The first over-the-counter daily birth control pill was approved by the FDA in 2023. How effective is it? What should you know about how to take it, which side effects may occur, and what to do if you miss a dose? Here are answers to these and other questions about this new nonprescription contraceptive.
Headaches are very common in children and teens. We don’t tend to think about children getting migraines, but by age 10 one in 20 children has had one. Symptoms may differ from adults and it’s important for parents to understand triggers, helpful treatments, and possible red flags.
Virtually everyone carries the bacteria Clostridioides difficile, or C. diff. But half a million Americans a year develop a serious C. diff infection due to a gut microbiome imbalance. It disproportionately strikes people in hospitals and nursing homes, and can recur repeatedly.
It emphasizes foods available in Scandinavian countries including whole grains, fish, low-fat dairy, and lean meats of all types including pork and veal.
Different types of therapy may help you prevent and manage headaches.
Just how many hours of sleep are enough for you? The answer varies and it might be better to track sleep quality than focus on the number of hours you log each night.