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In general, a good diet and exercise routine will help keep all of your hormones well-balanced, but certain conditions can also have specific requirements. Hormonal imbalances are usually related to problems with your endocrine system. This system consists of 8 hormone-producing glands at various locations in your body. Hormones are chemical messengers that communicate with...

Colon cancer can occur in people in their 20s, and young people are being diagnosed with the disease. Learn about when you should start screening Colon cancer can occur in people in their 20s, and more and more young people are being diagnosed with the disease. In the past, colon cancer was labeled an old...

The human papillomavirus is transferred from person to person by skin-to-skin intimate contact with someone who has the infection. Transmission of HPV without sex, though uncommon, does happen. The human papillomavirus (HPV) was identified as a cause of cervical cancer in the 1980s. It is one of the seven viruses known to cause cancers in...

While drinking more water can help boost kidney function, there is no evidence that suggests that it can prevent the progress of kidney failure While drinking more water can help boost kidney function, there is no evidence that suggests that an increase in water consumption will prevent the progress of kidney failure. The National Kidney...

Things to know about respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection Picture of types of respiratory viral infections RSV is a highly contagious viral infection that is most prevalent during the winter season. Both respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and COVID-19 are highly contagious respiratory infections, but they are unrelated. Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) can infect people of any...

When planned well, a 16-hour intermittent fasting diet (16:8 diet plan) provides many long-lasting health benefits, such as the following. Researchers found that fasting for 16 hours is beneficial to your body as long as you do not have comorbidities. If planned well, a 16-hour intermittent fasting diet provides you with many long-lasting health benefits. It...

What are NSAIDs, and what are they used for? Prostaglandins are a family of chemicals that are produced by the cells of the body and have several important functions. They promote inflammation that is necessary for healing, but also results in pain, and fever; support the blood clotting function of platelets; and protect the lining...

What is the DASH diet? The DASH diet is rich in potassium, magnesium, calcium, and fiber; and has a low content of sodium (salt) and saturated fat. Adding more of these nutrients improves the electrolyte balance in the body, allowing it to excrete an excess fluid that contributes to high blood pressure. DASH stands for...

What are ACE inhibitors, and what are they used for? Angiotensin II is a very potent chemical produced by the body that primarily circulates in the blood. It causes the muscles surrounding blood vessels to contract, thereby narrowing the vessels. The narrowing of the vessels increases the pressure within the vessels causing increases in blood...

Brand Name: Paxlovid Generic Name: nirmatrelvir; ritonavir Drug Class: Antivirals What is Paxlovid, and what is it used for? Paxlovid is a prescription medicine used to treat the symptoms of COVID-19. Paxlovid may be used alone or with other medications. Paxlovid belongs to a class of drugs called Antivirals, SARS-CoV-2.  It is not known if Paxlovid is safe and...