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Frostbite: Symptoms, How It Burns & What to Do

Frostbite can cause red, pale, numb, or blistered skin after exposure to ice, freezing temperatures, or cold wind. Treatment may include warming the area, pain relief, antibiotics if infection develops, and emergency care for severe symptoms.

Cholesterol

Cholesterol Guidelines: New 2026 Guidelines (& What Changed)

The 2026 cholesterol guidelines include updated LDL and non-HDL goals, new risk tools, Lp(a) testing, calcium scoring, earlier treatment, combination therapy, and lifestyle guidance to help reduce heart disease and stroke risk.

Symptoms

Numbness in Toes: 10 Possible Causes (& What to Do)

Numbness in toes can be caused by nerve damage, poor circulation, vitamin B12 deficiency, cold injury, or foot nerve compression. It may occur with tingling, burning, pain, weakness, color changes, or loss of feeling.

Tests

Apolipoprotein B (ApoB): Function, Normal or High Levels & Causes

Apolipoprotein B is a blood protein linked to harmful cholesterol particles and heart disease risk. High ApoB may occur with high triglycerides, diabetes, obesity or inherited cholesterol problems and may improve with lifestyle changes or medication.

Diseases and Conditions

Bacteremia: Symptoms, Diagnosis, Causes & Treatment

Bacteremia is bacteria in the blood, often linked to dental or surgical procedures, urinary infections, catheters, or wounds. Symptoms may include fever, chills, rapid heartbeat, low blood pressure, and fast breathing when it progresses to sepsis.

Diseases and Conditions

Staphylococcus Aureus: Symptoms, Diseases & Treatment

Staphylococcus aureus is a bacterium that can live on the skin, mouth and nose, but may cause infections such as folliculitis, cellulitis, pneumonia, sepsis, MRSA and food poisoning.

Ringworm

Tinea Versicolor: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Tinea versicolor is a fungal skin condition that causes white, scaly or itchy patches. Treatment may include antifungal soaps, ointments or pills.

Diseases and Conditions

Cervicitis: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Cervicitis is inflammation of the cervix that can cause vaginal discharge, genital itching, bleeding, and pain during urination or sex. Main causes include STIs, irritation, trauma, and vaginal infections.

Symptoms

What causes sudden sharp pain under the left breast in women?

Sudden sharp pain under the left breast in women can be caused by breast pain, chest wall inflammation, lung irritation, or heart-related problems, especially when pain is severe or comes with shortness of breath, sweating, dizziness, or spreading pain.

Medications

Polysporin vs neosporin: What's the difference?

Polysporin vs Neosporin comes down to ingredients, allergy risk, and wound type. Both may help prevent infection in minor cuts, but Neosporin contains neomycin, which can irritate sensitive skin.

HIV

Is there a cure for HIV?

HIV does not currently have a definitive cure, but treatment can lower the viral load to undetectable levels. Learn why the answer to is there a cure for HIV? is still no, and what research is being studied.

Food

11 Salmon Benefits, Nutrition Facts & Healthy Recipes

Salmon benefits include supporting heart, brain, skin, thyroid, eye, and immune health, while helping reduce inflammation, maintain muscle mass, and provide key nutrients like omega-3, vitamin D, and selenium.

Bursitis

Bursitis Treatment: Medication & Home Remedies

Bursitis treatment can involve medications (like muscle relaxants, corticosteroids and anti-inflammatories) or home remedies (like ice packs and physiotherapy). Learn more about the different treatments your doctor may recommend for the treatment of bursitis, and when physiotherapy is appropriate.

Tests

Scintigraphy: Why It's Done & What to Expect

Scintigraphy is a nuclear medicine imaging test that uses radioactive tracers to assess organs, tissues, bones, blood flow, and air flow, helping diagnose or monitor conditions like heart disease, thyroid cancer, pulmonary embolism, and infections.

Hypothyroidism

Does levothyroxine cause weight loss?

Does levothyroxine cause weight loss? Weight loss can occur during hypothyroidism treatment, especially if the dose is higher than needed. Regular thyroid hormone monitoring helps adjust the dose and reduce unwanted effects, and persistent weight loss may require review by a doctor or endocrinologist.

Tests

Prostate Ultrasound: What It Is & When It's Recommended

Prostate ultrasound is an imaging test that checks the prostate, seminal vesicles, and bladder to help identify prostatitis, benign prostate enlargement, prostate cancer signs, or causes of urinary symptoms.

Medications

Veozah: Indications, How to Take, Dosing & Side Effects

Veozah is a non-hormonal prescription medicine used to treat moderate to severe hot flashes due to menopause. It contains fezolinetant and is taken once daily, with possible side effects, liver monitoring, contraindications, and safety precautions to consider.

Weight Loss

10 Low Carb Snacks: Easy Recipes for Weight Loss

Effective weight loss involves nutrient-dense low carb snacks such as cauliflower crust pizza, pumpkin muffins, and chicken pie. These recipes replace refined carbohydrates with protein and healthy fats. Options like flaxseed crepioca and sweet pancakes provide practical, high-protein alternatives.

Migraine

Migraine Massage: Health Benefits & Step-by-Step Guide

Migraine massage may help ease pain, muscle tension and migraine frequency. Techniques include gentle neck, scalp and temple massage, acupressure points and essential oils.

HPV

Are all warts caused by HPV?

Are all warts caused by HPV? All warts, including genital warts, are caused by human papillomavirus, but different HPV types affect different areas of the body. Some types cause benign warts, while high-risk genital HPV types may be linked to cancers and require medical follow-up and diagnosis.