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What can cause an enlarged uterus?

An enlarged uterus may be linked to pregnancy, recent childbirth, hormonal birth control, fibroids, adenomyosis, gestational trophoblastic disease, or cancer. Medical evaluation is important with abnormal bleeding, missed periods, nausea, abdominal discomfort, weight loss, or severe cramps.

HIV

What is the difference between HIV vs AIDS?

HIV vs AIDS describes the distinction between HIV as the virus that weakens the immune system and AIDS as the most advanced stage of infection. AIDS can involve opportunistic infections, while HIV treatment can help prevent progression.

Medications

Pharyngitis Treatment: Medications & Home Remedies

Pharyngitis treatment may include antibiotics, pain relievers, anti-inflammatories, antihistamines, local anesthetics, and home remedies to relieve throat pain and swelling.

Beauty & Cosmetics

How to Apply Makeup: A Step-by-Step Guide

How to apply makeup involves skin prep, primer, foundation, concealer, eye makeup, blush, lipstick, and gentle makeup removal to help create a smoother, longer-lasting look.

Syphilis

Syphilis Treatment: Options for Each Stage of Infection

Syphilis treatment depends on the stage of infection and usually involves antibiotics such as benzathine penicillin G. Prompt treatment helps prevent complications, reduce transmission, and protect the baby during pregnancy.

Beauty & Cosmetics

Face Moisturizer for Dry Skin: 10 Homemade Options

Face moisturizer for dry skin options with homemade recipes using yogurt, honey, aloe vera, avocado, rosehip oil, and other ingredients to help hydrate and soften the skin.

Headache

Headache in Back of Head: 9 Causes (& What to Do)

Headache in back of head may be caused by migraine, tension headache, poor posture, high blood pressure, or neck strain, and may occur with nausea, dizziness, neck stiffness, or vision changes.

Baby Health

What is a dangerous heart rate for a child?

A dangerous heart rate for a child depends on age, rest, fever, and symptoms. Learn when a fast pulse may be concerning and when urgent medical care may be needed.

Health A-Z

Does your heart stop when you sneeze?

Sneezing does not make the heart stop, but it can briefly change chest pressure and heartbeat rhythm. Learn what happens during a sneeze and when symptoms may need medical care.

Allergies

Skin Allergy: Symptoms, Types, Causes & Treatment

Skin allergy can cause itching, redness, bumps, dryness, or swelling. Common types include hives, contact dermatitis, atopic dermatitis, and skin rash, with treatment based on the trigger and symptom severity.

Anxiety

7 Natural Anxiety Remedies (to Relieve Symptoms at Home)

Natural anxiety remedies like kava, valerian, ashwagandha, lemon balm, chamomile, lavender and St. John’s wort may help ease stress, improve sleep and promote relaxation when used with medical guidance.

Mental Health

Narcissist: Characteristics, Diagnosis & Treatment

Narcissist behavior can involve an inflated sense of self-importance, a strong need for admiration, arrogance, envy, and difficulty valuing other people’s needs.

Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition that causes widespread pain, fatigue, sleep problems, headaches, and brain fog. Treatment may include medication, exercise, therapy, diet changes, and self-care to help relieve symptoms.

Diseases and Conditions

How to Unclog Ears: 8 Simple Tips

How to unclog ears may involve yawning, chewing gum, drinking water, saline rinses, or cleaning the outer ear. Clogged ears can be caused by pressure changes, water, ear wax, colds, sinusitis, or infections.

Diseases and Conditions

Stretches for Lower Back Pain: 8 Simple Exercises

Stretches for lower back pain, including the knee-to-chest stretch, bridge, cobra pose, and cat pose, can help relieve muscle tension, improve flexibility and mobility, strengthen core muscles, and support better posture.

Sexual Health

Gender Reassignment Surgery: How It's Done (& Types)

Gender reassignment surgery can involve metoidioplasty, phalloplasty, or penile inversion to create genital anatomy that aligns with gender identity, with medical, hormonal, and mental health support before and after surgery.

Medications

Penicillin G Benzathine: Uses, How It's Given, Dosing & Side Effects

Penicillin g benzathine is an injectable antibiotic used for infections like strep throat, syphilis, and rheumatic fever prevention. Side effects can include injection-site pain, diarrhea, yeast infections, and rare allergic reactions.

HPV

5 HPV Symptoms (in Men and Women) & What to Do

HPV symptoms may include genital, anal, or oral warts, itching, or discomfort. HPV often causes no symptoms, but some types can raise the risk of cervical, penile, and other cancers.

Infants & Toddlers

1 Year Old Milestones: Growth, Nutrition & Sleep

1 year old milestones include sitting, standing, first steps, simple words, and better coordination. Growth, nutrition, sleep, vaccines, and play activities also help track healthy development at 12 months.

Fever

Is 99.5 a fever?

A 99.5°F temperature may be a fever depending on where it is measured. Armpit readings above 99°F may indicate fever, while oral readings are usually considered a fever at 100°F or higher. Body temperature can also rise after heat exposure, warm clothing, or exercise.