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Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Health
- Hindustan Times
What is razor blade throat? New Covid variant ‘Nimbus' causing very painful symptom, know about prevention
A new COVID-19 variant, called NB.1.8.1, might be behind nearly a third of new cases, according to health officials. This variant, which some people are calling 'Nimbus,' is getting attention because of one painful symptom—something people are now describing as 'razor blade throat.' The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says Nimbus made up about 37% of COVID-19 cases in the US in the two weeks ending June 7. Experts believe Nimbus spreads more easily, but doesn't seem to cause more severe illness, as cited by Fox news report. Also Read: What is 'Nimbus'? New COVID variant spreading in THESE 14 US states, know symptoms here People who have caught the Nimbus variant have described having a really bad sore throat — some say it feels like swallowing broken glass. Doctors say the pain can get so bad that it's hard to talk, eat, or even drink water. While sore throats have always been a symptom for some COVID-19 patients, this variant is causing throat pain that's much more intense than usual. If you're dealing with a sore throat caused by the Nimbus variant, there are a few things you can try to feel better: Over-the-counter medicine: Pain relievers like acetaminophen (Tylenol) or ibuprofen (Advil) can help reduce throat pain and swelling. Saltwater gargle: Gargling warm salt water can help soothe your throat and might lower the amount of virus in your mouth. Throat lozenges and sprays: Look for ones with menthol or benzocaine. These can numb the throat and bring short-term relief. Stay hydrated: Drinking warm liquids like tea or broth can keep your throat moist and ease the pain. Use a humidifier: Adding moisture to the air can help prevent your throat from getting dry and irritated. These home remedies can help, but it's important to keep an eye on your symptoms. If your sore throat doesn't get better or gets worse, call your doctor. The Nimbus variant often causes a sore throat, but most people only get mild symptoms. Still, some signs mean you should get medical help: Your symptoms don't go away or start to get worse You're having trouble breathing or feel tightness in your chest You have a high fever (over 100°F) that lasts for several days You can't drink enough fluids because your throat hurts too much, and you start feeling dehydrated Older adults, pregnant people, or anyone with other health issues should talk to a doctor right away if they get sick. To lower your chances of catching the Nimbus variant, follow these basic COVID-19 safety steps: Wear a mask in crowded places or indoor spaces Wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds Keep your distance from people who are sick Get vaccinated and stay up-to-date on COVID-19 shots to help protect yourself from serious illness
Cosmopolitan
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Cosmopolitan
What Is Wrong With Norah from Netflix's ‘Ginny & Georgia'?
New episodes of Ginny & Georgia season 3 went online on Thursday and there is practically no adolescent issue that this mother-daughter dramedy hasn't covered. Losing your virginity? Check. Getting into a huge fight with your bestie? Yep. Getting drunk at a house party? Got that covered. Learning that your mom killed your stepdad? Also check. Okay, maybe that last one isn't so typical, but you get the idea. So it's no surprise that in season 3 of Ginny & Georgia, the Netflix hit is tackling that infamous coming-of-age milestone: periods. For the past two seasons, fans have watched high school sophomore Ginny and her core group of girlfriends, Max, Abby, and Norah try to survive Wellsbury High. In classic teen show fashion, every character has their own issues. Max is a girl-crazy drama queen (literally, she's an actor), Abby is struggling with body dysmorphia and bulimia, and now, in season 3, Norah's got period problems. Throughout the newest season, Norah is either on her period, waiting for it, or complaining about it. 'My period is so irregular, I can't even predict when it's going to happen,' she says in episode 6, right before getting all of her friends to take pregnancy tests with her. The very next episode, her pregnancy scare is forgotten, but her mysterious period ailments continue. 