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Vaginal Yeast Infection: Symptoms (w/ Quiz), Causes & Treatment

Vaginal yeast infections are one of the most commonly occurring infections in women. Symptoms include intense itching, swelling and white discharge. Learn more about what causes yeast infections, common symptoms associated with it, and how to treat it.

Nutrition

Alpha-Lipoic Acid: Health Benefits, Food Sources & Supplements

Alpha-lipoic acid (ALA) is an antioxidant produced by the body that is found in every cell, helping transform glucose into energy. It may also help regulate blood sugar, support weight loss, and protect heart health. Read about food sources and supplements as well as side effects and contraindications.

Women's Health

Bacterial Vaginosis: Symptoms, Diagnosis, Causes & Treatment

Bacterial vaginosis is a vaginal infection that occurs when there is an imbalance of naturally-occurring vaginal bacteria. It is associated with symptoms like foul odor, and a thick discharge. Learn more about other symptoms, what causes it and treatment options.

Men's Health

Penis Pain: 5 Causes, Treatment & When to See a Doctor

Penis pain is not very common, but when it does occur, it is generally not a significant symptom. It is most commonly caused by direct trauma, but pain can also be felt with yeast infections or urinary tract infections. Learn more about what causes penis pain and when to see the doctor.

Men's Health

Blood in Semen: 10 Causes (& How to Treat)

Blood in the semen is typically a symptom of direct trauma, anticoagulant use or recent penile biopsies or tests. However it can also be a sign of a more serious health condition, like a sexually transmitted infection (STI), prostatitis or cancer. Learn more about what causes bloody sperm and how to treat it.

Men's Health

Swollen Testicles: 9 Causes (& How to Treat)

Swollen testicles are usually a sign of a problem in the area, like a hernia, a varicocele or even testicular cancer. They may present with symptoms like scrotal pain or redness. Learn more about what causes swelling in the testicles and how to treat it.

Women's Health

Swollen Vagina: 8 Causes (& How to Treat)

A swollen vagina can be caused by skin irritation, infections or cysts in the area. It may also be noted at the end of pregnancy or after sex, in which case, it resolves on its own. Learn more about what causes a puffy vagina and how to treat it.

Diets

Detox Tea: 5 Natural Recipes to Eliminate Toxins

Detox tea, like green tea, hibiscus tea, parsley tea and ginger tea, can be consumed to eliminate toxins, waste by-products and excess fluids from the body. Check-out 5 natural detox teas you can prepare to eliminate toxins.

Sweat

Night Sweats: 11 Common Causes (& How to Treat)

Night sweats are often caused by excessive sweat production in the sweat glands (also known as hyperhidrosis) but it can also be a sign of infection. It is especially important to investigate what is causing your night sweats if you are also experiencing fever, weight loss or chills. Learn about what causes night sweats.

Weight Loss

Best Foods for Weight Loss (w/ Meal Plan & Fitness Tips)

The best foods for weight loss include lean protein, healthy fats, fresh fruits and vegetables, and whole grains. Maintaining a well-balanced, low-calorie diet is important for achieving rapid weight loss in a healthy way. Check out a meal plan for rapid weight loss as well as additional tips.

Yeast Infection

Yeast Infection Under Breast: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

A yeast infection under the breast can commonly occur in breast feeding women, but tends to be the result of friction within a fold of skin. This friction leads to warm and moist environments, where yeast or fungal cells are more likely to grow. Learn more about what causes a yeast infection under the breast.

Men's Health

Thick Semen: 7 Causes & How to Treat

Thick semen can be a result of unhealthy habits like excessive alcohol intake or a sedentary lifestyle. It can also by a sign of abnormal hormone levels, sexually transmitted infections, dehydration, prostate disease or the use of anabolic steroids. Learn more about what thick semen means and how to treat it.

Nutrition

Methionine: Health Benefits, Food Sources & Supplements

Methionine is an essential amino acid that plays an important role in building muscle mass, strengthening the immune system, and wound healing. High-protein foods like eggs, Brazil nuts, fish, beef, and milk are good sources of methionine. Learn about recommended daily values and when to take supplements.

Food

Persimmon: 10 Health Benefits & How to Eat (w/ Recipes)

The persimmon is a fruit rich in carotenes, tannins, and vitamin C, nutrients with antioxidant properties that help prevent skin cancer and premature aging. Other health benefits include relieving constipation and supporting weight loss. Check out healthy recipes using persimmon.

Diseases and Conditions

Hydrops Fetalis: Diagnosis, Causes & Treatment

Hydrops fetalis is the accumulation of fluid in two or more fetal tissues or organs, such as the lungs, heart, abdomen, or skin. Diagnosis is made on prenatal ultrasound. Causes include blood-type incompatibility and congenital anomalies. Treatment may involve fetal surgery or early delivery. Learn about the two types.

Food

Cassava: 10 Health Benefits, Nutritional Info & Recipes

Cassava can be beneficial for managing sugar and cholesterol levels, preventing diseases like diabetes, heart attack and stroke, as well as improving intestinal flow. Read more about the benefits of cassava for your health, and how to eat i.

Gastritis

How to Relieve Gastritis Pain Fast (with 10 Natural Remedies)

To relieve gastritis pain, you can use home remedies, like teas made with maytenus ilicifolia or Brazilian peppertree, or juices amde with potatoes and cabbage. Lifestyle habits, like sipping on water, eating small meals frequently and avoid food like heavy spices and alcohol can also help treat gastritis pain.

Hemorrhoids

5 Foods to Avoid with Hemorrhoids (& What to Eat + Meal Plan)

With a hemorrhoid diet, you should prioritize fiber-rich foods, like fruits, vegetable and whole grains, and drink plenty of water. This diet promotes optimal intestinal functioning and softer bowel movements. Learn about what food to eat and what to avoid, and check-out our sample meal plan.

Yeast Infection

Candida Diet: Food to Eat & Avoid With a Yeast Infection

A candida diet is a type of diet that is aimed at reducing the growth of Candida fungus that causes yeast infections. You should incorporate foods like propolis, bearberry tea, mint tea, chamomile tea, and probiotics, which reduce yeast cell growth, and healthy fats, whole grains and fresh greens to boost immunity.

Breastfeeding

Cracked Nipples From Breastfeeding: Treatment & Prevention

Cracked nipples from breastfeeding are most common in the first weeks after birth and are often the result of the baby not latching properly to the breast. Treatment options include applying a few drops of breast milk to the nipple after a feeding. Learn tips for preventing cracked nipples and what to avoid.