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Diabetic Diet: What to Eat & Avoid (with Meal Plan)

Diabetic diets should be low in refined sugar, white bread, fried fruit and fatty meat. Diabetics should eat fresh fruit with the peel, vegetables and whole grains. See which food you should eat and which to avoid and check out our 3-day diet plan.

Diseases and Conditions

6 Effective Tricks to Relieve a Toothache at Home

Mild toothache normally happens due to the accumulation of food residue between the teeth, but it can also appear as a sign of more serious problems, such as tooth decay. Learn some simple tricks that can help alleviate a toothache at home.

Appendicitis

Appendicitis: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment & Complications

Appendicitis is an inflammation of a part of the intestine known as the appendix, which is found in the bottom right quadrant of the abdomen. Report your symptoms in our online symptoms checker to assess your risk for appendicitis and learn more about how it is treated and possible complications.

Diseases and Conditions

Trigeminal Neuralgia: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Trigeminal neuralgia is a neurological condition characterized by compression of the trigeminal nerve, which causes pain, mainly in the lower face. Pain can last for seconds, minutes or days. Learn more about what causes this condition, the symptoms associated with it and how it is treated.

Diseases and Conditions

Hand, Foot & Mouth Disease: Symptoms, Transmission Stage & Treatment

Hand foot and mouth disease is a contagious illness that most frequently occurs in children under the age of 5 (although adults can also become infected). It is caused by the coxsackievirus, and can be transmitted through direct or indirect contact. Learn more about this illness and how it is treated.

Weight Loss

How to Lose Weight Faster: 6 Essential Tips

To lose weight and reduce belly fat, it is important to change your lifestyle habits. You should maintain a healthy and balanced diet and engage in regular physical activity. Our Registered Dietitian shares 6 ways you can start to lose weig.

Weight Loss

Detox Diet: How to Follow, Meal Plans & What to Avoid

A detox diet may help you lose weight by eliminating toxins and accumulated fluid in the body. The main focus of a detox diet is to increase your intake of organic and low-fat foods. Learn about what kinds of food can be eaten and how to follow this plan.

Health A-Z

Cold Shower vs. Hot Shower: Health Benefits of Each Type

Different temperatures of baths or showers can provide varying health benefits. Find out if cold showers are better than hot showers, which type is good for you, and what health benefits these options can provide.

Diseases and Conditions

8 Best Stretches for Lower Back Pain

Lower back stretches can help to relax and strengthen the muscles in the back, legs, hamstrings and abs, as well as improve mobility, flexibility and posture, Learn about the lower back stretches you can do at home to help reduce muscle-related discomfort.

Diseases and Conditions

Low Platelets: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Thrombocytopenia, or low platelet count, can be caused by infections, medications or even pregnancy. It can lead to symptoms like bruising and bleeding gums. Learn more about what causes low platelet counts and how it is treated.

Nutrition

Biotin for Hair Growth: Benefits & How to Take

Biotin is a B-complex vitamin that helps with the metabolism of nutrients and with the formation of keratin. It helps to make hair stronger, shinier and healthier, and can prevent hair loss and gray hairs. Learn more about ways it can be ingested, where to find it and how much to take.

Mental Health

Stockholm Syndrome: What Is It, Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Stockholm Syndrome is a psychological phenomenon that can happen in people who are living under situations of intense stress and danger. It is characterized by the development of an emotional attachment to the aggressors. Understand what Stockholm syndrome is and how to identify it.

Diseases and Conditions

Parosmia: What It Is, Treatment & How Long it Lasts

Parosmia is a condition that is characterized by a distortion in your sense of smell. It can be caused by a common cold, sinusitis or even COVID-19. Learn more about parosmia, what can cause it, and how it is treated.

Fever

Normal Body Temperature (& What Is Considered a Fever)

It is considered a fever when axillary temperature is higher than 100.4ºF (38ºC). However, this may vary depending on where the temperature was measured. Learn more on how to tell if you have a fever, how to correctly measure your body temperature and when to take remedies to lower a fever.

Symptoms

Shortness of Breath: 11 Common Causes & What to Do

For the most part, shortness of breath occurs due to to temporary and less serious situations, like excess exercise or an anxiety attack. However, it may be a sign of a more serious like COVID-19, asthma or an allergic reaction. Learn about the main causes and what to do.

Baby Health

Baby Fever: What It Is, Common Causes & How to Treat

A baby is considered be febrile when body temperature passes 37.5ºC or 99.5ºF. To lower a fever naturally, you should remove excess clothing, bathe them in lukewarm water and place cold towels on their forehead. Learn more about the causes of fever in babies & when to go to see a doctor.

Home Remedies

Nasal Irrigation: A Step-by-Step Guide

Learn how to irrigate your nose step-by-step to relieve congestion and remove nasal discharge or debris. Our guide describes easy-to-follow steps for nasal irrigation using a saline water and a syringe.

Fluid Retention

How to Get Rid of Swelling from Water Retention

Water retention occurs when the body becomes swollen from water accumulated within the cells. There are home remedies and medically indicated ways to treat this type of swelling. Learn about your treatment options to relieve edema quickly.

Mental Health

Imposter Syndrome: How to Identify & Deal with It

Imposter syndrome is characterized by a group of behaviours that are normally exhibited by people who doubt their capacities and fear that they will one day be exposed for being a fraud. Learn about other behaviours associated with this psychological phenomenon.

Bipolar Disorder

Bipolar Disorder: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Bipolar disorder is a severe mental illness that causes fluctuations in mood which can range from depression and deep sadness, to extreme euphoria. Learn more about the symptoms associated with different types of bipolar disorder and use our online test.