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How to Get Rid of a Nocturnal Cough Fast: 4 Simple Steps

There are many ways you can get rid of a nocturnal cough quickly without medication. You can start by ensuring your throat is always hydrated by taking sips of water or tea throughout the day, and by ensuring your home is clean and free from dust. Learn about the 4 ways to get rid of your nocturnal cough easily.

Low-Carb Diet

Low Carb Diet 101: Benefits, Foods Allowed & Meal Plan

A low-carb diet involves reducing the consumption of foods that are high in carbohydrates and increasing intake of protein and healthy fats. Find out how to start a low carb diet, what foods are allowed and check out our 3-day meal plan.

Pregnancy

Baby Gender Predictor: 11 Fun & Popular Methods to Try

The baby’s gender can be confirmed through a blood test or through an ultrasound after 20 weeks, however there are also some fun and popular ways to predict the gender based on old wives’ tales. Some include looking the mother’s belly, cravings and face shape. Check out our list of fun ways to predict baby sex.

Diseases and Conditions

Enterovirus: Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment

An enterovirus infection is characterized by a headache, vomiting and, in some cases, wounds in the mouth and throat. Learn more about how to identify enterovirus, the symptoms associated with it, and how it is treated.

Diseases and Conditions

Sciatica: What Is It & How to Relieve (with symptoms quiz)

The sciatic nerve is the longest nerve of the body. When it becomes inflamed, it can cause symptoms like intense pain and numbness to the back and legs, which is also known as sciatica. Learn how to identify sciatica and which treatment options are available to you.

Symptoms

Fast Heart Rate: 9 Causes & What to Do

A fast heart rate is generally not a serious symptom and is usually associated with mild situations, like stress or physical activity. It may be sign of a heart or lung issue, however, if it occurs with other symptoms. Learn more about what causes a fast heart rate and what to do to treat it.

Baby Health

How to Help a Congested Baby: Home Remedies & Causes

A stuffy nose in a congested baby is usually not significant or serious, but it can cause discomfort. It should be treated, especially if it is interrupting sleep and eating. Learn how to get rid of a stuffy nose and read about what can cause congestion in babies.

Diseases and Conditions

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy: What It’s For & How it Works

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is a treatment that promotes inhaling high concentrations of oxygen in an environment with a high atmospheric pressure. It is often recommend for the treatment of diabetes, severe anemia and gangrene. Learn more about what it’s for, how it works and who should not use one.

Diseases and Conditions

How to Get Water Out of Your Ear: 5 Simple Tips for Relief

Ear aches are often caused by water that gets trapped inside the ear canal after showering or swimming. Check out some simple ways to get the water out of your ear safely at home so that you can treat discomfort quickly, and see when you should go to a doctor for further assessment.

Nutrition

Skinny Fat: What Is It, How It Happens & Recommended Diet

Skinny fat is a term used to describe a person who appears thin, but has more abdominal belly fat and less muscle mass. They tend to be within their ideal weight range, but have a high body fat percentage. Read more about what it means to be skinny fat, and how to lose accumulated fat while gaining more muscle.

Diseases and Conditions

Enema: What Is It & How to Complete One At Home

An enema involves the injection of fluid through the rectum to cleanse the lower intestines. It is commonly recommended for the treatment of constipation or as a prep for certain procedures or diagnostic imaging. Learn more about how to perform an enema and when you should see a doctor.

Symptoms

11 Heart Disease Symptoms (You Shouldn’t Ignore)

Shortness of breath, fatigue, palpitations, ankle swelling and chest pain are some symptoms that may indicate a heart problem, like cardiac failure. Learn more the signs of heart disease that you shouldn’t ignore and complete our online quiz to assess your risk.

Diabetes

Diabetes Medications: Insulin, Oral Meds & Natural Options

Diabetes can be treated with oral medications, like metformin, or insulin, which is injected. Treatment for type 1 and type 2 diabetes are quite different due to different pathologies. Learn about the most common medications that are prescribed, as well as natural options that can help to manage blood sugars.

Diseases and Conditions

Enlarged Heart: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

An enlarged heart, or cardiomegaly, is a condition in which the heart increases in size. It can cause symptoms like shortness of breath, fatigue or weakness. Learn more about cardiomegaly, its symptoms, what causes it and how it is treated.

Diseases and Conditions

Loss of Smell: Causes, Diagnosis & Treatment

Loss of smell, or anosmia, is classified as complete or partial. It can also be associated by a loss of taste. In most cases, it is temporary and resolves once the underlying illness, like a cold or flu, has been treated. Learn more about what causes a loss of smell, treatment options and whether it is common in COVID.

Baby Health

Newborn Eye Discharge: Causes & How to Clean Eyes

Newborn eye discharge that is yellow, thick and secreted in high quantities may be a sign of a cold, flu or conjunctivitis. Learn about what can cause newborn eye discharge and how to clean a baby’s eyes.

Psoriasis

Psoriatic Arthritis: Symptoms, Types & Treatment

Psoriatic arthritis is a type of chronic arthritis that affects the joints of people with a history of psoriasis. It causes joint swelling and difficulty with movement. Learn more about symptoms and treatment of psoriatic arthritis, as well as the different types that can present.

Muscle Cramps

Muscle Spasms: 6 Common Causes & When They’re Serious

Generally, muscle spasms are not serious and last for less than 10 minutes. They are usually felt following intense physical exercise. However, twitches can happen during pregnancy or due to health conditions, like lack of minerals. Learn about what can cause muscle cramps and when to see a doctor.

Sore Throat

Get Rid of a Sore Throat Fast: Home Remedies & Medication

Warm water and salt gargles and lemon tea with lemon and ginger can both help to treat a sore throat. However, some cases of throat pain may require treatment with medication. Learn more about how to get rid of a sore throat faster using natural remedies at home.

Heart Failure

Congestive Heart Failure: Symptoms, Treatment & Causes

Congestive heart failure is a cardiac illness in which the heart loses its ability to pump blood effectively to the body. It is associated with symptoms like shortness of breath, increased heart rate and leg swelling. Learn more about congestive heart failure treatment and what causes it.