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My blood pressure is 160/100, what should I do?

Find out what to do if your blood pressure is 160/100, when to seek medical care, how to measure it correctly, and why treatment is important.

Menstruation

Blood only when I wipe but not on my pad: is it normal?

Light bleeding can explain why someone feels like i'm on my period but no blood on the pad only when i wipe. This may happen at the start or end of a cycle, with hormonal changes, or early pregnancy, and includes guidance on when to see a gynecologist.

Symptoms

Why do I smell cigarette smoke when there is none?

Smelling cigarette smoke that isn’t there is called phantosmia. It’s often linked to sinus problems or infections. Learn the causes and when to see a doctor.

Diets

Does black coffee break a fast?

Black coffee has almost no calories, so it usually doesn’t break an intermittent fast. Learn when it’s allowed and what can make it break your fast.

Diets

What's the difference between vegan and vegetarian?

Vegetarians avoid meat and fish, while vegans exclude all animal foods, including dairy and eggs. Learn the key differences and nutrients to watch.

H. pylori

H. Pylori Diet: Foods to Eat & Avoid (+ 7-Day Meal Plan)

An H. pylori diet helps reduce stomach irritation and supports healing during antibiotic treatment. Learn what to eat and avoid with H. pylori, a 7-day meal plan for treatment, and which foods may help. Reviewed by a registered dietitian.

Spots on the Skin

What are red lines on skin that look like scratches?

Red lines on the skin that look like scratches can have different causes. Discover what red lines on the skin that look like scratches may mean.

Men's Health

Swollen Penis: 7 Common Causes & How to Treat

A swollen penis can happen after sex or masturbation and often goes away quickly, but persistent swelling with pain, itching, sores, or bleeding may be a sign of infection, allergy, balanitis, herpes, urethritis, or penile fracture. Learn more about causes of swollen penis and how to treat.

Symptoms

Throwing Up Bile: 6 Possible Causes & What to Do

Throwing up bile can signal digestive issues like bowel obstruction, bile reflux, or cyclic vomiting syndrome. Learn the main causes, related symptoms, and treatment options, including when urgent medical care may be needed.

Diseases and Conditions

Dermatographia: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Dermatographia is a skin condition that causes raised, itchy, red, or burning marks after friction or pressure. Symptoms often appear within minutes and may be managed with antihistamines, trigger avoidance, and natural measures.

Skin Peeling

Skin Peeling: 11 Reasons Your Skin Is Peeling (with Pictures)

Skin peeling can occur with mild situations, like skin dryness. However it may be a sign of a more serious health condition, like dermatitis, a yeast infection or even lupus. Learn more about what causes skin peeling and be sure to check out our pictures of each condition to help you identify why your skin is peeling.

Food

Pomegranate Tea: 11 Benefits, How to Make & Side Effects

Pomegranate tea is rich in antioxidant and anti-inflammatory substances that help to treat sore throats, promote weight loss and facilitate weight loss. It can also be consumed to help complement the medical treatment of diabetes and high blood pressure. Learn more about the health benefits of pomegranate tea.

Headache

Headache on Left Side of Head: 13 Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

Headaches on left side of head may be linked to migraines, injuries, ear or tooth infections, TMJ disorders, temporal arteritis, or more serious causes like tumors. Learn common symptoms, treatment options, and warning signs.

Medications

Corticosteroids: What are, Uses, Types & Side Effects

Corticosteroids reduce inflammation and immune system activity. Common uses include asthma, allergies, autoimmune diseases, skin conditions, eye inflammation and severe reactions, with possible side effects and precautions.

Infants & Toddlers

Tiny Bumps on Baby Skin: 5 Causes & What to Do (w/ Photos)

Tiny bumps on baby skin may be caused by heat rash, neonatal acne, milia, chickenpox, or herpes. Learn how to identify common causes, recognize warning symptoms like fever or irritability, and understand when to see a pediatrician for proper diagnosis and care.

Spots on the Skin

Red Spots on Legs: 13 Possible Causes (& How to Treat)

Red spots on legs may result from insect bites, allergies, eczema, or circulation problems, but can also be linked to vasculitis or lupus. Learn more about the possible causes and symptoms.

Diseases and Conditions

Black Urine: 8 Main Causes & What to Do

Black urine is typically caused by the ingestion of foods with natural or artificial coloring but can also be caused by medications like levodopa or phenol. Learn more about black urine causes and what to do.

Skin Peeling

Why Are My Feet Peeling? 8 Causes (w/ Pictures) & What to Do

Peeling skin on feet can occur for many reasons, and understanding why are my feet peeling helps identify causes like dry skin, burns, fungal infections, eczema, psoriasis, contact dermatitis, excessive moisture and keratolysis exfoliativa, along with when to seek medical care.

Food

11 Kiwi Benefits & How to Eat (w/ Recipes)

Kiwi benefits include supporting immunity, digestion, heart health, and weight management. Discover its nutritional facts, health benefits, and healthy recipes.

Natural Treatments

Orange Peel Tea: 8 Benefits & How to Make (with Recipes)

Orange peel tea is rich in vitamin C and flavonoids such as hesperidin and naringenin, which have antioxidant properties. Learn about all the health benefits of orange peel tea and learn how to prepare this simple and tasty drink.