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Recent Articles by Daisy Oliveira

What does a cavity look like?

A cavity may appear as a white, brown, or black spot or a visible hole in a tooth. Learn what does a cavity look like, how early decay can appear, and why a dental exam is needed to confirm it.

Abdominal Pain

Pain Under Left Rib Cage: 12 Causes, Symptoms & Why It Can Happen

Pain under left rib cage can be caused by conditions affecting the stomach, pancreas, heart, spleen, lungs, or kidneys. Learn about common causes like gastritis, pancreatitis, pericarditis, and kidney stones, plus symptoms and treatment options to relieve pain under the left rib cage.

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Why does sneezing feel good?

Sneezing can feel satisfying because it quickly relieves nasal irritation and helps clear mucus, allergens, or other irritants. Learn why sneezing feels good, how the sneeze reflex works, and why suppressing a sneeze may be harmful.

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Why does stretching feel good?

Stretching feels good because it can reduce stiffness, improve stretch tolerance, and change how the nervous system processes discomfort. Learn why stretching can feel relaxing and why it should not be painful.

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Why does pooping feel good?

Pooping can feel good because a bowel movement relieves rectal pressure and urgency. Learn why does pooping feel good, how the pelvic floor and nerves coordinate evacuation, and what can affect the sense of relief.

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Does coffee cause inflammation?

Coffee does not appear to cause inflammation in most people. Research on whether coffee causes inflammation shows mixed findings, with some studies linking coffee to lower inflammatory markers.

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Why is poop brown?

Poop is brown because bile pigments, including bilirubin, are changed by gut bacteria into substances such as stercobilin. Learn why stool is normally brown and when pale, clay-colored, black or bloody stool may need medical evaluation.

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Why do we dream?

Scientists still do not fully understand why we dream, but research suggests dreams may be linked to memory processing, emotions and normal brain activity during sleep, including both REM and non-REM sleep. .

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What does lower stomach pain during pregnancy 3rd trimester mean?

Lower stomach pain during pregnancy in the 3rd trimester may be linked to pelvic pressure, contractions, urinary infections, or urgent pregnancy complications. Learn when symptoms need medical assessment.

Symptoms

White Spots on Teeth: 9 Possible Causes & What to Do

White spots on the teeth may result from early cavities, excess fluoride, braces, acidity, injury or enamel disorders. Treatment can include fluoride, remineralization, resin infiltration, bonding, whitening or veneers, depending on the cause.

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How does water help digestion?

Water supports digestion by helping move food through the digestive tract, keeping stool soft, and reducing constipation. Learn how adequate hydration supports bowel function and why extra water may not help when fluid intake is already sufficient.

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How fast does a blood clot travel from the leg to the lungs?

A blood clot may travel from the leg to the lungs within seconds to minutes after breaking loose, although it can remain in the leg for days or weeks. Learn about warning signs, timing, and when emergency care is needed.

Acne

Forehead Acne: 10 Common Causes & What to Do

Forehead acne can be linked to hair products, sweat, friction, skin care, diet, hormones, acne vulgaris, folliculitis or medications. Learn the main causes, warning signs and treatment options.

Symptoms

Bump on Labia: 11 Common Causes (& How to Treat)

A bump on labia can be caused by ingrown hairs, Bartholin cyst, genital herpes, genital warts, sebaceous cysts, varicose veins, or even vulvar cancer. Symptoms may include pain, itching, redness, swelling, or sores. A gynecologist can diagnose the cause and recommend the best treatment.

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Is Prozac a controlled substance?

Prozac is a prescription antidepressant, not a controlled substance under US federal law. Learn why it is not DEA-scheduled, how it differs from controlled drugs, and why medical supervision is still important.