'My mom took me to the gyno, which was pointless because they just ask me a hundred different questions. And you don't know your family history when you're adopted.' (Yep, the show also has an adoption subplot.) The doctors ran tests, Norah explained, but still can't figure out what's going on. Well, I have a pretty good guess. I first got my period when I was 11, and for five years, when doctors asked me if my periods were heavy or irregular, I shrugged and said, 'No.' I didn't know any better. What I didn't tell my pediatrician was that I was bleeding through super tampons and maxi pads, staining my pajamas and sheets, and downing Advil to deal with my period cramps. Despite having two sisters and a whole gaggle of girlfriends, I truly thought that my period was normal because I had learned to live with it. I never thought to compare notes. Then one morning during a particularly heavy period, I took a step out of bed and a blood clot flew out of my underwear and onto the carpet. I had bled through the super plus tampon I was wearing and my overnight maxi pad. The next time my doctor asked me if my periods were heavy, I finally said, 'Yes.' Unlike Norah, I was overweight, so my doctor already suspected I had a hormonal issue and sent me to an endocrinologist straight away. A few doctors appointments and 8 to 10 vials worth of blood tests later, I was diagnosed with PCOS—Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. It's a hormone disorder believed to be hereditary that can cause, among other things, excess facial hair, heavy or irregular menstrual cycles, weight gain, and ovarian cysts. Some women don't have a lot of symptoms; others have all of the above. At the time, the criteria for PCOS was extremely vague, and the possible treatments were basically nonexistent. (In case you need a reminder: Women's health is underfunded, under-researched, and undervalued.) Effective medical treatments for PCOS are hard to come by. When I asked about next steps, my doctor shrugged their shoulders, gave me a prescription for birth control, and told me to lose weight (which, oh, by the way, is harder to do when you have PCOS). Over 15 years later, it seems not much has changed. At the end of the season, Norah's period mystery remains unsolved. She doesn't know why her periods are irregular or why she has bad cramps. And after years of just dealing with it, she seems resigned to just barreling through. I feel her pain. While I assume that she'll get a hard-fought diagnosis of either PCOS or endometriosis in season 4, it's also possible that she'll never get the answers she's looking for. Ask any woman with PCOS or endometriosis and they'll tell you it took years for them to even go to a doctor to discuss period pain, let alone be diagnosed. And that's partly due to the fact that many women just don't know that these conditions exist. In modern America, period pain is often dismissed, and uterus-related conversations are still taboo. Even in teen shows like Gilmore Girls or Gossip Girl, characters don't acknowledge their periods until there's a pregnancy scare plot. Young women like Norah might not learn about PCOS or endometriosis from their friends or their mothers or even their doctors—so I'm hoping that at least for some teens and tweens, Norah's storyline on Ginny & Georgia can fill in the gaps. And if a hormone disorder is the cause of her period problems, I hope she gets diagnosed faster than I did.
Health Line
09-06-2025
- Health
- Health Line
The Link Between Ibuprofen and Ulcers
Long-term ibuprofen use can increase your risk of bleeding and ulcers in your stomach and intestines. If you take ibuprofen regularly, you can take steps to prevent peptic ulcers and protect stomach health. Peptic ulcers are slow-healing sores that can develop in your stomach lining, the beginning or top part of your small intestines (duodenum), or your esophagus. If you have a peptic ulcer, you'll usually experience some degree of abdominal pain. This pain can range from mild to severe and tends to come and go. Some people describe this pain as dull, while for others, it has more of a burning sensation. You might feel this pain anywhere from your belly button to your chest. Other symptoms include: Peptic ulcers can develop for a few reasons. One common cause is the frequent use of nonsteroidal inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), including ibuprofen (Advil), naproxen (Aleve), and aspirin. Another