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Medication

Hydroxyzine and Alcohol: All You Need to Know!

Those with anxiety may find themselves turning to alcohol as a way to find relief from their symptoms through comfort and relaxation. However, it can be risky to continue this habit while taking medication for anxiety. Hydroxyzine is a common antihistamine used to treat anxiety, but it can be dangerous when combined with alcohol. Alcohol… Continue reading Hydroxyzine and Alcohol: All You Need to Know!

Jessica Guht Jul. 27, 2022

Hydroxyzine and Alcohol: All You Need to Know!
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Herpes

Can You Get Herpes from a Toilet Seat?

Public restrooms do not have the best reputation for cleanliness, and even ones that appear relatively clean can still make us wonder just what we might catch from being in there. With how close the toilet seat is to the genitals, it’s only natural to wonder if it’s possible to get an STD from a… Continue reading Can You Get Herpes from a Toilet Seat?

Jessica Guht Jul. 26, 2022

Can You Get Herpes from a Toilet Seat?
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Health

Butterfly Stitches: What Are They and How to Use Them?

You have likely seen butterfly stitches before, the small and narrow adhesives that are placed side by side to cover a cut. Compared to traditional stitches, they can be applied at home. However, butterfly stitches only work for a particular type of cut, one that is short, shallow, and has a clean edge. If this… Continue reading Butterfly Stitches: What Are They and How to Use Them?

Jessica Guht Jul. 26, 2022

Butterfly Stitches: What Are They and How to Use Them?
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Medication

Does Aspirin Lower Blood Pressure? Quick Overview!

High blood pressure is known as the silent killer because of its significant health impact but no noticeable symptoms. For those who have been diagnosed with high blood pressure through regular screening, there are many options to return blood pressure to a normal level. Low-dose aspirin, also known as “baby” aspirin, has long been considered… Continue reading Does Aspirin Lower Blood Pressure? Quick Overview!

Jessica Guht Jul. 26, 2022

Does Aspirin Lower Blood Pressure? Quick Overview!
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Medication

What Does Prozac Feel Like When It Starts Working?

Prozac first made its appearance in the United States in 1988, and it quickly became one of the most widely prescribed antidepressants in the country. Despite newer drugs having been released since its appearance, Prozac remains popular. Prozac is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) that increases serotonin levels in the body. Serotonin is most… Continue reading What Does Prozac Feel Like When It Starts Working?

Jessica Guht Jul. 26, 2022

What Does Prozac Feel Like When It Starts Working?
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Herpes

Anal Herpes: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention

Herpes is a contagious virus affecting more than half of all adults under the age of 50, and it has two subtypes that can affect the mouth, genitals, or anus. However, many people with herpes are not aware that they have it because they experience no symptoms, adding to how easily transmissible it is. Anal… Continue reading Anal Herpes: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention

Jessica Guht Jul. 25, 2022

Anal Herpes: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
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Medication

Does Wellbutrin Cause Weight Loss?

With depression a prevalent mental disorder worldwide, antidepressants are also a common medication. While everyone may react differently to antidepressants, if someone were to experience weight changes, it is often weight gain. The antidepressant Wellbutrin is different, though, instead showing side effects of weight loss. Despite these observances and clinical trials investigating the use of… Continue reading Does Wellbutrin Cause Weight Loss?

Jessica Guht Jul. 25, 2022

Does Wellbutrin Cause Weight Loss?
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Sinus Infection

Are Sinus Infections Contagious?

Sinus infections are never pleasant. What starts as a runny nose soon leads to facial pain and a sore throat that consumes all your attention. Then, in addition to these symptoms you are experiencing, there is always a concern about passing the infection along to someone else. Most sinus infections result from a viral infection, and… Continue reading Are Sinus Infections Contagious?

Jessica Guht Jul. 25, 2022

Are Sinus Infections Contagious?
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Strep Throat

Can You Get Strep Throat Without Tonsils?

If you are someone who has had your tonsils removed at some point in the past, you may be wondering if you can still get strep throat.  The answer is yes. Although one of the main symptoms of strep throat is swelling of the tonsils, you can still get it even without tonsils. Read on… Continue reading Can You Get Strep Throat Without Tonsils?

Emily Maeve Milord Jul. 24, 2022

Can You Get Strep Throat Without Tonsils?
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Health

Do Probiotics Make You Poop?

Probiotic supplements are all the rage these days. Many people use them to help with digestive issues and to help treat constipation. But do they make you poop? No, at least not directly—probiotics are not laxatives. However, probiotics can increase how often you have a bowel movement, thus reducing constipation.  Probiotics are strains of live… Continue reading Do Probiotics Make You Poop?

Emily Maeve Milord Jul. 24, 2022

Do Probiotics Make You Poop?
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Health

Lump Behind the Ear: All You Need to Know!

If you feel a lump behind your ear, you may be wondering what it is. Lumps behind the ears have various causes, such as lymph node swelling, acne, infections, and in some cases cancer.  This article will cover the possible causes of a lump behind your ear, and direct you to where you can get… Continue reading Lump Behind the Ear: All You Need to Know!

Emily Maeve Milord Jul. 24, 2022

Lump Behind the Ear: All You Need to Know!