Medication side effects, nutritional benefits, and common wellness questions. Information on identifying stomach ulcers, vitamin deficiencies, and food safety.
Gelatin, a form of hydrolyzed collagen, proteins and amino acids, comes from the boiled skin, tendons and ligaments of animals such as cows and horses. Gelatin has been used in foods for more than 100 years, as well as a supplement for enhancing hair and nail health.
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Your body needs the sun for the natural production and use of vitamins. Lack of vitamin D or "the sunshine vitamin" is suspected in many health conditions, including osteoporosis and cancer, according to MedlinePlus.com.
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Discover the potential side effects of acupuncture treatment, including fatigue. Learn about the ancient Chinese practice and its benefits, as well as how to manage common side effects.
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Popcorn has several effects in your body; some good, some unpleasant. Enjoying a serving of popcorn here and there counts towards your daily recommended servings of grain foods, which is 3 to 4 oz. or equivalents, says MyPlate.gov. Since popcorn bulks up when you expose it to heat, a 1 oz.
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Understand the potential epidural side effects and risks, including spinal headache, nerve damage, infection, and decreased bone density. Learn how to prevent complications and what to expect from this common pain relief treatment.
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Healthy diet, regular sleep, daily activity, and a moderate approach to life’s stressful moments will all lead you in the right direction to a healthy lifestyle. Avoiding unhealthy habits that promote excess, such as smoking and drinking alcohol, will leave more room in your days for self-fulfilling practices.
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Oscillococcinum is a homeopathic remedy made to treat the flu. Referred to as Oscillo, the short, easy-to-pronounce version, this remedy is used to treat aching of the body with upper respiratory symptoms, fever and coughing. It's available over the counter at grocery and health food stores.
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If you’re feeling tired, weak, mentally fuzzy, or feel tingling in your hands and feet, you may have a vitamin B12 deficiency. Adults need 2.4 micrograms of this vitamin a day to keep nerve and blood cells healthy, says the Office of Dietary Supplements.
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The common cold often affects the eyes, causing a condition called viral conjunctivitis, or “pink eye,” as it is commonly known. The eyes often turn red, burn and have a sticky discharge. Doctors may treat this condition with antibiotics. Symptoms may worsen before they improve, causing discomfort and matted eyelids.
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Up to 10 percent of people across all ages and as many as 50 percent of people 70 or older have this toenail fungus, according to an article published in the December 2013 "American Family Physician." Also called onychomycosis, fungus infects the nail bed and causes the nail to thicken and discolor.
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Blood tests are a common way for your doctor to monitor your health and nutritional status, check for the presence of health conditions and assess your risk for disease.
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Onions may be known for making people cry, but a growing body of research suggests regular onion consumption can be helpful in managing diabetes, asthma and hypertension as well as helping prevent cancer. With the increasing popularity of natural remedies, onions seem like a miracle food.
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Living a healthy lifestyle can be a challenge when you are faced with processed foods, lack of time for exercise and going out with friends. Too many options are available for fast food, poor exercise choices and alcoholic beverages that negate other healthier lifestyle choices you may have made.
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Sugars such as lactose and fructose are simple carbohydrates that your body can use as a quick source of energy. But some people are unable to consume these sugars because they lack the specific enzymes that break them down in the digestive tract or have other problems digesting the sugars.
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With each puff on a cigarette comes a rush of pleasure, but this euphoria is short-lived. Once that nicotine runs its course, your body craves its quick return. Your instant of joy turns to long-range irritability, anxiety and addiction.
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Doctors and researchers are always on the lookout for new diseases and ways to treat them. In some cases, despite an honest effort from everyone involved, a disease ultimately takes the life of the patient. In the case of rare diseases that are fatal, research is often limited due to the limited number of patients.
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There are a variety of reasons people eat too few calories, including eating disorders, excessive athletic training, crash dieting and even senior citizens with reduced appetites.
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Eating a healthy diet that's rich in fruits, vegetables and whole grains is crucial for staying healthy and fit. But sometimes you might need an extra boost, especially if your situation prevents you from eating the recommended amounts of these healthy foods.
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When you were a child, your mother might have told you that carrots are a healthy food -- she was right. Packed with vitamins, minerals and dietary fiber, carrots make a perfect low-calorie snack, add color and flavor to salads and are a good side dish at dinner.
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Dark spots on your gums can be signs of harmless or deadly conditions, depending on its nature. Some oral cancers manifest as dark spots in their early stages. Serious gum disease can also lead to the existence of dark spots or formations on your teeth and gums.
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