Nausea and vomiting are common in pregnancy, especially in the first trimester. Some pregnant women experience excessive nausea and vomiting. This condition is known as ‘hyperemesis gravidarum’ and often needs hospital treatment. Hyperemesis gravidarum isn’t common but it can be severe. It’s much worse than morning sickness. If you’re being sick all the time and can’t keep food down,… Read More »
Canker sores Mouth ulcers — also known as canker sores — are normally small, painful lesions that develop in your mouth or at the base of your gums. They can make eating, drinking, and talking uncomfortable. Women, adolescents, and people with a family history of mouth ulcers are at higher risk for developing mouth ulcers. Mouth ulcers aren’t contagious and… Read More »
This piece originally appeared on Quora: What are some of the most important things that we should be informed about in life? When I was growing up, the friends I hung out with were trash talkers. The books I read was trash fiction. I was stupid and followed what each of them said blindly. So I got all my life lessons… Read More »
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 »