Ovarian Cancer Symptoms

Early and Advanced Signs You Should Know Ovarian cancerhas been nicknamed the “silent killer.” Unfortunately, these early symptoms are usually subtle and easily attributed to other causes. This article discusses the early and later symptoms of ovarian cancer. Verywell It also looks at some of the complications of ovarian cancer, and when you should see a doctor. The symptoms were just too mild or vague to prompt a visit to the doctor....

April 18, 2025 · 8 min · 1639 words · Madison Turner MD

Over 233,000 Bottles of Antidepressant Recalled Due to Cancer-Causing Chemical

This recall comes afterover 7,000 bottles of the same antidepressantwere recalled in October. This is the second-highest category of the FDAs three recall classes. Long-term exposure to high levels of nitrosamine impurities, like N-nitroso-duloxetine, may increase cancer risk. Dhiraj Singh / Bloomberg / Getty Images. The California Board of Pharmacy has a comprehensive list of recalled duloxetinehere. How Did the Drugs Get Contaminated? It remains unclear how the duloxetine antidepressants became contaminated....

April 18, 2025 · 1 min · 208 words · Maria Cervantes

Over 50% of U.S. Adults Are Eligible for Ozempic and Wegovy, But Access Remains Difficult

However, this doesnt mean every eligible adult can access semaglutide easily. Some people may not be eligible but have access and are using it off-label. Insurance Doesn’t Always Cover GLP-1s Many people eligible for GLP-1 medications struggle to afford them. Getty Images /Bloomberg/ Contributor Policy changes to improve insurance coverage could help make these medications more accessible. If youre interested in the weight loss piece, there are other medications that help us....

April 18, 2025 · 1 min · 125 words · Chad Flores

Over 60 Ice Cream Products Recalled Due to Listeria Risk

No illness has been reported so far, the FDA said. Totally Cool has halted production and distribution of the products. The FDA urged customers to return any recalled product to the place of purchase for a full refund. Photo Illustration by Amelia Manley for Verywell Health; An invasive case ofListeriainfectionmeaning it has spread beyond the gutmay involve symptoms like fever, headache, and fatigue. Listeriacan be hard to remove from food processing facilities, according to the CDC....

April 18, 2025 · 1 min · 132 words · Sandra Sanchez

Over 7,000 Bottles of Antidepressant Recalled Over Cancer Risk

Duloxetine is a common antidepressant sold under the brand name Cymbalta. What Are Nitrosamines? Everyone is exposed to some level of nitrosamines, the agency said. Bloomberg / Getty Images However, prolonged exposure to higher levels may elevate cancer risk. The specific nitrosamine detected in Towas duloxetine is called N-nitroso-duloxetine. Nitrosamines can form during chemical reactions during the drug manufacturing process and when it is packaged and stored. The recall covers lot #220128, which expires on 12/2024....

April 18, 2025 · 1 min · 182 words · Ryan Glenn DVM

Over Half of Americans Are In Favor of Vaccine Passports

Survey Results Fielded From Dec. 16 to Apr. As more people get vaccinated, fears about the COVID-19 vaccines are reaching all-time lows. This is the lowest rejector number weve seen since starting the survey in December. Ellen Lindner / Verywell Vaccine passports would likely digitize this information. But for those without access to smartphones, it could also be a written certificate. We collected the latest data for the week ending on April 9....

April 18, 2025 · 1 min · 207 words · Terri Hawkins

Over Half of U.S. Children Have Detectable Levels of Lead in Their Blood

But the story is not over yet. We still have progress to make. The September study was published in the journalJAMA Pediatrics. Tom Werner / Getty Images Any traces of lead found in a childs body can be extremely dangerous. Long-term side effects of lead disruption in a child vary. What Causes Lead Exposure? Hence, all children living in such communities are at risk of elevated blood lead levels. There are also still 9 million lead pipes that are still being used....

April 18, 2025 · 1 min · 177 words · Christy Cross

Over-the-Counter Ear Drops for Ear Infections and More

The ear drops can be a helpful remedy to relieve symptoms ofearwaxbuildup. They typically contain an anesthetic such as lidocaine hydrochloride, found in the Polysporin Plus brand. There’s no proof of benefit and they could be damaging. Illustration by Jiaqi Zhou for Verywell Health Swimmer’s ear dropscontain glycerin or isopropyl alcohol that combines with the water in the ear. Once you administer the drops, stay in that position for three to five minutes....

April 18, 2025 · 2 min · 301 words · Jeffrey Stephens

Over-the-Counter Medications for Migraine and Headache Relief

Headaches, including migraines, are common. All NSAIDs can cause stomach upset and may increase the risk of bleeding. Consult your provider before taking this medication if you have kidney or heart disease or a history ofstomach bleeding. RECVISUAL / Getty Images Different NSAIDs have various dosing. Be sure to follow the dosing instructions on the label. Naproxen:More commonly known as Aleve, it takes longer to begin working in the body than ibuprofen....

April 18, 2025 · 3 min · 621 words · William Miller

Over-the-Counter Medicine for Kids

Pain and Fever Pain and fever reducers are perhaps some of the more useful over-the-counter medicines. These includeTylenol(acetaminophen) and Motrin or Advil (ibuprofen). Parents should also avoid medicines containing bismuth subsalicylate, such as Kaopectate and adult formulations of Pepto-Bismol. Hero Images / Getty Images Pepto Kids, the pediatric formulation of Pepto-Bismol, contains calcium carbonate rather than bismuth subsalicylate. This is even more common now that Claritin, Zyrtec, and Flonase are available over the counter....

April 18, 2025 · 1 min · 182 words · Amy Boyd

Over-The-Counter Remedies for Travel Constipation

This common phenomenon is known as travel constipation or vacation constipation. What you end up choosing should depend on how severe your constipation is. If thats the case, then the stool softener will work better. Michelle Lee Photography / Getty Images. Its not really a laxative; it just softens. But if a person feels particularly uncomfortable, a laxative is appropriate. In general, he recommends starting with the mildest remedya stool softenerbefore trying a laxative....

April 18, 2025 · 1 min · 184 words · Jennifer Clark

Overcoming Sexual Performance Anxiety

Sexual performance anxiety is a jot down ofperformance anxietythat involves fear or worry related to sexual activity. This can happen during sex, or even before sex. The term “sexual performance anxiety” is sometimes shortened to just performance anxiety. Image Source / Getty Images Sexual performance anxiety is sometimes confused witherectile dysfunction. However, while sexual performance anxiety can sometimes lead to erectile dysfunction, they are two different conditions. These symptoms can range in severity and may be frequent or occur only occasionally....

April 18, 2025 · 3 min · 458 words · Tammy Blankenship

Overcoming Speech Impediment: Symptoms to Treatment

There are many different types of speech impediments, and they can begin during childhood or develop during adulthood. Common causes include physical trauma, neurological disorders, or anxiety. There are several different symptoms of speech impediments, and you may experience one or more. FG Trade / Getty Images Can Symptoms Worsen? Some childhood neurological or neurodevelopmental disorders may cause speech skill regression (backsliding). Common causes of childhood speech impediments include: Do Childhood Speech Disorders Persist?...

April 18, 2025 · 2 min · 243 words · Kristen Sullivan