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Under these programs, fruits, vegetables, or other diet-related recommendations are prescribed instead of medications. How Do Produce Prescriptions Work? Another program run byNYC Health + Hospitals/Queensfills produce prescriptions with the help of a local produce box delivery service. Yagi Studio / Getty Images In Pennsylvania, theFresh Food Farmacyoffers nutrition education along with prescription-filling meal kits. We never really give food and nutrition the chance it deserves. Without this training, healthcare providers may not be equipped to prescribe meaningful diet-related interventions....

He received his first dose of the Pfizer vaccine on December 20 and his second on January 10. Verywell Health: Did you experience any side effects after receiving each shot? I was still able to work and exercise during that time with minimal complaints. Courtesy of Michael Crowley Again, I was still able to work and exercise without any issues. Verywell Health: How comfortable did you feel with the process and the information you were provided with?...

The 43-year-old suspected a stress ulcer or hemorrhoids like the ones she had when she was pregnant. But when the nausea set in and her appetite waned, she decided to give her doctor a call. Several blood tests and scans later, she received an unexpected diagnosis:stage 4 colon cancer. Illustration by Mira Norian for Verywell Health The disease had taken root in her colon and spread to her liver, coating it in tumors....

RT-PCR tests are the most commonly-used diagnostic tests for the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which causes COVID-19. According to the Johns Hopkins University report, the accuracy of the tests peaks at 80%. If testing occurs on the eighth day of infectionusually three days after symptom onsetresults are more accurate. Pedro Vilela / Stringer / Getty Images Rashwan was not involved with the Johns Hopkins Report. What Is a RT-PCR Test? A false-negative result signifies a RT-PCR tests inability to detect the virus in a person with an active infection....

Offers Antioxidant Support Cinnamon is rich in antioxidants. An imbalance of antioxidants and free radicals is known asoxidative stress. Oxidative stress can result from certain environmental exposures or internal metabolic processes and can lead to chronic disease. Santiago Urquijo / Getty Images Promotes Digestive Health Cinnamon may be a digestive aid when consumed with or before a meal. Improves Inflammation Cinnamon’s antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds are responsible for decreasing inflammation in the body....

Ginger shots have gained popularity as a quick way to enjoy this root’s various health benefits. The research on ginger shots is limited, but there is considerable evidence of thebenefits of ginger root. annabogush / Getty Images 1. annabogush / Getty Images Ginger can also reducesore throat, relieve congestion, improve nausea, and provideantioxidantdefense. May Aid Digestion and Ease Discomfort Ginger shots might be helpful treatments for nausea and vomiting. They may also help manage digestion and stomach discomfort by accelerating the movement of food through the stomach....

And, by doing so, remains one of the most powerful and poetic films about the epidemic. Even today, its sincerity and clarity ring true. And, in many ways, theyre correct. How to Survive a Plague (HBO) 2013;103(10):1788-98. doi:10.2105/AJPH.2013.301381 National AIDS Memorial.The history of the quilt. Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt (HBO) Angels in America (HBO Films) The Lazarus Effect (HBO) The Normal Heart (HBO Films) An Early Frost (NBC Productions/The Criterion Collection)...

Breathingexercises for anxiety help to promote the body’s relaxation response. When anxious, we may forget to breathe or take shallow breaths. As a result, we don’t take in enough oxygen, which can exacerbate feelings of anxiety. This article discusses breathing exercises for anxiety. It describes how conscious changes in your breathing pattern can help you control stress and anxiety. It also provides step-by-step instructions for a variety of breathing exercises....

Ear pain has numerous causes. Most are treatable, though some are serious. Conditions responsible for ear pain can strike anyone at any age. Illustration by Gary Ferster for Verywell Health These are the nine most common conditions causing ear pain. These infections are usually due to acold,allergy, orupper respiratory infection. A middle ear infection can cause significant ear pain, which may get worse when lying down. Any foreign object can cause pain....

What Causes Elevated Levels? It’s common to have hightriglyceridelevels if you havetype 2 diabetes. When they are above the normal range, your provider might tell you that your triglyceride levels are elevated. Illustration by Emily Roberts, Verywell Up to 70% of people with diabetes also have elevated triglyceride levels. This article will go over how triglyceride levels are related to diabetes. You’ll also learn how to lower your triglyceride levels if they’re too high....

Pinpointing the cause of your symptoms can help you get the most appropriate treatment. AJ_Watt / Getty Images 1. With this condition, your pain may be worse when walking or you may have stiffness after moving. AJ_Watt / Getty Images How Do I Know if My Hip Pain Is Muscle or Joint? One exception is osteoarthritis, which is characterized by pain and stiffness in the joints after physical activity. Bursitis takes place if bursa become infected or inflamed....

As such, the treatment can vary and may require an investigation by yourOB/GYNto help pinpoint the cause. The primary treatment of heat rash is to wear light breathable clothes. you could cool the skin with a cold washcloth and applycalamine lotionto help soothe the skin and control itching. IAN HOOTON/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY / Getty Images Severe hives may require a short course oforal steroidsor medications called leukotriene receptor antagonists, includingSingulair (montelukast)....

Some infections like tonsillitis require diagnosis and treatment by your healthcare provider. Rarely, symptoms may be related to cancer or another serious concern. Illustration by Nez Riaz for Verywell Health 1. Illustration by Nez Riaz for Verywell Health COVID-19 COVID-19can cause a sore throat and ear pain. Symptoms of COVID-19 are varied and can include: Congestion from a stuffy nose can result in ear pain. Depending on the COVID strain, different or additional symptoms are possible....