is infection. Read on to learn how ibuprofen affects your stomach and what you can do to lower your risk of ulcers. Can ibuprofen cause stomach ulcers? Your body produces hormones called prostaglandins, which help heal tissue damage and injury, play a role in ovulation and labor, and help gut muscles contract and relax. These hormones also benefit your stomach in two main ways. They help repair and heal any damage to the lining of your stomach. They also protect your stomach from damage through the production of stomach mucus, which helps counter the effects of the stomach acid that helps break down your food. Stomach acid is very strong — strong enough to wear down your teeth and bones. If your body doesn't produce enough prostaglandins, this acid can easily damage your stomach lining. This is where ibuprofen and other NSAIDs can pose a danger. If you have an infection or injury, your body produces prostaglandins to help you heal. In some cases, though, your body may produce too much of these hormones. High levels of prostaglandins can lead to pain, swelling, and other inflammation. Ibuprofen relieves these symptoms by reducing the amount of prostaglandins your body can produce. But over time, the drop in prostaglandins can leave your stomach more vulnerable to damage. Ulcers don't develop overnight You probably won't develop an ulcer after taking ibuprofen for a few days in a row. Still, regular doses of ibuprofen daily for weeks or months will increase your chances of developing a peptic ulcer. take ibuprofen with other NSAIDs take ibuprofen with some other medications, such as corticosteroids, blood thinners, serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs), or selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) have a history of stomach ulcers have an H. pylori infection are older than 65 have three or more servings of alcohol a day smoke cigarettes Reducing your risk Most people can safely take ibuprofen to relieve short-term symptoms, such as fever, menstrual cramps, or body aches and pains. When taking ibuprofen or any other medication, you can reduce your risk of unwanted side effects by reading the label and following the directions closely. These tips can also help lower your chances of developing an ulcer: Take the smallest possible dose: Does your medication bottle say, 'Take 1 to 2 tablets every 4 to 6 hours?' It never hurts to start with one tablet and pay attention to your symptoms before taking more. Avoid taking too many doses: When taking ibuprofen around the clock to relieve pain that remains for a few days, like menstrual cramps, it may help to set a timer for each dose. If you take your next dose too soon, you may take more ibuprofen than planned and exceed the daily recommendation. Take ibuprofen for no more than a few days at a time: If you have persistent fever, aches, or other symptoms, it may be worth asking your healthcare professional about other options for treating your pain. Keep in mind, too, that NSAIDs to treat migraine pain and other headaches could lead to medication overuse headaches. Medications that help prevent peptic ulcers Many people take ibuprofen regularly to treat arthritis and other conditions that cause chronic pain and inflammation. If you need to take an NSAID long term, consider asking your doctor about medication to help protect against ulcers. The following medications could make a difference: proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), which help lower stomach acid production H2 blockers, which also help lower stomach acid production misoprostol, which helps boost the production of stomach mucus These medications may not work well for everyone and may cause some side effects, including constipation and diarrhea. Also, long-term use of PPIs may increase your risk of fractures and infection. Your care team can offer more guidance on whether these medications are a good option for you. Bottom line Most people won't get an ulcer from taking ibuprofen occasionally, especially when sticking to the dosing directions on the label. Taking several doses of ibuprofen a day for a few weeks or longer may raise your risk of peptic ulcers, especially if you take other NSAIDs at the same time. If you use ibuprofen to manage ongoing pain and inflammation, a good next step involves asking a doctor about medications that can lower your ulcer risk. They can also offer more guidance on other options for pain relief.
