Becky Upham

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Health ConditionsEar, Nose, & ThroatGetty ImagesON THIS PAGEAllergiesAcid RefluxInfectionsEnvironmental IrritantsThroat StrainFood SensitivitiesMedication Side EffectsItchy Throat RemediesWhen to See a DoctorON THIS PAGEAllergiesAcid RefluxInfectionsEnvironmental IrritantsThroat StrainFood SensitivitiesMedication Side EffectsItchy Throat RemediesWhen to See a DoctorAn itchy throat — sometimes described as a tickle or scratch — is a universal problem.

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Health ConditionsWeight ManagementNewsThe FDA’s ban on compounded diabetes and weight loss drugs took effect on May 22. Here’s what to know if you’d been taking one. David Petrus Ibars/iStock; Everyday HealthPeople who have relied on compounded versions of popular GLP-1 drugs will likely need to find a new source for their medication.

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Wellness & SelfcareHealthy LivingHealthy AgingNewsWomen who ate more whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and beans improved their odds of making it to age 70 without chronic diseases or depression, a large new study found. Adobe Stock, Everyday HealthIf you’re avoiding carbs in an effort to improve your diet, you may want to reconsider.

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Autism Spectrum DisordersNewsComments by U.S. health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. have mobilized the autism community to dispel misconceptions. Adobe StockU.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s recent comments on what it’s like to live with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have provoked strong reactions.

2 months ago | everydayhealth.com | Becky Upham

A fever is a temporary rise in body temperature. It’s not considered an illness on its own, but rather a symptom that can be caused by many different conditions. Elevated body temperature can be a sign that the immune system is working — it’s most likely battling a type of infection or illness. Fevers usually aren’t a cause for serious concern, and they usually go away when the infection does. But extremely high fevers that won’t go down may need treatment.