With Mother’s Day approaching, we asked five top doctors for maternal health tips that showed just how smart their moms really were.

There is interest in using quercetin for a number of other purposes, but there isn't enough reliable information to say whether it might be helpful. Pregnancy and breast-feeding: There isn't ...

People experience many kinds of skin changes over time. You may notice that the skin on your lower legs becomes discolored or appears bruised as you age. The technical term for this is hemosiderin ...

Fungal acne is a skin condition called pityrosporum folliculitis. It is one of many types of folliculitis, an infection in your hair follicle. It's caused by an overgrowth of a yeast called ...

Vitamin B12 is a nutrient that your body doesn't make, so you have to get it from animal products, such as meats, dairy, and eggs, or from supplements. B12 is important because it keeps your ...

Hypernatremia is when there's too much sodium and not enough water in your blood. Sodium is one of the electrolytes in your body, found mostly in your blood. It's important for many body functions.

Try not to pop or drain it. Leave it uncovered or cover loosely with a bandage. Try not to put pressure on the area. If the blister is in a pressure area such as the bottom of the foot, put a ...

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An electric shock occurs when a person comes into contact with an electrical energy source. Electrical energy flows through a portion of the body, causing a shock. Exposure to electrical energy ...

What Is Runner's Knee? Runner's knee isn't just for runners, and it’s not one particular injury. It's a broad term that describes kneecap pain that can result from many different problems.

What Is a Menstrual Cup? A menstrual cup is a small, flexible cup that you insert into your vagina. Unlike a tampon or pad (which absorb your period flow), the cup catches and collects your flow.

What Are Insect Stings and Spider Bites? A sting happens when an insect injects venom into your skin. The venom travels through the bug’s stinger. If you get stung, you’ll feel pain.