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COVID Rapid Test: Antigen & Antibody Tests (& How to Perform)

COVID rapid tests can be done in pharmacies or at home, and can detect antibodies or antigens in the saliva, nasal mucosa or blood. Results are usually available within 15 minutes. Learn more about how to perform these COVID rapid tests and what the results mean.

Food

Sunflower Seeds: 9 Health Benefits, Nutritional Info & Recipes

Sunflower seeds are rich in healthy fats, fiber and antioxidants that can offer health benefits like weight loss, combating constipation and preventing cardiac diseases, like high blood pressure and diabetes. Learn more about their other health benefits and how to consume them, with tasty recipes below.

Acne

Home Remedies for Acne: 7 Natural Treatments

Some home remedies for acne, like chamomile tea tonic, honey and cornmeal scrubs, and aloe vera masks, have antiseptic, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects that reduce inflammation and combat or prevent new pimples. Check out some home remedies for acne to help manage swelling and pimples naturally.

Beauty & Cosmetics

Potassium Alum: 5 Common Uses (Sweat, Bleeds & More)

Potassium alum is a semi-transparent, white colored stone that has many applications in health and beauty, especially as a natural antiperspirant. Check out other ways to use potassium alum and learn about whether it can be used vaginally.

Symptoms

White Spots on Nails: What Causes Them & How to Treat

White spots on the nails are usually not a serious finding, but they can be a sign of health problems such as a poor diet, anemia or psoriasis. Check out what else causes white spots on the nails and how they can be treated.

Diseases and Conditions

Mycoplasma: Types (Respiratory & Genital), Symptoms & Prevention

Mycoplasma is a bacteria that causes infections in the respiratory tract, urinary tract or genitals, and can cause symptoms such as fever, coughing, discharge, pain when urinating, joint pain, and pain during sex. Learn more about what mycoplasma is, the main types of infections, symptoms and treatment.

Diets

How to Boost Metabolism: 10 Easy Tips

Some ways to boost metabolism include intermittent fasting, exercising regularly and consuming foods with thermogenic properties, such as coffee, cinnamon and green tea. Learn about some simple tips that can help speed up your metabolism.

Diseases and Conditions

Muscle Strain: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

A muscle strain is an injury characterized by excessive stretching of the muscle fibers, leading to symptoms like intense pain and muscle weakness. Learn more about other symptoms of a muscle strain, what causes it, how it is treated, and the difference between a muscle strain and muscle sprain.

Food

Avocado Oil: 7 Health Benefits, Nutrition, How to Choose & Recipes

Avocado oil is high in omega 3, 6 and 9, and vitamin E. These compounds contain antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that help to prevent premature aging, diabetes, Alzheimer's, high blood pressure and more. Learn more about the health benefits of avocado oil and how to use it.

Beauty & Cosmetics

Melasma Treatment: 4 Options to Lighten Dark Spots

Melissa treatment may involve creams such as Hydroquinone and Tretinoin, as well as cosmetic treatments, such as chemical peeling. These interventions should be recommended by a dermatologist according to the characteristics of melanoma and skin type. Check out the main treatment options for melasma.

Diseases and Conditions

Tinea Capitis: Symptoms, Diagnosis, Causes & Treatment

Tinea capitis refers to a fungal scalp infection that can lead to symptoms such as intense itching, hair breakage and lesions on the scalp. Learn more about the other symptoms of tinea capitis, how it is diagnosed, what causes it and how it is treated.

Tests

Low Cortisol Levels: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Low cortisol levels are characterized by values in the blood that are less than 5 µg/dL in the morning. It can can cause symptoms like fatigue, decreased appetite, weight loss, irritability or depression. Learn more about the symptoms of low cortisol levels and what can cause it.

Diseases and Conditions

Hypothermia: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Hypothermia is characterized by a sudden decrease in body temperature, usually caused by prolonged exposure to cold weather or environments. Learn more about how to recognize the symptoms of hypothermia, what causes it, and how treatment is carried out.

Beauty & Cosmetics

How to Moisturize Hair: 6 Easy Tips

There are several ways to moisturize hair, such as applying a serum or moisturizing cream, or even washing your hair with cold water. These methods can help retain moisture within the strands and provide nutrients to keep your hair hydrated. Learn about other ways to moisturize your hair with our easy tips at home.

Nutritional Supplements

Cod Liver Oil: 7 Health Benefits, Nutritional Info & How to Take

Cod liver oil is rich in vitamin D, which can boost calcium absorption and prevent osteoporosis. It is also rich in omega 3, which can strengthen the immune system and prevent Alzheimer's, heart attack and diabetes. Learn more about how to take cod liver, the daily recommended dose and its side effects.

Food

22 Vitamin B6 Foods (plus Recommended Amount & Supplements)

Foods rich in vitamin B6, also known as pyridoxine, like as spinach, lentils and bananas, are important for optimal brain functioning and metabolism. Check out a list of vitamin B6 foods that you can incorporate into your diet, and learn about the daily recommended amount and how to supplement.

Urinary Tract Infection

Foods to Avoid with UTI (plus What to Eat & Meal Plan)

Food to avoid with a UTI are those that can worsen symptoms and promote inflammation. These include coffee, alcohol, and spicy foods. Learn more about what to avoid eating and what you should include in your diet, plus check-out a sample meal plan to help get you started.

Diseases and Conditions

Hemorrhagic Cyst: Symptoms, Diagnosis, Causes & Treatment

A hemorrhagic cyst describes a cyst on the ovary that has ruptured a small vessel surrounding it, leading to intense bleeding around the ovaries. Symptoms include intense abdominal pain and nausea or vomiting. Learn more about what causes hemorrhagic cysts and how they are treated, plus if they are related to cancer.

Symptoms

Blood Taste in the Mouth: 10 Causes (& What to Do)

A blood taste in the mouth can be caused by gingivitis, nosebleeds, medication use, sinusitis or gastric ulcers. This symptoms should be assessed by a doctor, as it can be accompanied by other symptoms like nausea, abdominal pain and heartburn. Read more about why you have a taste of blood in the mouth and what to do.

Symptoms

Loss of Appetite: 10 Causes (& What to Do)

A loss of appetite can be caused by benign conditions, such as pregnancy, parasites or a vitamin and mineral deficiency. However, more serious conditions like anorexia, depression or drug use can also lead to a loss of appetite. Learn more about what causes a loss of appetite and what to do to treat it.