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30 Foods High in Zinc (& Recommended Daily Intake)

Zinc is a mineral that is very important for your health, as it helps to boost your immunity and promote growth and healing. Check-out a list of foods with zinc that you can include in your daily diet, and learn about how much zinc you should consume every day.

Nutritional Supplements

Zinc Supplement: Health Benefits, How to Take & Side Effects

Zinc supplements can be beneficial for treating diarrhea, boosting immunity, maintaining skin health, treating macular degeneration and treating zinc deficiencies. Learn more about how to take zinc supplements, the recommended dosing, and side effects associated with use.

Diseases and Conditions

Heart Pain: 8 Causes & When to Go to the Hospital

Heart pain is commonly thought to be associated with heart attacks, however this type of pain is usually not related to a heart attack. Heart pain can be related to many causes and often occurs with with different symptoms, such as tingling, headache or pain that radiates to other areas. Learn what causes heart pain.

Gastric Ulcer

Stomach Ulcer Treatment: 5 Medications Your Doctor May Prescribe

Stomach ulcer treatment may involve the use of medications like antacids, antibiotics or proton pump inhibitors. They are prescribed to reduce stomach acid production, neutralize stomach acidity and treat any infections present that are contributing to stomach ulcers. Learn more about stomach ulcer treatment options.

Pregnancy

False Positive Pregnancy Test: 5 Common Causes

A false positive pregnancy test is a result that shows a positive pregnancy outcome without an actual pregnancy occurring. Learn about what causes a false positive pregnancy test and how to prevent this result when completing a pregnancy test.

Menstruation

Why Is My Period So Long? 7 Common Causes (& What to Do)

A period that lasts for over 8 days may be a sign of an abnormality in the reproductive system, like fibroids, polyps or IUD use. It may also be a sign of an STI, endometriosis, or even pregnancy. Learn about what causes of long, heavy periods and what to do.

Pregnancy-Related Conditions

Belly Button Pain During Pregnancy: Top 5 Causes & Relief

Belly button pain during pregnancy is common and occurs mainly due to changes in the body that accommodate for the baby's growth. However there are other conditions that can cause this pain, like an umbilical hernia or intestinal infections. See what causes belly button pain during pregnancy and how to relieve it.

Medications

Metoclopramide: What It's For, How to Take & Dosing

Metoclopramide is a medication that is indicated for the treatment of nausea and vomiting, which can be found in the form of drops, tablets or injectables. Learn more about what it's taken for, how to take it (with recommended dosing) and the side effects associated with use.

Cold & Flu

How to Prevent the Flu: 7 Tips to Keep You Protected

Ways to prevent getting sick with the flu include avoiding closed, poorly-ventilated environments, drinking echinacea tea, getting a flu shot and increasing your vitamin C intake. Check-out how to prevent the flu to keep you protected from this respiratory infection.

Diseases and Conditions

Dilated Pupils: 7 Common Causes (& When to Worry)

Dilated pupils are usually associated with stressful, fearful or pain situations, however they may also be a sign of medication overdose or even a brain tumor, especially if they present with vomiting or confusion. Learn more about the different causes dilated pupils and what to do.

Diseases and Conditions

Keratosis Pilaris: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment Options

Keratosis pilaris is a skin condition characterized by the appearance of tiny bumps on the skin. These commonly affect the arms, buttocks, and legs. Learn more about what causes keratosis pilaris, the symptoms associated with these bumps and the treatment options available to get rid of them.

Diseases and Conditions

Seroma: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

A seroma is a build-up of fluid, and is a complication that can occur after any surgery. It is characterized by an accumulation of fluid below the skin, typically close to a surgical scar. Learn more about the symptoms of a seroma, what can cause them and how they are treated.

Food

Iron Absorption: 5 Ways to Improve Your Iron Intake

To increase iron absorption, you should maintain a high-iron diet with lots of vitamin C sources. Consuming probiotics and avoiding antacids can also be beneficial for enhancing iron absorption. Learn more about how to improve your iron intake.

Diseases and Conditions

Whooping Cough (Pertussis): Symptoms, Transmission & Treatment

Whooping cough, or pertussis, is an infectious respiratory disease caused by Bordetella pertussis. It causes a dry cough that is associated with a high-pitched inhale, and is more commonly diagnosed in children who have not been vaccinated against this disease. Learn more about its symptoms and how it's treated.

Abdominal Pain

Lower Abdominal Pain: Top 15 Causes & What to Do

Lower abdominal pain can occur for many reasons, and may be a sign of pregnancy, indigestion, kidney stones, constipation or endometriosis. Learn about the most common causes of lower abdominal pain and what you can do to relieve discomfort.

Abdominal Pain

Liver Pain: 8 Common Causes & How to Treat (w/ Symptom Checker)

Liver pain is felt in the upper right abdomen and can of illnesses like infections, obesity, high cholesterol or cancer. Check out the main causes of liver pain and they are treated, and report your symptoms in our online symptoms checker to assess your risk for liver disease.

Nutrition

Top 10 Foods That Cause Diarrhea (& How to Prevent It)

Foods that cause diarrhea are at an increased risk for causing an intestinal infection or food poisoning. Examples include foods that are eaten raw, undercooked foods and unwashed foods, like eggs, sushi and soft cheeses. Learn which foods cause diarrhea and how to reduce your risk.

Food

Chard: 10 Health Benefits, How to Eat & Recipes

Chard contains fiber that helps to regulate bowel movements and combat constipation. It is rich in vitamin K, a vitamin that helps strengthen bones and prevents osteoporosis. Check-out all the health benefits of chard and how to consume it.

Diseases and Conditions

Intestinal infection: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment & Prevention

An intestinal infection is typically caused by consuming contaminated food or water and can lead to with symptoms like a fever, abdominal pain and diarrhea. Learn about other common symptoms of an intestinal infection, what can cause it, and how it's treated.

First Aid

How to Increase Blood Oxygen Level (Immediately & Long-Term)

To increase blood oxygen levels, you can try sitting upright, coughing and taking deep, slow breaths. Low blood oxygen (or oxygen saturation levels) can occur with respiratory conditions like asthma or pneumonia, however sudden drops can be a sign of heart failure. Learn about how to increase oxygen levels.