A healthy, well-balanced diet goes a long way to keep your body strong, including your lungs. In general, aim for a variety of foods from each food group to keep your lungs happy. (Hint: More plants ...

The active ingredient in peppermint is menthol. Some small studies show it can lessen the pain of migraine headaches. It may also reduce other symptoms like light sensitivity, nausea, and vomiting. A ...

Blood helps clean wounds, so a little bleeding is good. Most small cuts and scrapes stop bleeding pretty quickly, but you can help by applying firm, gentle pressure with gauze or a tissue. If blood ...

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Sciatic nerves go from your lower back into your legs. When something presses on them, like a slipped disk or a bone spur, you get sciatica. You might have a burning sensation, numbness, weakness, or ...

If you're struggling with hemorrhoids, you may not need to see a doctor for quick ways to ease your itching and pain or for ongoing help to keep the discomfort from getting worse. The best treatments ...

Cytolytic vaginosis, which is sometimes called "lactobacillus overgrowth syndrome" or "Doderlein's cytolysis," is thought to happen when too much of a certain type of bacteria grows in your vagina.

If you’ve been really thirsty lately, it could be a sign that you’re eating too much salt. When that happens, you become dehydrated. Your body pulls water from your cells, and you might start to feel ...

Medically Reviewed by Zilpah Sheikh, MD on June 26, 2025 ...

Years ago, parents often gave their children baby aspirin for fevers and illness. Now that doctors know more about Reye's syndrome -- a rare but serious condition that affects the brain, kidneys, and ...

The COVID-19 vaccine helps train your immune system to fight off coronavirus disease (COVID) caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. The coronavirus can cause serious illness and potentially death. But ...

Doctors don’t always see obvious signs of cancer growth after a diagnosis. They need to hunt for clues. One way they can do that is with a carcinoembryonic antigen test. It measures a protein called ...