Adrienne Santos Longhurst

Allergic reactions to birth control are rare. If you think you are having one, it’s crucial to seek medical advice to find the cause. They can also help you explore alternative options.

If your birth control method has brought on some unwanted symptoms and you’re worried it’s an allergic reaction, know that allergic reactions to birth control are incredibly rare.

Your symptoms are more likely to be the result of medication side effects than an allergic reaction. But if you do happen to be allergic to your birth control, read on to learn what to do.

If intense, hot, and sweaty sensations have you kicking your sheets off in the middle of the night or frantically fanning yourself randomly throughout the day, you may be experiencing hot flashes.
Known clinically as vasomotor symptoms, hot flashes can be caused by certain drugs and medical conditions, but the most common culprits are menopause and perimenopause. In fact, 75 to 80 percent of menopausal women will experience them...

In 2025, there will be even more options available to enhance your appearance, and it's becoming less about wanting to look like someone else and more about self-care and being your best self — on your own terms.

Two trends that are expected to continue into 2025 are younger people wanting to get ahead of the rejuvenation game and take charge of the aging process through preventative treatments. In addition, more male patients are opting for many of the same procedures as women to sculpt and ...

I am a neat freak and not sorry about it. I want my space super clean, but I also want it to be easy to achieve that spotlessness in both effort and affordability. Whether you’re a fellow neat freak or trying to be neater, I swear by these eight affordable cleaning gadgets.

Like breasts, areolas — the darker area surrounding the nipple — are all different. This is because of genetics and other factors, including age, pregnancy and weight fluctuations. Areolas come in different shapes, colors, textures and sizes.1
People have preferences on how they like, or would like, their areolas to look. Interestingly, research shows that most people prefer the appearance of a smaller areola.2 If you do, too, areola reduction surgery can give you the look you want.

How To Exfoliate: It's the difference-maker in your skincare routine

If you're not already exfoliating, you should be. Exfoliating is the second of three key steps to healthy skin between cleansing and moisturizing. As a matter of fact, Clinique's simple 3-Step Skincare System was developed to work together, and daily exfoliation is considered the “difference maker."

Aging is a blessing. But if the passing years have also blessed you with wrinkles and folds, saggy jowls or a turkey neck — and you’re not happy about it — FaceTite® may be an option.
Learn more about this procedure, how it works, side effects, and associated costs to explore whether FaceTite might be right for you.

Ever returned from a beach vacay with your skin (and hair) looking *chef’s kiss*? You might have wondered whether you could replicate that effect at home, perhaps by washing your face and spritzing your hair with salt water from the sea.

Perhaps you’ve come across the TikTok videos suggesting that washing your face with sea salt water can cure acne, not to mention help you renew that fresh-off-the-beach look. But should you really try it? Is all that salt actually safe for your hair and skin?

Before you swap your regular face wash for a splash of the sea, drop anchor and keep reading to find

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The average cost of clear aligner therapy in Canada ranges between $2,100 and $6,800. Clear aligner therapy, offered by such brands as Invisalign, use a series of clear, removable aligners to straighten teeth, can be associated with higher fees and additional services and costs, depending on the case's complexity, the provider you choose, and where you're located in Canada.
While not suitable for every case, clear aligner therapy, like Invisalign—an alternative to traditional bra...

Spironolactone (Aldactone) is a drug used for fluid retention and the treatment of high blood pressure and heart failure, but some doctors prescribe it for female pattern hair loss.

Freelance writer Adrienne Santos-Longhurst explains how Spironolactone works and more in this article written for Healthline.

There’s no quick answer to the question of how cannabis interacts with birth control. While research around the connection between the two is in the works, it’s too early to draw any firm conclusions.

That said, cannabis and birth control each produce effects on their own that could potentially be concerning when you mix them...

Your ears can feel congested due to sinus congestion, altitude changes, middle ear issues, wax buildup, and more. If you also experience pain, balance problems, or hearing loss, a doctor can help diagnose the underlying cause.

Written by Adrienne Santos-Longhurst for Healthline.com

You likely know that some foods are worse for your oral health than others, but you may be surprised to learn that so-called junk foods aren’t the only culprits. Certain foods and drinks — healthy and not-so-healthy — can leave your teeth and gums vulnerable to decay and erosion.1

Continue reading to learn more about which foods to limit or stay away from to maintain healthy teeth and gums.

Written by Adrienne Santos-Longhurst

Learn about the chemicals used to add scent to cosmetics and skincare products and what they mean for your skin and health.

If you’re not happy with your smile because of missing teeth, know that tooth loss is very common. Half of American adults aged 20 to 64 have lost at least one permanent tooth, and 1 in 6 Americans over the age of 65 are missing all their teeth.1 But thanks to advances in dental treatments, people looking to restore their smile have options.

Keep reading to learn about 15 different treatments available to help restore your smile.