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This article explains whatL-arginineis and whether the evidence supports its use for treating high blood pressure. What Is L-Arginine? This chemical is a potentvasodilator, which means it helps keep blood vessels open. PhotoAlto / Eric Audras / Getty Images Nitric oxide plays a significant role in the health of blood vessels. Arginine is a non-toxic substance that the body can easily excrete. Therefore, these findings may not necessarily translate to humans....

Is Weight Gain a Side Effect of Lithium? These include diarrhea, increased urination, shakiness, dizziness, and weight gain. Factors affecting weight gain included body weight before treatment, use of other antidepressants, and dosage. Zorica Nastasic / Getty Images Why Does It Happen? Do Any Bipolar Medications Not Cause Weight Gain? Normal lab exams will ensure that you are staying healthy while on treatment. Earlier studies have indicated that noticeable weight gain associated with lithium is common....

While there’s no cure, many experts recommend combining at-home and medical treatments to help manage symptoms. Manuka honeyis produced by bees pollinating the manuka bush, which is native to New Zealand. Some animal studies suggest that manuka honey may have a supportive role inboosting immune system responses. StefaNikolic / Getty Images These include: A Word From Verywell Manuka honey has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antibacterial properties. All of these help alleviate psoriasis symptoms to varying degrees....

Masturbation does not cause acne. While some people assume that hormones triggered during masturbation are linked to breakouts, this is a myth. Hormonal changes from sexual activity are temporary and don’t causepimples. PeopleImages / Getty Images But there’s no biological connection between them. Hormones do affect your skin. What Does Cause Acne? Multiplefactors contribute to acnehormones, abnormal shedding of skin cells, bacteria, and genetics. Then avoid those foods in the future....

People enrolling in Medicare may want to consider factoring in coverage for hearing aids when choosing a plan. The number increases to one in two for people 75 years and older. Rawpixel / Getty Images When someone loses their hearing, they may have difficulties communicating effectively. Rawpixel / Getty Images They may have to speak more loudly or have people repeat themselves. This can impact their relationships with others. Their safety could also be put at risk....

But one Food and Drug Administration (FDA) indication at a time, that could start to change. The heart disease indication means Medicare Part D plans can cover the drug. In April, for instance, Eli Lilly announced study results demonstrating Zepbound significantlyimproved symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea. Photo Illustration by Amelia Manley for Verywell Health; Getty Images Why Doesnt Medicare Cover Obesity Medication? Medicare Part D and Medigap plans are also unlikely to cover them....

Medicare coverage for a breast MRI is determined on a case by case basis. There are no X-rays involved. This is important because cancerous tumors tend to form new blood vessels around them that help them grow. vm / Getty Images It was once thought that breast MRI had to be performed early in the menstrual cycle for premenopausal people. The belief was that hormonal changes affected blood flow in the breast that could decrease the tests sensitivity....

Medicare covers screening mammograms for free. But breast ultrasounds are also recommended for many women, especially those with dense breast tissue. This article will explain when Medicare pays for breast ultrasound and how much it will cost. Verywell / Michela Buttignol Men also can get breast cancer; it is estimated that approximately 2,800 will be diagnosed this year. The Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) changed how many women get screened for cancer....

Let’s take a look. The exact age these phases start and end varies from one woman to the next. One report identified a peak in these increased symptoms as occurring from the ages of 40 to 49. Peter Dazeley / Getty Images The loss of estrogen that occurs with menopause increases your risk of an osteoporosis diagnosis. But did you also know that having IBS is a risk factor for osteoporosis?...

Methotrexatecan cause weight gain in some people. However, you may not gain as much with methotrexate as with other drugs for this chronicautoimmune disease. This article looks at what the current research says about methotrexate and weight gain in people with rheumatoid arthritis. Blend Images/John Fedele / Getty Images Blend Images/John Fedele / Getty Images Does Methotrexate Make You Gain Weight? The cause of the gain is thought to be due to fluid retention and increased appetite....

Connection is not always cause, but there are some notable exceptions. Does Mononucleosis Cause Lymphoma? Can Mono Be Confused for Lymphoma? Michael Heffernan / Getty Images This is not usually the case, but it is possible. An atypical clinical presentation of mono occasionally results in a lymph node or tonsillar biopsy. What the pathologist sees on the slide looks a lot like lymphoma. Get our printable guide for your next doctor’s appointment to help you ask the right questions....

What Is Fascia? Do you know that white, filmy layer on the outside of a chicken breast? That’s the fascia. Maksim Ozerov / Getty Images It also surrounds other structures in your body, including organs, nerves and blood vessels. Fascia forms a body-wide connection of connective tissue that’s essential for proper function. Like muscle tissue, fascial tissue can become injured, inflamed and painful. A small 2017 study looked at self-myofascial release, in which people were taught to treat themselves....

A lack of hydration can trigger a host of skin problems. Moisturizers can help offset fluid loss due to environmental factors, such as cold weather, or other causes. This article will help you to better understand thebiology of your skinand what is needed to keep it healthy. RunPhoto / Getty Images Hydration vs. Oil People often mistake skin oil for skin hydration. Moreover, the very act of stripping away these oils promotes the loss of moisture....