Overview Your exercise and eating habits, age, gender, and health status all affect the number of bowel movements you experience in a given day. While there is no set number of bowel movements a person should have, it’s abnormal and possibly dangerous to go three or fewer times per week. Often, constipation causes bowel movements that are not only infrequent,… Read More »
Dried fruit is as healthy as its fresh equivalent and can help combat cancer, metabolic disease, and heart problems, researchers have found. They are also a good source of fiber, vitamins, and minerals. Dr. Daniel Gallaher, of the University of Minnesota, said: ‘Dried fruits are great sources of total and soluble fiber in the diet. Countries including the UK… Read More »
Mint is the name for over a dozen plant species, including peppermint and spearmint, that belong to the genus Mentha. These plants are particularly known for the cooling sensation they impart. They can be added to foods in both fresh and dried forms. Mint is a popular ingredient in several foods and beverages, ranging from teas and alcoholic drinks… Read More »
Karachi: Stomach and abdominal issues are common and tend to resolve themselves after a short time. But chronic pain and discomfort could be a signal from your body that something is wrong. Pain, cramping, and bloating could be due to menstrual cycles, a bad diet, or could be a sign of irritable bowel syndrome. There are a number… Read More »
London: Workaholics are more likely to have an underactive thyroid, known as hypothyroidism, according to a new study. Hypothyroidism was twice as common in people working more than 53 hours a week, compared with those working 36 to 42 hours a week the equivalent of a full-time 9-5 profession. An underactive thyroid has been linked to several health… Read More »
London: The exact cause of PCOS is unknown, but it often runs in families. It’s related to abnormal hormone levels in the body, including high levels of insulin. Insulin is a hormone that controls sugar levels in the body. Many women with PCOS are resistant to the action of insulin in their bodies and produce higher levels of… Read More »
What is petroleum jelly made of? Petroleum jelly (also called petrolatum) is a mixture of mineral oils and waxes, which form a semisolid jelly-like substance. This product hasn’t changed much since Robert Augustus Chesebrough discovered it in 1859. Chesebrough noticed that oil workers would use a gooey jelly to heal their wounds and burns. He eventually packaged this… Read More »
Physical exam Your doctor will perform a physical exam to rule out other possible conditions, such as a respiratory infection or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Your doctor will also ask you questions about your signs and symptoms and about any other health problems. Tests to measure lung function You may be given lung function tests to determine… Read More »
Potatoes aren’t usually thought of as nutritious. However, this all-purpose vegetable has some surprising health and nutrition benefits. Although french fries and potato skins may be heavy in fat and calories, the potato itself is fat and cholesterol free as well as low in sodium. Prepared the right way, potatoes can make a delicious, satisfying, and healthy dish. Potatoes are… Read More »
Hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid) is a condition in which your thyroid gland doesn’t produce enough of certain crucial hormones. Hypothyroidism may not cause noticeable symptoms in the early stages. Over time, untreated hypothyroidism can cause a number of health problems, such as obesity, joint pain, infertility and heart disease. Accurate thyroid function tests are available to diagnose hypothyroidism. Treatment… Read More »