Urine therapy, or urotherapy, refers to the use of urine in alternative medicine. Urine containsurea, a substance produced in the liver. This article answers the question of whether urine can clear acne. MAURO FERMARIELLO / Getty Images Despite its traditional uses, you would be hard-pressed to find scientific evidence in support of urine therapy. In short, that’s because there is none. As for urine being acidic and drying up pimples, that’s not accurate either....
Research has repeatedly shown tanning beds are not safe. It is also associated with nonmelanoma skin cancer, including squamous cell carcinoma and basal cell carcinoma. But both forms of radiation can cause damage to the skin and the eyes. okanmetin/Getty Images UVA rays are less commonly associated with skin cancer, but that does not mean they are safe. It wasn’t until recently that sunscreens began to protect consumers against both UVA and UVB rays....
In vaping, a liquid is heated until it becomes an aerosol of tiny particles. Just how safe e-cigarettes or other vaping products are in the long term remains unknown. Matic Grmek / Getty Images Vaping and Cancer: Is There a Link? Matic Grmek / Getty Images With vaping, the aerosol particles are inhaled into the lungs. Whether this can ultimately cause cancer is something that is still being investigated. Vapes contain many of the same chemicals that cigarettes do....
It also offers tips on other ways to manage ED, including lifestyle changes and medical devices. The dilation of these vessels causes a drop in the overall blood pressure. Even so, the drop is relatively small. Christopher Furlong / Getty Images In 2005, the FDA approved the drug Revalto for the treatment of pulmonary hypertension. Revalto contains the same active ingredient as Viagra (sildenafil) but at a smaller dose. Link Between Heart Disease and ED Erectile dysfunction and heart disease are inextricably linked....
On their face, findings were often quite compelling. However, a closer look at the studies revealed inconsistencies in some of the findings. Among them, some studies suggested that higher weight, not higher BMI, was associated withcontraceptive failure. Rattankun Thongbun / Getty Images Others found no such link between weight and unplanned pregnancy. Conclusions were instead based on blood hormone concentrations. Or it may not. Half of the women were of healthy weight and the other half were living with obesity....
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has not approved Viagra (sildenafil) for use in women. Other more effective options may be available, depending on the cause of yourlow libido. Viagra (sildenafil)is a prescription medication approved for treatingerectile dysfunction(ED) in adult males. Getty Images / Angelo D’Amico Research studies sometimes don’t use the terminology in this way. What Is Viagra and How Does It Work? Viagra is aphosphodiesterase-5 (PDE-5) inhibitorused to treaterectile dysfunction(ED) in males....
Essential oils are highly concentrated oils made from plant extracts. They are used in aromatherapy or diluted and applied to the skin. While essential oils are oftenused to improve health, they can cause allergic reactions. Jamie Grill/Getty Images Eczema Eczema is a rash that is scaly and itchy. Genetic and environmental factors likely cause this chronic disease. Exposure to certain things tends to trigger flare-ups. These reactions can occur whether you’re usingessential oilsin a diffuser or on your skin....
Potato allergy is uncommon, but it can cause mild to severe reactions in some people. People with allergies to pollen,latex, or certain plants like tomatoes andeggplantsmay also react to potatoes. This happens because their immune system confuses similar proteins in these substances and mistakenly treats them as harmful. Daniel Llaó Calvet / EyeEm / Getty Images Daniel LlaA3 Calvet / EyeEm / Getty Images What Is a Potato Allergy? A potato allergy happens when theimmune systemmistakenly reacts to proteins in potatoes, especially the protein patatin....
It also explains why cannabis allergies occur and how they are diagnosed and treated. The timing of symptoms is largely influenced by whether you smoke, eat, or touch cannabis. Smoking Smoking marijuana is the most common use of recreational or medical cannabis. Verywell / Cindy Chung Firsthand or secondhand exposure to cannabis smoke may cause respiratory symptoms likeasthmaorallergic rhinitis(hay fever). Other people may have systemic (whole-body) reactions affecting the skin and other organs....
Alcohol can have negative impacts on the brain, heart, liver, and stomach. In some people, intolerance or allergy to alcohol can also result in uncomfortable or even dangerous symptoms. This article discusses allergies to alcohol, symptoms, triggers, tests, and treatment options. Rafa Elias / Getty Images People with an intolerance to a food or beverage may experience symptoms that are uncomfortable but not life-threatening. Intolerances do not cause anaphylaxis. An intolerance to something like food or drink often is experienced in the digestive system....
Celiac diseaseis an autoimmune disease that causes the immune system to overreact to gluten. In this overreaction, the immune system attacks the lining of the small intestine. Celiac disease impacts approximately 1 in every 100 people around the world.It can affect people of all ages. What Is Gluten? Gluten is a form of protein found in some grains. It can be found in: Gluten acts as a kind of glue that binds foods together....
The dispatcher will locate the right emergency dispatch center the same way you would. 911 knows what state you’re in because the nearest cell tower picks up the signal from your call. In some cases, the dispatcher may be the only link between you and the local response team. Can 911 Transfer Your Call to Another Area? There is currently no intrastate system that works that way. Many PSAPsespecially those in large urban centershave standard operating procedures for handling calls like these....
Lupusis an autoimmune disease and is not contagious.Autoimmune diseasesare characterized by a malfunction of your immune system. Hence, they cause damage to healthy tissues and organs. Environmental factors, such as certain drugs and infections, may trigger the disease in genetically predisposed individuals. Kittiphan Teerawattanakul / EyeEm / Getty Images While we know lupus causes the immune system to create antibodies against itself,what causes lupusis still unknown. There are three main risk factors for lupus: sex, race, and age....
