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 ...

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 ...

A tan may look nice, but that golden color is due to an injury to the top layer of your skin. When you soak up the sun's ultraviolet (UV) rays, it speeds up the aging of your skin and raises your risk ...

To tell if you’re dehydrated, you can do the “pinch test.” Pinch a bit of skin on your arm between your thumb and forefinger. If you’re well hydrated, it should go back to its original position a ...

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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 ...

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.

Ginger is an anti-inflammatory, which means it reduces swelling. That may be especially helpful for treating symptoms of both rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. You might get relief from pain ...

Gas is a normal result of your body digesting the foods you eat or beverages you drink. As your digestive system does its thing, gas forms as a side effect. You may also get gas from swallowing air.

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 ...

Overview: Chromium is a mineral that may be used to prevent or treat low levels of chromium in the body. It is also sometimes used for weight loss and to lower blood sugar and cholesterol levels, but ...

It’s an especially important time to get enough iodine. Too little could affect your baby’s growth and brain development. That’s why pregnant women need about 50% more iodine than other adults. You’re ...