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Migraine Diet: What to Eat & Avoid (with 3-Day Meal Plan)

When maintaining a migraine diet, it is important to prioritize a balanced diet and to consume foods with anti-inflammatory and calming properties, like ginger, brown rice, passion fruit or banana. Learn more about which foods to eat and avoid, and check-out a sample 3-day meal plan for a migraine diet.

Nutrition

BMI Calculator (for Adults): What is BMI & What Results Mean

A BMI calculator can help to determine whether your current weight is under or over the ideal range for your age and height. Enter your measurements into our online BMI calculator to determine whether your body mass index is low, high or within a normal rnage, and learn about what results mean.

Medications

Sertraline: Uses, How It Works, Dosing & Side Effects

Sertraline is an antidepressant medication that can be prescribed for the treatment of depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder and social phobia. Read more about what it can be used for, how to take it, what to do if you forget a dose, and the possible side effects associated with use.

Tests

PTH Blood Test (Parathyroid Hormone): Uses & What Results Mean

The PTH blood test checks for levels of parathyroid hormone, which is a hormone that helps to regulate calcium levels in the blood. This test can be ordered to assess fo hyper or hypoparathyroidism. Learn more about what the PTH blood test is used for, how the test is done and what results (high or low levels) mean.

Tests

Best Pregnancy Test: Bloodwork or Urine Test?

Pregnancy tests help women to determine if they are pregnant and can usually be done as soon as your period is late. Different types of tests have unique advantages and disadvantages. Our gynecologist explains the main differences between a blood test and an at-home pregnancy test.

Diseases and Conditions

Low Oxygen Levels: Symptoms, Causes & What to Do

Symptoms of low oxygen levels will start to emerge when there is insufficient oxygen reaching the tissues. Common symptoms include shortness of breath, fast breathing, increased heart rate, and confusion. Learn about the other symptoms of low oxygen, what causes it and what to do.

Tests

IgG vs IgM: Difference, When They're Ordered & Results

IgG and IgM are important antibodies for immunity, as they help to eliminate foreign microorganisms. Learn more about the difference between IgG and IgM, when they are ordered for testing, and what the results mean when they are negative and positive or reactive.

Diseases and Conditions

Liver Hemangioma: Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment

A liver hemangioma is characterized by a nodule on the liver made-up of a cluster of blood vessels. It is usually a benign finding and does not cause symptoms. Learn more about what can cause a liver hemangioma, symptoms that it could present with, and how it can be treated with medical intervention and diet.

Symptoms

Excessive Sweating: 8 Common Causes (& What to Do)

Excessive sweating is usually caused by intense emotions, such as stress, fear and pain, anxiety, or it can occur as a medication side effect. However, it can also be a sign of a serious health condition, like tuberculosis or cancer. Learn.

Diseases and Conditions

POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome): Symptoms & Causes

POTS (postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome) is a form of dysregulation of the autonomic nervous system that causes symptoms when standing, such as an increase in heart rate, weakness, feeling light-headed, dizziness and/or fainting. Le.

Food

Apricot: 8 Health Benefits, Nutrition, Properties & Jam Recipe

Apricots are a fruit rich in fiber and antioxidant substances that can help prevent premature aging and diseases such as diabetes and cancer. They can also regulate the intestines and promote hair growth. Learn more about the health benefits of apricots, how to consume them, and how to make apricot jam.

Diseases and Conditions

Stomatitis: Symptoms, Diagnosis, Causes & Treatment

Stomatitis is characterized by the appearance of wounds that look like canker sores or ulcers on the lips and inside of the cheeks. They can present with fever and swelling, any may be caused by the herpes virus or reduced immunity. Learn more about the symptoms of stomatitis, what causes it, and how it is treated.

Diseases and Conditions

Ingrown Fingernail: Symptoms, Diagnosis, Causes & Treatment

An ingrown fingernail is characterized by the growth of the corner or side of the nail into the skin. This can lead to symptoms such as swelling, redness, pain or pus in the area. Learn more about what an ingrown fingernail is, symptoms that can present, what causes it and how it is treated.

Food

Buckwheat: Top 10 Health Benefits, Nutrition & How to Eat

Buckwheat is a gluten-free seed, and not a grain like common wheat. It can offer health benefits like improving circulation and having an antioxidant effect in the body. Learn about the benefits of buckwheat, its nutritional content, and ho.

Women's Health

Spotting Between Periods: 7 Causes & What to Do

Spotting between periods can be normal, especially after completing a vaginal exam, or after a recent birth control change, but it can also be a sign of a health problem, like ovarian cysts or uterine polyps. Learn about what causes spotting between periods and when to see your doctor.

Tests

Cortisol Test: What It's For, Types, Normal Levels & Results

A cortisol test measures the amount of cortisol in the body which can be measured in tje saliva, urine or blood. Learn more about what a cortisol test is for, how to prepare for it, what normal levels are, and what high or low cortisol levels mean.

Diseases and Conditions

Raynaud’s Syndrome: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis & Treatment

Raynaud’s syndrome is characterized by a change to blood circulation to the hands and feet, causing very abrupt changes to color and temperatures. Learn more about the symptoms associated with this condition, what causes Raynaud's syndrome, how it’s diagnosed and the treatment options available.

Tests

Prolactin Test: Why It's For (& What High or Low Levels Mean)

Prolactin is a hormone responsible for stimulating the development of mammary glands, promoting milk production and regulating menstruation after childbirth. Learn more about the prolactin test, what it is for, when to take the test and what are high prolactin or low prolactin level means.

Pregnancy-Related Conditions

Pregnancy Acne: Causes, Prevention, Treatment & Home Remedies

Pregnancy acne can appear due to normal hormonal changes during pregnancy, and can be prevented with daily cleansing, sunscreen, or topical remedies prescribed by a dermatologist. Learn more about what causes pregnancy acne, how to treat it and home remedies that you can prepare.

Tests

T3 (triiodothyronine): Normal Levels (& What High or Low Levels Mean)

A T3 test is normally ordered when T4 and TSH results are abnormal or when hyperthyroidism is suspected. Learn more about what the normal T3 level is, why a high or low T3 level means, and how this test is done.