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Pain Medicine for 8 Common Types of Pain

Pain medicine includes analgesics and anti-inflammatories such as acetaminophen and ibuprofen. Depending on the type of pain being treated other medications may be used in combination. Read about the different types of pain medicine indicated for the most common types of pain.

Cold & Flu

Top 10 Flu Symptoms w/ Symptom Checker (& How to Relieve)

Flu symptoms, like a high-grade fever, sore throat, body aches, persistent dry cough, sneezing and a runny or stuffy nose, may appear 2 to 3 days after initial contact with a person infected with the influenza virus. Read more about the most common symptoms of the flu and they can be relieve.

Baby Health

7 Teething Remedies to Help Relieve Pain

Teething remedies can include massaging the baby's gums, giving an ice pop (Popsicle) made from breast milk, or offering a teething ring. Read about other strategies to relieve pain and irritation related to teething, as well as how to perform a relaxing massage and a recipe for ice pops.

Medicinal Plants

Oolong Tea: 11 Health Benefits & How to Make

Oolong tea is a semi-fermented drink that can help support weight loss, heart health, and blood sugar regulation. Its medicinal properties include antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial properties. Side effects include headache and insomnia. Learn how to make a tea and how much to drink.

Newborns

Newborn Screening: What Does It Test For?

Newborn screening (NBS) is a test that can help identify certain serious health conditions in the newborn before symptoms arise. The blood spot screening test involves collecting a few small drops of blood from the baby's heel. Read about the conditions that can be identified and how they are treated.

Symptoms

Itchy Ears: 6 Common Causes (& What to Do)

Itchy ears can occur for many reasons, like dry skin, decreased wax production or frequently using objects in the ear, like cotton swabs or ear plugs. However, this symptoms may also be as sign of another health condition, like psoriasis or an ear infection. Learn more about what causes itchy ears and what to do.

Symptoms

Constant Dizziness: 7 Causes (& When to See a Doctor)

Constant dizziness can occur with certain illnesses, like labyrinthitis, high or low blood pressure, blood blood sugar levels, arrythmias or anemia. Learn about the 7 most common causes of dizziness and when you should see a doctor.

Symptoms

Cloudy Urine: 9 Common Causes & What It Means

Cloudy urine is common and normally happens due to increased mucus levels in the urine from urine contamination, dehydration or supplements, or pregnancy. It can also be a sign of infection if it presents with other symptoms. Learn more about what cloudy urine means and what can cause it.

Healthy Pregnancy

Nuchal Translucency: When Is It Performed and Why?

The nuchal translucency (NT) scan is an ultrasound exam done during the first trimester of pregnancy that measures the amount of fluid behind the fetal neck. It can help identify an increased risk for certain genetic disorders and birth defects. Learn about reference values and how and why the test is performed.

Medications

Methylphenidate (Ritalin): Uses, Doses & Side Effects

Methylphenidate (or Ritalin) is a psychostimulant medication that is indicated for the treatment of ADHD in adults or children over 6 years of age or for the treatment of narcolepsy in adults. Read more about the dosing and strengths of this medication, the side effects it can cause, and the contraindications for use.

Healthy Pregnancy

Can You Do Pilates While Pregnant? 14 Benefits (Plus 6 Exercises)

The answer to "can you do Pilates while pregnant" is that Pilates has a multitude of benefits for pregnancy, such as improving balance and breathing, reducing stress, improving blood circulation, and reducing fluid retention and muscle cramps. Learn 6 Pilates exercises for pregnancy as well as special precautions.

Urinary Tract Infection

Home Remedies for UTI: 10 Teas, Juices & Natural Treatments

Home remedies for UTI, like dandelion tea or a parsley infusion, contain antibacterial, diuretic and anti-inflammatory action. These help to eliminate bacteria in the urinary tract to relieve UTI symptoms and speed-up recovery. Learn more about the home remedies for UTI that you can prepare at home.

Back Pain

Why Does My Back Hurt When I Breathe? (8 Common Causes)

Back pain with breathing is usually a sign of a lung problem, which can emerge with a mild condition like a cold or flu, or a more severe problem, like pneumonia. However, it can also occur with muscle strains or even cardiac issues. Learn about what causes your back to hurt when breathing and what to do to relieve it.

Healthy Pregnancy

5 Exercises to Avoid during Pregnancy

Exercises to avoid during pregnancy include horseback riding, basketball, boxing, and scuba diving, as these activities can put you at risk for falling and hitting your belly, or cause difficulty breathing that could affect oxygenation of the fetus. Read about exercises to avoid and when to stop exercising.

Medicinal Plants

Bearberry: Uses, How to Make Bearberry Tea, Dosing & More

Bearberry is a medicinal plant that can be used to help treat urinary tracts infections (like cystitis or urethritis), kidney stones or acute diarrhea. It can be made into bearberry tea, or taken as capsules, a tincture or applied as a poultice. See the health benefits of bearberry, how to use it, and its side effects.

Baby Health

Retinopathy of Prematurity: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) is a condition affecting premature newborns and involves abnormal growth of blood vessels in the retina. There are usually no symptoms. It is more common in babies born before 30 weeks gestation or with a birthweight under 1500 grams. Read about causes, treatment options, and recovery.

Baby Health

How to Bathe a Newborn in 7 Steps

Some of the most important steps for how to bathe a newborn include maintaining a comfortable ambient temperature, using an appropriately-sized tub, choosing bath products made especially for babies, and avoiding bathing the baby too soon after eating. Read about how to prepare a bath and steps for bathing a newborn.

Diseases and Conditions

Concussion: Symptoms, When to See a Doctor & Treatment

A concussion is an injury that affects the brain and can occur after head trauma, like a car accident. It can also occur with mild blows to the head, and can cause a headache, temporary memory loss and dizziness. Learn more about the symptoms of a concussion, how it should be treated and when to see a doctor.

Diseases and Conditions

Heavy Metal Poisoning (Lead, Arsenic, Mercury & More)

Heavy metal poisoning from lead, arsenic or mercury can lead to symptoms when ingested or through direct contact. Check out the symptoms of heavy metal poisoning, where these metals are found and how to avoid them.

Medications

Flaxovate: Indications, How to Take (Dosing) & Side Effects

Urispás is an antispasmodic indicated for the treatment of cystitis or bladder or prostate problems, as it helps to relieve symptoms such as urinary urgency, difficulty and pain when urinating or incontinence. See what Urispás is for, how to take it and possible side effects.