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What Is A Torn Cornea? Common Causes & Side Effects Of The Painful Condition – Health Digest
Lourdes Balduque/Getty Images The cornea, the transparent, dome-shaped outer layer of the eye, plays several important roles in eye health. It covers the iris (the colored part of the eye) and the pupil (the black dot in the center of the iris where light enters the eye), shielding the […]
Troubling Side Effects Keeping Secrets Has On Your Health – Health Digest
Maskot/Getty Images Everyone has a secret. As a child, it might be something harmless, like a crush on the kid who sits in front of you on the bus. But as we grow older, our secrets tend to become more complicated. It could be something questionable you […]
The 10 Most Unexpected Cholesterol Medication Side Effects – Health Digest
Peter Dazeley/Getty Images Having high blood cholesterol levels (hypercholesterolemia) is a risk factor for heart diseases like heart attacks and strokes because it can lead to plaque buildup, which can restrict blood flow. For that reason, cholesterol-lowering medications could be prescribed to people who need to get their […]
One Of The Safest Cholesterol Medications Still Has A Few Unwanted Side Effects – Health Digest
Jlco – Julia Amaral/Getty Images High cholesterol is one of the main risk factors for heart disease and stroke, and 86 million Americans have cholesterol levels above 200 mg/dL, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Lifestyle changes such as exercising, quitting smoking, limiting […]
The Unexpected Side Effects Of Masturbating Frequently – Health Digest
Experiencing guilt is a common and unexpected side effect of masturbation, which can be linked to various factors, including social stigma, religious views, culture, trauma, and more. “Feeling guilty after masturbating is often deeply rooted, influenced by cultural messages and internalized beliefs about sex going back to childhood,” licensed therapist Megan Ann Corrieri told Choosing Therapy. “The […]
TikTok’s ‘Rock-Paper-Scissors Eat’ Challenge Has Real-Life Side Effects – Health Digest
Joey Chestnut took home his first Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest in 2007 by packing down 66 hot dogs in 12 minutes. After his 2023 record-breaking win, he said that he felt really bloated, similar to Thanksgiving. “It’s kind of like that, but really, really bad,” he told Insider. Eating so much so quickly also […]
The Jardiance Commercial Explained: Drug Uses, Side Effects, And More – Health Digest
If you have type 2 diabetes, you can choose a similar SGLT2 inhibitor to Jardiance, such as Invokana (canagliflozin). Because both drugs stop a protein that reabsorbs glucose into your kidneys, you’ll experience similar dehydrating side effects with Invokana. You’re also still at risk for ketoacidosis and low blood sugar if you choose Invokana. Invokana […]
The Tremfya Commercial Explained: Drug Uses, Side Effects, And More – Health Digest
Tremfya has several common side effects. In the clinical studies, some people experienced upper respiratory infections, headaches, or pain at the injection site. Fewer people developed joint pain, stomach flu, and diarrhea. Others developed herpes simplex infections and fungal infections on the skin. Some people experienced more serious side effects such as a hypersensitivity of […]
Astepro Commercial Explained: Drug Uses, Side Effects, And More – Health Digest
As previously mentioned, tranquilizers, sedatives, and alcohol may heighten the side effects of drowsiness. Patients should therefore avoid alcohol and exercise caution when driving or operating heavy machinery. Astepro Allergy contains the prescription-strength active ingredient azelastine hydrochloride, as well as several inactive ingredients, including benzalkonium chloride, edetate disodium, hypromellose, purified water, sodium citrate, sorbitol, and […]
The Skyrizi Commercial Explained: Drug Uses, Side Effects, And More – Health Digest
Skyrizi weakens your immune system, which is one of the main concerns when it comes to the biologic. Your likelihood of developing infections increases with this medication. Typically, your doctor will check you for infections and tuberculosis (TB) before starting treatment with Skyrizi and treat you for TB (if you have it) before starting you on the drug. […]