Herpes simplex virus (HSV), or herpes, is a common sexually transmitted disease in the US. It can be divided into two different types: HSV type 1 (HSV-1) or HSV type 2 (HSV-2). While HSV-1 is usually transmitted through oral contact, causing oral herpes, HSV-2 is...
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The Process of Elimination: The Path of Food Sensitivity
Food sensitivity occurs when the body is introduced to a specific food that causes an immune reaction. This normally takes place in the digestive system and is usually due to problems with digestive enzymes or sensitivities to food additives. Symptoms include...
Is a Thyroid Panel Helpful?
The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped endocrine gland in the neck that makes two thyroid hormones: thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3). These hormones are carried to every part of the body, where they are used for energy, warmth, and organ function. If the thyroid...
How do I know if there’s a problem with my heart?
Did you know the heart beats around 2.5 billion times over the average person’s lifetime? This second-most-important organ consistently pushes blood to every part of the body. But when the heart begins to fail, whether due to genetic inheritance, infection, or...
Are your contact lenses making your eyes dry?
Contact lenses are prescription medical devices used to correct vision without changing the person’s appearance. They are regulated by the FDA’s Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and consist of two types of lenses: hard contacts and soft contacts....
I’m not allergic to peanuts but they still bother me. Why?
Let’s look at both peanut allergy and peanut sensitivity.Peanut allergy is a common food allergy in both children and adults. The allergy is typically life-long, with only 20 percent of children outgrowing it. When a person with a peanut allergy is exposed to...
Why Syphilis Testing Is Critical for Expectant Mothers
Syphilis is a highly contagious sexually transmitted disease and is usually acquired through direct contact with a syphilis sore during sex. There are four stages of the disease: primary, secondary, latent, and tertiary. Each stage has different symptoms, and lack of...
Don’t Forget to Blink: How Using Electronics Can Cause Dry Eye
Adults blink about 12 times per minute. This automatic eye movement helps prevents dry eyes by providing the necessary moisture to replenish the precorneal tear-film and prevent the cornea from drying out. Many people struggle with chronic dry eyes because they...
Worried about your fertility?
If you have been trying to conceive for 6 months or more without success—especially if you are in your 30s—it’s probably time to evaluate your fertility.Infertility can be caused by a variety of factors. Male infertility accounts for a third of the...
What should I know about Hepatitis B?
Hepatitis refers to liver inflammation, which can affect its overall function. Substances such as toxins, heavy alcohol usage, and medical conditions can all cause hepatitis. However, often it’s due to a virus.Hepatitis B is an incurable liver infection caused...
Why serum tears win against artificial lubricants in the fight against dry eye
Dry eye is a condition in which there’s a decrease in tear production or the tears evaporate quickly. This can be due to a variety of factors, such as eye fatigue, age, computer use, illness, etc. Tear production is important because it keeps the eyes lubricated...
What’s the difference between lactose intolerance and milk allergy?
Whole cow’s milk is composed of 87% water and 13% protein, carbohydrates, fat, minerals, and vitamins. Lactose is the main carbohydrate and is broken down by the enzyme lactase into glucose and galactose before it can be absorbed. However, some people are unable...
Employers and Delta-8 THC – What You Need to Know
Can marijuana slip through the cracks of a faulty drug and alcohol program? As an employer, one of your top priorities is ensuring a safe and secure work environment for your employees. With the rise of THC products such as delta-8 and their legalization, you may be...
Empowering Men’s Health: Comprehensive Assessments and Blood Tests at ARCpoint Labs
At ARCpoint Labs, we believe that promoting men's health goes beyond mere awareness. That is why we offer an array of tailored men's health panels and blood tests, designed to provide valuable insights into overall health and address potential concerns. Our Men's...
Top 10 Craziest Gender Reveal Ideas Ever
Exploding balls, cakes, and rockets! Paint splashes, pinatas, and so much pink (or blue) confetti! Gender reveals can be wild and spectacular events, and they have taken the world by storm. If you're searching for the most extraordinary and out-of-the-box gender...
The Benefits of Hiring Veterans in a Drug-Free Workplace
There are approximately 5 million veterans in the general workforce, and often, many of them struggle to acclimate to civilian life. Help them and help your business by considering hiring veterans. Their dedication and honor in active duty is the same devotion and...
3 Reasons Why You Should Get an ALCAT Food Sensitivity Test
Approximately 3 million Americans suffer from Celiac Disease, an autoimmune digestive disorder, caused by a food sensitivity to gluten, a common ingredient in bread and cereal among other foods and products. Could an ALCAT test provide answers? Celiac Disease is just...
STD Testing Without Insurance: Everything You Should Know
Over 60% of people with STDs have no symptoms, and many others have symptoms that they confuse with other conditions. The only reliable way to know if your symptoms are caused by an STD is with STD testing, but where can you go for accurate, reliable, and confidential...
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