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Verywell / Laura Porter WhatIsa Daith Piercing? At this point, he decided to get daith piercings on both ears. American Migraine Foundation.Daith piercings & migraines. Verywell / Laura Porter

Damiana, a plant used in traditional Mexican medicine, contains compounds that supposedly boost libido. However, there’s no scientific evidence to support damiana’s use for any health condition. That means some supplement products may not contain what the label says. Verywell / Anastasia Tretiak Flavonoids are plant chemicals that are thought to affect the function of sex hormones. Further, higher-quality studies are needed in humans before drawing conclusions about its effectiveness for any condition....

You may find dark spots on yourvagina or vulvafor multiple reasons. Some causes, like aging, friction, and hormones, are less concerning than others. But sometimes dark spots can be problematic. Chinnapong / Getty Images The color of yourvulvausually coincides with the tone of your skin and can range from pink to brown. Being familiar with your body and what is normal can help you identify changes in pigment. It also covers when to seek medical care....

Dark spots on the skin can happen at any time but most commonly appear in middle age. Dark spots are also called age spots, hyperpigmentation, or liver spots. This is especially true if you didn’t use sunscreen and other sun-protective measures consistently earlier in life. Verywell / Zoe Hansen However, UV exposure alone may not cause hyperpigmentation. Rather sun exposure combined with other factors cause the skin to develop dark spots....

A change in urine color can be concerning. Sometimes, dark urine is a symptom of simple dietary changes or medication side effects. However, in some cases, dark urine can also indicate a more significant health condition. Peter Dazeley / Getty Images Causes of Symptoms The kidneys are responsible for producing urine. When you eat or drink, fluids pass through the digestive and circulatory systems into the kidneys. One of the most common causes of dark urine is dehydration from drinking an inadequate amount of fluids....

While the developments are exciting, they’re also scary for some. What Is a DSMB? Johnson & Johnson did not disclose the specific adverse event. Siro Rodenas Cortes / Getty Images The Moderna and AstraZeneca vaccines are both among several vaccines in development with funding from the NIH. Keeping names secret helps protect DSMB members from corporate or government pressure. The Data Monitoring Committee (DMC) consists of a chairperson and four additional members....

First of all, you must be an awesome person to be willing to take that on. Allow me to thank you on behalf of everyone with these illnesses. Because it can go well, and you both deserve it, too. South_agency / Getty Images Understanding the Illness You probably don’t know a lot about these conditions. Don’t feel badmost people don’t. The biggest thing is understanding this next statement completely and never forgetting it....

If you forget a pill or take it earlier or later than usual, it could become less effective. What Is Daylight Saving Time? During daylight saving time, you move your clocks forward during the spring/summer months by one hour. zenstock / Getty Images This allows daylight to last an hour longer when people are usually awake. The terms “spring forward” and “fall back” are used to talk about these changes....

DayQuil and ibuprofen are two commonly taken over-the-counter (OTC) drugs. Ibuprofen is commonly known by its brand names Advil or Motrin. DayQuil is a combination medication containing acetaminophen, dextromethorphan, and phenylephrine. Getty Images /Florian Gaertner/ Contributor Both drugs are effective and used to manage pain, fever, and common cold or flu symptoms. However, they are U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved for different indications (uses). Getty Images /Florian Gaertner/ Contributor...

DayQuil Cold & Flu is a multi-purpose medication used to treat common cold and flu symptoms. DayQuil is the daytime equivalent of NyQuil, designed to provide temporary symptom relief without making you drowsy. The medicine comes in a gel cap and liquid formulas. Bloomberg/ Getty Images They may contain different amounts of Dayquil ingredients or added components like guaifenesin. Bloomberg/ Getty Images DayQuil Ingredients DayQuil is available in either a gel cap or syrup formulation....

Dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) is a pop in of psychotherapy, ortalk therapy. SDI Productions / Getty Images What Are the Components of DBT? Individual therapists are also available who provide DBT-oriented therapy without groups and phone coaching. SDI Productions / Getty Images They teach and practice the skills within individual sessions. Individual Therapy DBT individual therapy sessions are typically once per week for an hour each time. Group sessions are often 2....

Swelling can also occur. This jot down of splint immobilizes the wrist and the thumb. Ice and/or heatcan also be applied to help reduce pain triggered by de Quervain’s tenosynovitis. Illustration by Mira Norian for Verywell Health Hand therapy is also commonly used to treat de Quervain’s tenosynovitis. OTC medications may be tried first. Prescription-strength non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicationscan also be used to treat de Quervain’s tenosynovitis. These can be oral medications or topical creams that are rubbed into the skin over the affected tendons....

Also known as incomplete evacuation, it is a hallmark of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Verywell / Cindy Chung What Is Incomplete Evacuation? Incomplete evacuation is the sensation that a bowel movement has not been completed even if it has. Verywell / Cindy Chung This is not an uncommon symptom affecting people with chronic (frequent or persistent)constipationor chronic diarrhea. The same can occur with chronic diarrhea, particularly when you are straining....