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Ischemic Stroke: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Ischemic stroke occurs when a blood clot blocks blood flow to the brain, leading to symptoms such as trouble speaking, facial drooping, weakness on one side of the body, and vision changes. It may also cause headache, fainting, or vomiting depending on the affected brain area.

Food

Glutamine Foods: Complete List (21 Animal & Plant-Based Sources)

Glutamine foods include yogurt, eggs, cheese, lentils, soy, and white rice. These animal- and plant-based foods supply the body’s most abundant amino acid, which supports immune function, metabolism, and muscle recovery, and may be supplemented during stress or illness.

Food

Omega-3 Foods: Fish, Seeds, Oils & Other Sources

Omega 3 foods like salmon, sardines, flaxseeds, chia seeds, walnuts, and olive oil support heart and brain health, help lower triglycerides, and may complement treatment for depression and inflammatory conditions like rheumatoid arthritis.

Medications

BenzaClin: Indications, How to Use & Side Effects

BenzaClin is a topical acne medication with clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide, used to treat acne vulgaris, blackheads, and pustules. The article covers uses, how to apply it, possible side effects, and who should avoid it.

Sexual Health

How soon do you notice a yeast infection after sex?

Learn whether a yeast infection after sex can happen, when symptoms may appear, and what may increase the risk. This summary explains why vaginal yeast infections are not considered STIs, reviews common symptoms, and notes when medical evaluation may be needed.

Weight Loss

Egg Diet: How It Works, Full Food List, Risks & Meal Plan

The egg diet is a short-term low-carb plan centered on eggs, vegetables, and lean proteins to boost satiety and reduce calorie intake. Learn how it works, see a 3-day meal plan, discover allowed and avoided foods, potential risks, and who should avoid this approach.

Medicinal Plants

Fenugreek: Health Benefits, Uses & Side Effects

Fenugreek is a medicinal plant traditionally used for anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antidiabetic effects. Its seeds and leaves are used in supplements, teas, and cooking, with possible benefits for blood sugar, digestion, skin health, and more.

Diseases and Conditions

Medically Induced Coma: Indications, Duration & Recovery

A medically induced coma is deep sedation used in intensive care to help patients recover from stroke, brain injury, heart attack, or severe respiratory illness. Understand indications, duration, recovery expectations, and potential risks of ICU-induced coma care.

Diets

Fast Metabolism Diet: What to Eat & Meal Plans by Phase

The fast metabolism diet, created by Haylie Pomroy, is a 4-week plan with three weekly phases designed to boost metabolism, burn fat and support weight loss. It outlines foods, sample meal plans and exercise while noting limited scientific evidence and potential risks of rapid weight loss.

Food

Horchata: Health Benefits & How to Make (Free Recipes)

Horchata water, or agua de horchata, is a traditional Mexican drink made with rice, cinnamon, milk, and vanilla. When prepared with lighter ingredients like stevia and skim milk, horchata can fit into a balanced diet and may aid digestion, provide minerals, and support muscle recovery.

Symptoms

What does a crackling sound when breathing lying down mean?

A crackling sound when breathing lying down may occur when small airways open during inhalation or when fluid or inflammation affects the lungs. Learn possible causes, including lung conditions and fluid buildup, and when medical evaluation may be needed.

Diseases and Conditions

Absence Seizure: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Absence seizure is a brief seizure marked by sudden staring, unresponsiveness, and loss of awareness. This article covers symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment options, seizure types, and how absence seizure may relate to ADHD.

Diseases and Conditions

Morton's Neuroma: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Mortons neuroma is a painful thickening around a foot nerve, usually between the toes, linked to burning pain, numbness, high heels, and running. The article covers symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment options, including insoles, physical therapy, injections, and surgery.

Diseases and Conditions

Are bulging veins normal?

Bulging veins are usually normal and often linked to veins being close to the skin, low body fat, or increased muscle mass. In the legs, bulging veins can sometimes signal varicose veins, which may cause pain, heaviness, tired legs, and swelling later in the day.

Medications

How much melatonin is too much?

Melatonin is often used to improve sleep, but taking too much may lead to side effects like daytime drowsiness, headaches, or dizziness. Learn how much melatonin is too much, common dose ranges, and when higher amounts may increase unwanted effects.

Diseases and Conditions

Tracheitis: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Tracheitis is a rare inflammation of the trachea that can cause stridor, trouble breathing, fever, and cough with mucus. It is more common in children, usually linked to bacterial infection, and may require antibiotics, breathing support, and hospital care.

Diets

800 Calories a Day: Is It Healthy? (Risks & What to Do Instead)

An 800 calories a day diet is a highly restrictive plan with a low long-term success rate. It often leads to the yo-yo effect, malnutrition, and hormonal imbalances. Healthy weight loss focuses on sustainable habits, balanced nutrition, and regular exercise rather than extreme calorie deficits.

Medications

Memantine: What It's Used For, How to Take & Side Effects

Memantine is an FDA-approved medication used to manage moderate to severe Alzheimer’s disease symptoms by regulating brain chemicals. Clinical information includes the standard 4-week titration schedule, common side effects such as dizziness, and safety precautions for specific medical conditions.

Women's Health

Fibroadenoma: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Fibroadenoma is a benign breast lump that usually affects women ages 20 to 30. It may feel firm, rubbery, and movable, rarely causes pain, and is usually not cancer, though some types may slightly increase breast cancer risk.

Labor & Delivery

Stages of Labor: Cervical Dilation, Pushing & Placental Delivery

Stages of labor include cervical dilation, the pushing stage, and placental delivery. Labor usually starts at term and may begin with loss of the mucus plug, rupture of the amniotic sac, and contractions that become stronger and more regular.