Cosmopolitan
07-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Cosmopolitan
‘Ginny & Georgia' Season 3 on Netflix Tackles Painful Periods
New episodes of Ginny & Georgia season 3 went online on Thursday and there is practically no adolescent issue that this mother-daughter dramedy hasn't covered. Losing your virginity? Check. Getting into a huge fight with your bestie? Yep. Getting drunk at a house party? Got that covered. Learning that your mom killed your stepdad? Also check. Okay, maybe that last one isn't so typical, but you get the idea. So it's no surprise that in season 3 of Ginny & Georgia, the Netflix hit is tackling that infamous coming-of-age milestone: periods. For the past two seasons, fans have watched high school sophomore Ginny and her core group of girlfriends, Max, Abby, and Norah try to survive Wellsbury High. In classic teen show fashion, every character has their own issues. Max is a girl-crazy drama queen (literally, she's an actor), Abby is struggling with body dysmorphia and bulimia, and now, in season 3, Norah's got period problems. Throughout the newest season, Norah is either on her period, waiting for it, or complaining about it. 'My period is so irregular, I can't even predict when it's going to happen,' she says in episode 6, right before getting all of her friends to take pregnancy tests with her. The very next episode, her pregnancy scare is forgotten, but her mysterious period ailments continue. 'My mom took me to the gyno, which was pointless because they just ask me a hundred different questions. And you don't know your family history when you're adopted.' (Yep, the show also has an adoption subplot.) The doctors ran tests, Norah explained, but still can't figure out what's going on. Well, I have a pretty good guess. I first got my period when I was 11, and for five years, when doctors asked me if my periods were heavy or irregular, I shrugged and said, 'No.' I didn't know any better. What I didn't tell my pediatrician was that I was bleeding through super tampons and maxi pads, staining my pajamas and sheets, and downing Advil to deal with my period cramps. Despite having two sisters and a whole gaggle of girlfriends, I truly thought that my period was normal because I had learned to live with it. I never thought to compare notes. Then one morning during a particularly heavy period, I took a step out of bed and a blood clot flew out of my underwear and onto the carpet. I had bled through the super plus tampon I was wearing and my overnight maxi pad. The next time my doctor asked me if my periods were heavy, I finally said, 'Yes.' Unlike Norah, I was overweight, so my doctor already suspected I had a hormonal issue and sent me to an endocrinologist straight away. A few doctors appointments and 8 to 10 vials worth of blood tests later, I was diagnosed with PCOS—Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. It's a hormone disorder believed to be hereditary that can cause, among other things, excess facial hair, heavy or irregular menstrual cycles, weight gain, and ovarian cysts. Some women don't have a lot of symptoms; others have all of the above. At the time, the criteria for PCOS was extremely vague, and the possible treatments were basically nonexistent. (In case you need a reminder: Women's health is underfunded, under-researched, and undervalued.) Effective medical treatments for PCOS are hard to come by. When I asked about next steps, my doctor shrugged their shoulders, gave me a prescription for birth control, and told me to lose weight (which, oh, by the way, is harder to do when you have PCOS). Over 15 years later, it seems not much has changed. At the end of the season, Norah's period mystery remains unsolved. She doesn't know why her periods are irregular or why she has bad cramps. And after years of just dealing with it, she seems resigned to just barreling through. I feel her pain. While I assume that she'll get a hard-fought diagnosis of either PCOS or endometriosis in season 4, it's also possible that she'll never get the answers she's looking for. Ask any woman with PCOS or endometriosis and they'll tell you it took years for them to even go to a doctor to discuss period pain, let alone be diagnosed. And that's partly due to the fact that many women just don't know that these conditions exist. In modern America, period pain is often dismissed, and uterus-related conversations are still taboo. Even in teen shows like Gilmore Girls or Gossip Girl, characters don't acknowledge their periods until there's a pregnancy scare plot. Young women like Norah might not learn about PCOS or endometriosis from their friends or their mothers or even their doctors—so I'm hoping that at least for some teens and tweens, Norah's storyline on Ginny & Georgia can fill in the gaps. And if a hormone disorder is the cause of her period problems, I hope she gets diagnosed faster than I did.
