27 Jul, 2024
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The Rinvoq Commercial Explained: Drug Uses, Side Effects, And More – Health Digest

Rinvoq may be an option for patients who are unable to take, or did not benefit from, other treatment drugs for inflammatory conditions. This includes the TNF-alfa inhibitor Humira (via Drugs.com). As a JAK inhibitor, Rinvoq does have its differences and may potentially benefit patients who have yet to find symptom relief. While both drugs […]

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The Breakfast Mistake That’s Making It Harder To Poop – Health Digest

You might be inclined to skip breakfast because you’re trying intermittent fasting, but this could be stopping your digestive system if you’re not careful. When you eat something, the reflex that signals for you to poop kicks in. This reflex is also more active in the morning hours, which is why eating breakfast will make […]

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What Happens To Your Body When You Go To Bed Early Every Night – Health Digest

Going to bed earlier could lead to oversleeping, which has been connected to various health issues, including heart disease (via Johns Hopkins Medicine). Perhaps more importantly, however, the CDC notes that not getting the right amount of sleep regularly can actually raise the likelihood of heart disease.  A 2021 study involved researchers tracking more than 88,000 […]

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What Happens If Lube Makes Your Skin Irritated – Health Digest

Certain ingredients in lube are known to cause yeast infections in some people, especially if you have sensitive skin. Examples include glycerin, nonoxynol-9, propylene glycol, chlorhexidine gluconate, and petroleum-based products.  According to Dr. Jamil Abdur-Rahman, a board-certified OB/GYN and chairman of obstetrics and gynecology at Vista East Medical Center in Waukegan, Illinois, “Glycerin is a metabolic byproduct of sugar, which […]

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Avoid Eating Peanut Butter If This Is Happening To Your Body – Health Digest

An allergic reaction to peanuts can also manifest in diarrhea. A food intolerance to peanut butter, however, is going to be different from a food allergy in that your symptoms can be more than just indigestion. Peanut allergies involve an immune system response.  One of the more common food allergies out there, peanut allergies manifest in […]