www.health.com Fact checked by Nick BlackmerFact checked by Nick Blackmer Antimicrobial mouthwash might disrupt the oral microbiome and increase the number of certain dangerous bacteria, according to a new study. Previous research has linked certain oral bacteria to gum disease and cancer; however, experts are still learning more about the connection between the oral microbiome…
www.health.com <img src='https://www.health.com/thmb/Sx7yhWdiPWhV5dCx_foJU8pUn1c=/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(jpeg)/health-GettyImages-1361394500-82a94788291447dca5744bf7a0479d18.jpg' alt=' FG Trade / Getty Images ‘ title=”person with mental health condition undergoing shock therapy”> FG Trade / Getty Images Medically reviewed by Kathleen Daly, MDMedically reviewed by Kathleen Daly, MD Shock therapy, also called electroconvulsive therapy or ECT, is a treatment approach for mental health conditions. The treatment works by placing…
www.health.com Fact checked by Nick BlackmerFact checked by Nick Blackmer A recent study estimated that nearly a quarter of American households have elevated lead levels in their outdoor yards, exceeding current federal lead screening thresholds. Experts say lead can end up in soil in many ways, including emissions and pollutants released into the air and…
www.health.com <img src='https://www.health.com/thmb/Mr5kiLegLQVd1yzNpvixD49areM=/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(jpeg)/Health-GettyImages-1338374027-8513a033f2214264952425c4eae14d01.jpg' alt=' AndreyPopov / Getty Images ‘ title=”Person self-injecting adrenaline (epinephrine) “> AndreyPopov / Getty Images Medically reviewed by Isabel Casimiro, MD, PhDMedically reviewed by Isabel Casimiro, MD, PhD Adrenaline, also called epinephrine, is a hormone and medication primarily used for the emergency treatment of life-threatening allergic reactions. Adrenaline is released by the…
www.health.com <img src='https://www.health.com/thmb/D_dn73OGZjp9P3olv5aGRvigjsw=/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(jpeg)/health-GettyImages-1416438007-bd335acefc8e4ed08d0636660348ad89.jpg' alt=' ozgurcankaya / Getty Images ‘ title=”man with toxic masculinity expressing aggression”> ozgurcankaya / Getty Images Medically reviewed by Dakari Quimby, PhDMedically reviewed by Dakari Quimby, PhD Toxic masculinity refers to a type of hyper-masculinity that causes aggression, self-importance, dominance, and lack of consideration for others’ feelings and needs. The term originated…
www.health.com <img src='https://www.health.com/thmb/eTj0z8ovMxxUuKqngl6gIorFaH4=/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(jpeg)/health-GettyImages-1472090695-3fde8838c6834b72927a5faa0773edd5.jpg' alt=' lakshmiprasad S / Getty Images ‘ title=”person rubbing itchy eyes”> lakshmiprasad S / Getty Images Medically reviewed by Johnstone M. Kim, MDMedically reviewed by Johnstone M. Kim, MD Itchy eyes (also known as ocular pruritus) can happen for several reasons, ranging from allergies and environmental irritants to infections and underlying conditions…
www.health.com <img src='https://www.health.com/thmb/RxO8lzhDOwb92YYLOl6jGxJWTd8=/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(jpeg)/health-stresssick-GettyImages-1221887391-91ea04aa9bb6430880eb815d9629316f.jpg' alt=' damircudic / Getty Images ‘ title=”person”s high stress levels made them sick’> damircudic / Getty Images Medically reviewed by Elle Markman, PsyDMedically reviewed by Elle Markman, PsyD Stress is your body's response to challenging situations. During a stressful time, you may often experience both a physical and emotional reaction, commonly known…
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