLC diet was effective at improving cholesterol levels. The TLC diet is specifically designed for people with high blood cholesterol levels....

You probably dont even want to know. Theres no need to be ashamed; a lack of self-control isnt fully to blame. These apps are designed to be addictive. mikroman6 / Getty Images This reward mechanism can make social media scrolling addictive. How Much Time Should You Spend on Social Media? Still, there are ways to set healthy parameters. If youre chronically online, it might be tough to impose a daily social media time limit....

The observational study included more than 1.5 million people in Israel who mostly received the Pfizer mRNA COVID-19 vaccine. Those who got the shot between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. seemed to experience fewer breakthrough infections. Why Does the Time of Day Matter When We Get a Vaccine? Photo Illustration by Zack Angeline for Verywell Health; Getty Images. Scientists have been studying how circadian rhythms can affect vaccine response. Or they can be more willing to actually get vaccinated....

There is no cure foramyotrophic lateral sclerosis(ALS). This article discusses current medications and recent advances in the treatment of ALS. Solskin / Getty Images The Stages of ALS ALS progresses instages. Solskin / Getty Images In advanced stages, muscle weakness leads to an inability to speak, swallow, and walk. Individuals will require mechanical ventilation when the muscles used for breathing (diaphragm) stop working. People with this condition ultimately become wheelchair-dependent....

There is no known cure forankylosing spondylitis, but research is constantly expanding and evolving. This article with cover recent advancements in ankylosing spondylitis research and new medications. It will also discuss other treatment options. Siriporn Kaenseeya / EyeEm / Getty Images Rinvoq (upadacitinib) was approved in April 2022. Other advancements in ankylosing spondylitis research are on how the condition develops inside the body. Researchers are finding that the gut plays an essential part in the equation....

This article discusses the steps you might take to go intotype 2 diabetesremission. Igor Alecsander / Getty Images What Is Diabetes Reversal? jot down 2 diabetes is consideredchronic, meaning that it is a lifelong condition. Igor Alecsander / Getty Images Diabetes reversal means there has been a major improvement in how your body responds toinsulin. It means your blood sugar levels are in a healthy range without using diabetes medications....

They boost sexual performance in males by improving blood flow to the penis but do not affectlibido. Addyi and Vyleesi work differently. To reflect our sources accurately, this article uses terms as the sources use them. Peter Dazeley/ Getty Images Neither medication is approved for use in males and neither has any effect on physical sexual performance. Addyi Addyi is a serotonin 5-HT-receptor agonist. It affectsserotoninand other natural substances in the brain, but the exact mechanism of action is unknown....