Share on PinterestFall allergies, COVID-19, and irritation from wildfire smoke can cause similar symptoms. Primorac91 / Getty Images Overlap of symptoms from allergies, COVID-19, and wildfire smoke can make it difficult to know which you’re experiencing. Treatment for each is different. Exposure to wildfire smoke can increase susceptibility to respiratory […]
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Hormone Therapy Still Touted for Menopause Symptoms
Share on PinterestExperts say hormone therapies such as estrogen and progestin work best when started while a woman is going through menopause. Tom Werner/Getty Images Experts say hormone therapies such as estrogen and progestin are probably still the best treatment for menopause symptoms. Questions have been raised about these therapies […]
Google Searches for COVID-19 Symptoms May Predict Next Outbreak Site
Share on PinterestResearchers want to know if Google searches can predict where the coronavirus is spreading. Pekic / Getty Images New research looked at whether we may be able to predict where the second outbreak will occur based on Google searches of common COVID-19 symptoms. Researchers used Google Trends to […]
Depression Symptoms 3 Times Higher During COVID-19 Lockdown
Share on PinterestBeing stuck in quarantine during a pandemic can take a toll on your mental health. Getty Images A new study found that depression symptoms are three times higher during the COVID-19 lockdown. Experts say the COVID-19 pandemic is a traumatic event of a much larger scale. It has […]
COVID-19 Symptoms Usually Show Up in This Order
The research from the University of Southern California was able to determine that COVID-19 symptoms often start in a certain order. According to the study, while influenza typically begins with a cough, the first symptom of COVID-19 is fever. However, physicians working with patients with COVID-19 said in their experience […]
Ovarian Cancer Symptoms Similar to Indigestion
Lack of awareness about cancer symptoms leads women to eat more probiotic yogurt instead of visit their doctor. If you were feeling bloated on a regular basis, what would you do? Many women are more likely to change their diets than visit their doctors, suggests a survey conducted in the […]
There’s Little Evidence That Probiotics Help Most GI Symptoms
Share on PinterestA new review finds there’s not much evidence that probiotics help people with GI issues. Getty Images A new physician guideline recommends using probiotics for only a limited number of gastrointestinal (GI) conditions. Probiotics are live microorganisms that are intended to provide health benefits. The human gut contains […]
Lyme Disease and COVID-19 Can Share Similar Symptoms: Tell Them Apart
Share on PinterestHere’s how you can stay safe while enjoying the outdoors this summer. Getty Images Many of the symptoms of Lyme disease and COVID-19 are “nonspecific.” That means a wide variety of health conditions may cause them. For example, fatigue, malaise, headache, and body aches are associated with not […]
Acupuncture May Be Effective in Reducing Indigestion Symptoms
Share on PinterestIn a recent study, participants reported that acupuncture helped relieve discomfort from the common form of indigestion known as postprandial distress syndrome. Getty Images Researchers in China say acupuncture can help people who have a common form of recurring indigestion. They report that study participants with postprandial distress […]
Yoga May Help Relieve Migraine Symptoms
Share on PinterestPracticing yoga can beneficial for your physical and mental health. Getty Images A study in Neurology suggests that yoga could reduce frequency, duration, and pain from migraine. It supports past research showing that yoga can be effective in alleviating migraine. Aside from stress reduction, there could be other […]