Your body produces CO2 gas as a byproduct. It offers a step-by-step approach covering what to expect during a venous carbon dioxide blood test. This article helps advise on what you might do to protect your health and CO2 balance. Verywell / Laura Porter A CO2 blood test evaluates whether your body is balancing electrolytes correctly. It may also be a helpful test in monitoring the effects of some medications....
Carbon dioxide (CO2)laser resurfacingtreatment is a cosmetic and medical treatment for the skin. Healthcare providers use it to treat cosmetic concerns like wrinkles, uneven skin tone, and loose skin. This article will cover the benefits and potential side effects of CO2laser treatments. Tatsiana Volkava / Getty Images It will also discuss costs and how to find the right provider to perform the treatment. The frequency of the beam determines what will absorb it....
This article will discuss what can cause coarse hair and how coarse hair can be treated if necessary. Westend61 / Getty Images What Is Coarse Hair? Genetic Disorders Several genetic syndromes cite unusual hair texture as a symptom. Westend61 / Getty Images These syndromes involve variants in genes that contribute to hair structure and stability. Researchers suggest the genes involved with these disorders likely also influence normal hair thickness and texture variations....
Cobblestone throat describes the bumpy, cobblestone-like texture of inflamed tissue in the back of the throat. Tharakorn / Getty Images What Is Cobblestone Throat? The bumps take on the appearance of a cobblestone road, hence the term “cobblestone throat.” Tharakorn / Getty Images Healthcare providers sometimes use the term when referring topharyngitisor sore throat. When is a sore throat an emergency? In many cases, inflammation and sore throat are stand-alone symptoms that can last for up to two weeks....
The recall affects cans in Illinois and Wisconsin. The recalledsodaisCoca-Cola Original Taste in 12 fluid ounce (fl oz) cans. The cans have the UPC code 0 49000-00634 6. MarioGuti / Getty Images The 12-can package has the UPC 0 49000-02890 4. The date code for the affected product is SEP2925MDA, with the time stamp: 1100-1253. Consumers who have recalled cans of Coke should not drink them. Throw them out or take them back to the store for a refund....
Anaphylaxis is differentiated from a simple allergy by its severity. What Causes a Coconut Allergy? As such, coconut must be listed on product labels if used as an ingredient. Verywell / Zorica Lakonic This does not include highly refined tree nut oils which have a low potential for food allergies. Cross-reactivity takes place if an allergenic protein in one substance is similar to a protein found in another substance. Coconut contains multiple allergens such as Coc n 1, Coc n 2, and Coc n 4 proteins....
Coconut oilhas been promoted for its ability to help moisturizedry skin. FG Trade / Getty Images What Skin Benefits Does Coconut Oil Offer? Coconut oil may provide several benefits, whether used for dry skin or a health condition. FG Trade / Getty Images Ask a healthcare provider if symptoms worsen or aren’t getting better after a few days. Continue applying until the skin feels moist and supple. If needed, coconut oil can be reapplied later....
Coconut oil has been used as a lubricant for vaginal dryness. It is also purported to treatyeast infectionsand ease the symptoms ofsexually transmitted infections. However, there is a lack of research that shows these uses of coconut oil are safe or effective. Illustration by Mira Norian for Verywell Health Coconut oil is derived from coconut fruits. It transforms into a liquid oil that is thin and clear when melted. It can be resulting from aging,medications, or a change in hormones....
Coconut oil is high in saturated fats and should be used in small quantities. Each throw in of oil also has various forms that affect its smoke point, flavor, and aroma. Main Health Benefits Plant-based oils have many health benefits, especially when compared to animal-based oils. Jacob Wackerhausen / Getty Images Olive oil is the primary oil and fat used in theMediterranean diet. This diet focuses on eating unprocessed,whole foodslike fruits, vegetables, and whole grains....
And, if risks do exist, are there ways to reduce them if you have high cholesterol? This is because two compounds,cafestolandkahweol, remain in unfiltered coffee and are likely responsible for increasing cholesterol. By contrast, drinking filtered coffee had no notable effect on either TC or LDL levels. Cavan Images / Getty Images As interesting as the findings are, they are not consistent. If you have trouble controlling your cholesterol, talk with your healthcare provider....
However, this association didnt hold true for everyone in the study. For the study, researchers relied on health data from over 8,300 U.S. adults collected from 2011 to 2018. The average age of the participants was about 40, and slightly over half were female. Photo Illustration by Tara Anand for Verywell Health; Getty Images These surveys were conducted twice during the study. Why May Coffee Protect Muscle Mass? However, the anti-inflammatory properties of caffeine could be part of the reason....
Coffee and matcha differ in flavor, texture, caffeine, antioxidant content, and acidity. Which is “better” depends on your preferences and what you hope to get from your beverage. The caffeine in coffee and matcha may also act differently in your body. miniseries / Getty Images Health Benefits of Coffee Coffee is one of the most widely consumed beverages in the world. Some people, especially those who are more caffeine-sensitive, may find that drinking coffee triggers anxiety....
However, high-energy drink consumption has been linked to negative health effects, especially for children and teens. For satisfying a daily caffeine fix, coffee is the healthier option. Energy drinks generally have more caffeine in a single serving. Catherine Falls Commercial / Getty Images Canned coffee drinks often have the amount of caffeine listed on the can. Sugar Content Plain, black coffee doesnt contain sugar. Sugar in coffee drinks comes from the added sugar in syrups, sugar packets, or sweetened whipped cream....
