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Dermatologists dont think it’s crucial that you discard your favoriteacneproducts just yet. Heres everything experts say you’re gonna wanna know about acne products and benzoyl peroxide. How Much Benzoyl Peroxide Do Acne Products Contain? Svetlana Repnitskaya / Getty Images Benzoyl peroxide is a topical antiseptic, and its not inherently dangerous on its own. The issue is that it can decompose into a carcinogenic chemical called benzene at high temperatures. Systemic absorption of benzene through the skin is likely super low, Nazarian added....

See which trigger foods you may want to avoid if you havemigraines. Heres a quick breakdown: More research is needed about the exact associations between diet and migraines. Often recommended for migraine management is keeping amigraine diaryto track what may be setting off attacks. Verywell / Danie Drankwalter So how can you tell? Alcohol The most commonly reported dietary trigger isalcohol, with red wine being especially associated with attacks. How might alcoholic beverages function as triggers?...

This article is part ofHealth Divide: HIV, a destination in our Health Divide series. HIV disproportionately impacts low- and middle-income countries. Of the 4,500 people who contract HIV every day in the world, 59% live in sub-Saharan Africa. Verywell / Mayya Agapova Verywell / Mayya Agapova The factors that drive the HIV epidemic are becoming increasingly understood. This article will look at the state of HIV/AIDS around the world. Progress in global prevention of HIV remains far too slow....

The ear canal is also called the externalacoustic meatus, outer ear, or auditory canal. It is made of bone and cartilage. Blockage Since the ear canal is small, it can become blocked and lead to symptoms. Kemal Yildirim / Getty Images Other causes of ear blockage includewaterand small objects inside the ear canal. It is treatable, and most cases are mild. Cyst Cystscan form in the ear canal. These are lumps formed by a buildup of oil or skin cells that form beneath the skin....

The test can also detect the pre-cancerous growths with 54% sensitivity. Colonoscopies are the gold standard for colorectal cancer screening. Not only can a provider find and diagnose cancerous growths, but they can also remove pre-cancerous polyps. Yoshiyoshi Hirokawa / Getty Images The challenge comes when we have patients who dont want to take the colonoscopy, she told Verywell. Perhaps they dont want to undergo that extensive two-day prep and a procedure....

These goals demand greater attention and a much needed, but so far absent, coordinated global response strategy. Patients who are eligible for the treatment have to take the drug within five days of infection. Still, infectious disease experts say the findings are exciting and hopeful. Michela Buttignol / Getty Images At a time when other resources are limited, fingers are crossed that the antiviral can offer a cure. Now, theres yet another potential reason....

What Is RSV? RSV is a common seasonal virusthat typically circulates along with the flu during the fall and winter months. It can cause symptoms like runny and stuffy nose, coughing, wheezing, and fever. Milena Magazin / Getty Images A healthy adult will typically recover from RSV by resting at home for a couple of days. GSK is conducting additional research to determine the annual vaccine schedule and potential longer-term protection over multiple seasons....

Hereditary angioedema (HAE) is a rare genetic disorder that affects theimmune system. It causes attacks of severe swelling in the skin, hands, feet, face, and airways. These attacks usually begin in childhood but tend to worsen after puberty. Olga Simonova / EyeEm / Getty Images This causes excess fluids to be released into body tissue, creating swelling. Swelling due to excess fluid trapped in your bodys tissues is known as edema....

Palforzia is for people ages 4 through 17. It must be taken every day, and is not designed as a treatment for emergency events. Rather, it’s intended to make any reactionsincludinganaphylaxisless severe if someone with a peanut allergy accidentally consumes peanuts. Tim Grist Photography / Getty Images People talking Palforzia should still avoid peanuts and peanut products. What Does Peanut Allergy Treatment Usually Look Like? How Palforzia Powder Works Palforzia is designed around the concept of building a tolerance to peanut protein....

That could be changing. Is Dried Fruit Linked to Diabetes? Some had jot down 2 diabetes and some did not. bhofack2 / Getty Images This information included genetic variants that could influence whether a person is more likely to eat dried fruit. Wallace is the lead author of a comprehensive narrative review on the subject that was published in 2020. I think this study just reinforces what we already know using a different methodological approach, said Wallace....

A new study analyzed data from more than 92,000 participants over 28 years. The participants were asked about their dietary patterns and olive oil consumption every four years. However, this is an observational study that can identify associations but cannot determine cause and effect. Photo Illustration by Michela Buttignol for Verywell Health; Getty Images Eating an overall heart-healthy diet may contribute to decreasing ones risk for cognitive decline and dementia, Forner said....

Researchers said this raises concerns because vaginal cells can efficiently absorb chemicals into the body. Researchers found measurable concentrations of all 16 metals in the samples, even including organic tampons. The researchers estimated that people who menstruate may use over 7,400 tampons during their lives. Photo Illustration by Joules Garcia for Verywell Health; Getty Images Every tested sample contained lead, a toxic heavy metal that has no safe exposure level....

praetorianphoto People withattention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)may have shorter lifespans, new research has found. But, the report doesnt suggest the condition itself leads to earlier death. Having ADHD is not causal to death. praetorianphoto But the conditions ofADHDtend to generate more situations in life that can be [life-]threatening. No one symptom of ADHD can lead to these situations, though. Its a decent number of years, but I dont think it was surprising, Dandekar said....