Yahoo
05-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
A Camp-Themed Wedding at a Lakeside Venue in West Virginia That Took Over 900 Days to Plan
Kate and Victoria met at a restaurant in the San Francisco Bay area in April of 2017; Victoria was the managing minority owner at the time and Kate was a regular diner. Eventually, they hit it off and became a couple. Two years later, in 2019, the duo took a trip to the Greek Islands. There, Victoria proposed over breakfast at their cliffside Airbnb. Though they took some time to soak up the engagement, they couple was excited to start planning their wedding. The first detail they needed to work out? Where they'd tie the knot. "Having lived in so many places across the country, both individually and as a couple, we've built a community of friends and family spread far and wide. With that in mind, we wanted to choose a location that was accessible both financially and geographically, making it easy for everyone to join us," the brides explain. "We also wanted a neutral setting—somewhere that wasn't anyone's hometown—so we could all come together, fully present, for the entire celebration." In the end, they decided to host a three-day wedding weekend with a 'family camp' theme at Oglebay Resort in Wheeling, West Virginia. 'We wanted everything to feel warm, natural, and beautiful, with the landscape providing a breathtaking backdrop for the weekend,' Kate says. On June 15, 2024, Kate and Victoria were joined by 84 guests for a ceremony in the resort's formal gardens followed by a lakeside reception. 'It was important to us that both the ceremony and reception venues were outdoors, allowing us to immerse ourselves in the natural beauty of West Virginia,' Kate says. They worked with Samantha Leenheer of House of Joy for over 900 days to create an immersive celebration that encouraged their loved ones to connect—planning shifts meant that the wedding was rescheduled a few times, but the brides say Samantha's support and ideas was their guiding light. "I'm pretty sure we were her longest-running clients!" Kate laughs. Read on to see the thoughtful details of their day, including the Y-shaped aisle and mixed-texture table settings, in the photos by Leslie Rodriguez Photography. Related: Nature Preserves and Summer Camps That Double as Wedding Venues Kate and Victoria's wedding invitation suite by Isidore and Augustine contained a formal invite, RSVP card, and details enclosures that highlighted other events, accommodations, and transportation. Scalloped edges, floral-lined envelopes, and a custom wax seal helped to personalize the paper goods. As guests arrived for the weekend of events, they were offered welcome bags packed with a variety of different items. 'We created 'survival kit' welcome bags that included essentials like Advil, Liquid IV, maps, and even marshmallows for roasting, adding a playful nod to that original 'family camp' idea that started it all,' Kate says. The brides spent the morning getting ready with their wedding party, which included a mix of family members and close friends. Kate and Victoria wore matching white pajama sets with black piping and monogrammed initials, while the women of the wedding party wore pale blue pajamas and the men wore navy blue sets. Victoria wore a custom-designed ivory satin pantsuit by Teresa Eklund with Renee Grace Bridal, which featured a removable train—the style gave the bride-to-be the versatility she was looking for in her big-day fashion. 'I knew that I didn't want to wear a dress but wanted it to look like one,' she explains. The four piece look featured a plunging v-neck bodysuit with a standing-lapeled jacket with slit cuffs, sapphire buttons, and the removable train lined with sapphire satin. She accessorized with a pair of white kitten heels and Kate's late grandmother's necklace that matched the bracelet her bride-to-be chose to wear. On a busy wedding dress-shopping day, Kate finally tried on a charmeuse wedding dress with a scoop neckline and dramatic draped back by Justin Alexander and knew it was the one. Not only did she love the style, but she also felt the gown's monicker—which was the same as her maiden last name—was a fortuitous sign. She paired her gown with navy open-toed platform sandals to match her sapphire wedding rings, which served as her something blue. 'For my something old and something borrowed, I wore a vintage silver bracelet that belonged to my late grandmother and was passed down to my Aunt Marilyn,' Kate says. 'Victoria wore the matching necklace from my grandmother's collection, which now belongs to my mom, adding a meaningful touch to our day." Kate held a petite, organic arrangement of cream, mustard, and mauve flowers, including cosmos and zinnias, while Victoria held a white and cream bouquet of cosmos, roses, and greenery. Since both brides were heavily involved in planning the wedding, they wanted to set aside time for a special moment of surprise. 'Early on, we agreed to keep our dress shopping and design experiences a secret from each other, making our first look a fun and memorable moment to share,' Kate says. Their bridal party orchestrated their first look, driving them to the location, guiding them out of their cars and across the hillside. 'When we finally saw each other in our wedding dresses for the first time, there wasn't a dry eye in the group,' Victoria says. 