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Effects of Smoke Inhalation & How to Protect Yourself

Smoke inhalation requires urgent medical attention in order to prevent permanent damage to the airways. Health effects of smoke inhalation include burns, oxygen deprivation, and respiratory infections. Learn about symptoms of toxic smoke inhalation and how to protect yourself.

Constipation

Natural Laxatives for Kids: 4 Kid-Friendly Snacks to Consume

Natural laxatives for kids, like plum water, help to soften bowel movements and stimulate intestinal flow to help resolve constipation. Check out 4 easy home remedies you can prepare as natural laxatives that are safe for kids, and see when.

Constipation

Home Remedies for Constipation: 13 Recipes for Relief

Home remedies, like papaya smoothies with flaxseed or a laxative fruit smoothie, can be a great, natural solution to treating constipation and hard stools. Check out our smoothie, yogurt and tea recipes that you can prepare at home to get rid of constipation and have softer, more regular poops.

Urinary Tract Infection

What Causes a UTI? 11 Causes & What to Do

Bacteria in the urinary tract is usually what causes a UTI (urinary tract infection). UTIs typically occur due to an imbalance in the microbiota of the genital region. Symptoms of a UTI include pain and burning with urination. Learn about 11 common causes of a UTI and what to do to prevent them.

Cough

Cough During Pregnancy: Causes & How to Treat

Coughing during pregnancy is normal and can occur due to hormonal changes. Coughs that accompanied by other symptoms, like fever or shortness of breath, should be assessed by your doctor. See what you can do to relieve your cough naturally, and when to use medications.

Beauty & Cosmetics

How to Detox Your Body: Professional 5-Step Technique

A body detox can be performed through techniques, like an exfoliation, lymphatic drainage and ultrasound, to eliminate toxins, reduce fluid retention, soften cellulite and promote weight loss. Learn more about how to detox your body with a professional 5-step technique.

Weight Loss

6 Detox Soups for Weight Loss (w/ Recipes)

Detox soup is a great option to help with weight loss because it is made with vegetables like leeks, tomato, zucchini, carrots, and kale, which are low in calories and high in fiber, helping to decrease hunger and facilitate weight loss. Check out 6 recipes for detox soup to help with weight loss.

Diseases and Conditions

Influenza: Online Symptom Checker, How it Spreads & Treatment

Influenza is a respiratory illness caused by different types of the influenza virus, such as influenza A (including H3N2 and H1N1) and influenza B. Symptoms include cough, runny nose, and sore throat. Treatment may include antipyretics, analgesics, and antiviral medications. Read about prevention and how it spreads.

Natural Treatments

Lemon Water Detox: 6 Natural Recipes

Lemon water detoxes are made with juices that are rich in antioxidants, vitamins and minerals. Lemon water is a natural antioxidant and diuretic that can be combined with other ingredients, like kale, apples, mint and ginger to help achieve your health goals. Check-out some lemon water detox recipes you can prepare.

Weight Loss

Benefits of a Flexitarian Diet (Plus Meal Plan)

A flexitarian diet is a diet that prioritizes plant-based foods like whole grains, fruits, and vegetables and limits the consumption of animal protein. Health benefits include preventing cardiovascular disease and supporting weight loss. Learn how to get started with a flexitarian diet (including meal plan).

Home Remedies

8 Types of Garlic Tea for the Flu (Plus Recipes)

Garlic tea for the flu is an excellent natural option to help combat flu symptoms and speed up recovery. Garlic tea can be consumed plain or with added flavors from other ingredients like lemon, ginger, honey, or propolis. Side effects include bloating, gas, and stomachache. Check out recipes for 8 types of garlic tea.

Home Remedies

7 Benefits of Ginger Syrup & How to Make It at Home

Ginger syrup is an excellent home remedy for the flu, colds, sore throat, fever, nausea and vomiting, and stomachache. Ginger syrup is easy to prepare at home and can be made using ginger root or ginger powder. Contraindications to use include blood clot disorders, pregnancy, and diabetes. Learn how to make ginger syrup.

Healthy Pregnancy

Flu During Pregnancy: Symptoms, Treatment & Prevention

Coming down with the flu while pregnant may involve symptoms like high fever, sore throat, runny nose, and congestion. The flu is caused by the influenza virus, which is easily spread through contact with an infected person. Read more about treatment, prevention, and when to see a doctor.

Symptoms

Vaginal Burning: 6 Reasons Why It Can Happen (& How to Treat)

Vaginal burning can be caused by skin irritation, allergies or rashes, and can be accompanied by vaginal pain or itchiness. Burning is also a common symptom of infection, like a yeast infection or bacterial vaginosis. Learn more about what causes vaginal burning and what to do relieve it.

Diseases and Conditions

8 Causes of Facial Pain (& What to Do)

Facial pain can be caused by a blow to the face, sinusitis, a dental abscess, headache, temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMJ), or even trigeminal neuralgia, which is a type of very intense nerve pain. Read about other common causes of facial pain and how they are treated.

Pregnancy by Week

Pregnancy Week by Week: Maternal Changes & Fetal Development

The evolution of pregnancy week by week is marked by different stages of fetal development. The first 12 weeks are considered the most important and the most sensitive, however each stage of pregnancy comes with new developments. Learn about maternal and fetal changes at each stage of pregnancy.

Pregnancy-Related Conditions

Is White Discharge During Pregnancy Normal? (Top 3 Causes)

White discharge during pregnancy is a common finding and is considered normal. However, if the discharge occurs with other symptoms, such as pain or a burning sensation, the discharge may be a sign of infection or inflammation. Learn the most common causes of white discharge and what to do.

Phlegm

Mucus in the Lungs: Symptoms, Diagnosis, Causes & Treatment

Mucus in the lungs is produced by the respiratory system, and can be a symptom of health conditions like pneumonia, tuberculosis, asthma, bronchiectasis or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Learn more about the symptoms associated with mucus in the lungs, what causes it, and how it's diagnosed and treated.

Diseases and Conditions

13 Common Causes of Hand Pain (and What to Do)

Hand pain can be a symptom of conditions like tendonitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, or tenosynovitis, usually related to repetitive movements. Hand pain may also be a sign of autoimmune disorders, such as rheumatoid arthritis or lupus. Read about 13 common causes of hand pain and how they are treated.

Diseases and Conditions

Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV): Symptoms, How It Spreads & More

Human metapneumovirus (HMPV) is a virus that can cause respiratory infections. It presents with symptoms like a cough, fever, stuffy nose or shortness of breath, and more serious infections can develop into pneumonia or bronchiolitis, especially in children. Learn more about the symptoms of HMPV and how it spreads.