'Everyone clapped, cried, and shared in the emotional moment, making it even more special for us.' The couple's wedding planner worked with the women in their wedding party to choose attire in a combination of different colors and prints to match the theme of the wedding. They held bouquets consisting of daisies, scabiosa, spray roses, blue thistle, and other textured blooms. The men in the wedding party wore navy blue suits with rust colored ties and pocket squares. The focal point of Kate and Victoria's ceremony was a deconstructed asymmetrical floral arch decorated with a collection of terracotta pots and plenty of textured florals. The arch was placed at the garden's entrance. Guests were dropped off by trolley and guided down a scenic garden path to the ceremony. 'Riding together, surrounded by laughter and conversation, felt like such a joyful and memorable way to bring everyone together before and after the festivities,' Kate says. The couple's wedding planner created a y-shaped aisle so that Kate and Victoria could walk down the aisle at the same time before joining each other in the middle and walking the rest of the aisle together. A four-string quartet played Coldplay's 'Fix You' as Kate walked down the aisle with her mom, Marie, and Victoria walked down the aisle with her dear friend, Phillip. The two exchanged personal vows, bringing tears to their guest's eyes. 'We both wrote our vows and had our ceremony officiated by one of our best friends, Nadia, which made it very personalized, intimate and authentic to who we are,' Victoria says. They happily recessed back up the aisle to Coldplay's 'Paradise." The couple partnered with Isidore and Augustine to create all their wedding-related paper, including the seating chart display. Three blue posters in white frames directed guests to their tables for dinner. The display was set on a table dressed in the same blue and white tablecloth that would soon be seen throughout the reception. A mix of different flowers in bud vases and candles at varying heights were the setup's perfect finishing touches. The string quartet continued to perform at the couple's cocktail hour, where they shifted to a more upbeat vibe with songs like Beyonce's 'Naughty Girl' and Madonna's 'Material Girl." 'For a touch of lighthearted fun, we even added 'Thong Song' by Sisqó,' Kate says. 'All of the songs were hand-selected by us, and for a few special tracks, we paid extra to have the quartet learn them just for the occasion.' The newlyweds served a lavender lemonade signature cocktail, which was made with butterfly pea tea, lavender syrup, and champagne in plastic champagne flutes customized with their names and wedding date. Kate and Victoria's reception took place beneath an elevated tent where guests took in views of the lake. To give the space a warmer, more inviting feeling, the tent's canopy and poles were covered with taupe draping. A mix of long rectangular tables and round tables were arranged throughout the space, then dressed with a variety of different tablecloths. 'Mixing the linens up in the tent made it more interesting for guests,' Kate says. 'We used a mix of a blue linen with a wave detail and then a blue with a leaf motif.' The table numbers matched the invitation envelope liners and the centerpiece arrangements included cream, mustard, mauve, and blue florals, including dahlias, ranunculus, and thistle, among others, with organic greenery in terracotta and stone pots. 'A favorite part of the reception design were the place settings,' Victoria says. 'Our designer found the perfect copper colored charger with these modern matte green and cream plates.' To prioritize the guest experience, a seating area featuring tan and rust couches and chairs on woven natural fiber rugs was set up during the reception. 'The lounge provided the perfect spot to watch the sunset and see the view,' Kate says. 'As the sun set, we wanted to keep with those quintessential summer bistro lights and brought those into the tent lighting.' The newlyweds shared their first dance to 'Groove Me' by King Floyd. Then, they played 'Brown Eyed Girl' by Van Morrison for a special parent-child dance. Guests enjoyed a dessert spread of brownies and lemon bars; sliders were served as late-night snacks. DJ Dayna Sol kept the dance floor packed by playing pop classics from the 80s before shifting to EDM tracks later in the evening. To couples currently planning weddings, Kate and Victoria recommend focusing on what matters to you as a couple and ignoring the latest trends or other people's expectations. 'Prioritize the moments and details that reflect who you are and bring you joy. And when things inevitably don't go exactly as planned—because they won't—find the humor in it," the say. "Those unplanned moments often turn into the best stories!'Wedding Photographer Leslie Rodriguez Photography Wedding Venue, Catering, Trolley, and Accommodations Oglebay Resort Planning and Design House of Joy Brides' Beauty Pretty Hair Salon Flowers Lemonwood Floral Invitations and Paper Products Isidore and Augustine Music Innocenti Strings, DJ Dayna Sol Rentals Lost and Found Rentals, All Occasions Party Rental, BBJ LaTavolaUp Next: Determining Your Wedding Priorities Is Essential—Here's How to Do Just That, According to 4 Expert Planners Read the original article on Brides
