There are some differences between the symptoms of ovarian cysts and appendicitis, and there are also a few symptoms that they share. Ovarian cysts are relatively common, especially in women of childbearing age. In fact, most women will have at least one ovary cyst during their lifetime. However, the majority of ovarian cysts are harmless…
Dry shampoo is a product designed to freshen hair between showers or traditional shampooing – but Is dry shampoo safe for regular use? Dry Shampoo is an alcohol- or starch-based substance. For some people, dry shampoo is beneficial during camping trips or traveling where daily showers are not always available. For other it is just a…
Our most prized possession (okay maybe I’m a bit biased), is our vision. Moms out there, I cannot imagine how challenging it may be at home to make sure everything is optimized to keep your children safe from potential accidental eye injury. In this post, I will explore both chemical eye injury and then overall…
Peaches are a sweet and delicious fruit enjoyed by many people. However, some people have frustrating allergic reactions when they eat peaches. Peach allergies are not uncommon and can manifest in a variety of ways, including symptoms that range from mild to severe. When someone with a peach allergy eats the fruit, they may experience…
If you’ve noticed a change in your ability to hold your urine output, you may be wondering if evaluating bladder control by age makes the most sense. When evaluating bladder capacity by age there are a few things to consider. The bladder is an expandable organ. When empty its inner lining is compressed and folds in upon…
Authors: Dr. Anju Patel, Shielah Mauntana Medically reviewed by ENT Surgeon Dr. Anju Patel Many of us take our voices for granted. We sing, laugh, talk, and yell with our voices every day, so it’s easy to never think about losing our voices. However, it’s important that we keep our voices healthy so permanent damage…
The most common headache is a tension headache that usually comes as the result of stress, anxiety or muscle strains. They range from unpleasant to debilitating. It can be hard to tell the difference between sinus versus migraine headaches. Early treatment can help reduce or eliminate the headache but if you don’t know which kind…
Our hypothyroidism symptoms checklist below will help you with knowing the signs of having this condition. Hypothyroidism is a condition where the thyroid gland does not make enough thyroid hormone to meet your body’s needs. When this happens, a lot of the body’s functions will slow down. What is the thyroid? The thyroid is a small butterfly-shaped…
Despite evidence showing the effectiveness of the Covid-19 vaccine at protecting people from hospital admissions and deaths from Covid infection, there is still a lot of misinformation surrounding Covid-19 and the Covid-19 Vaccine. Here we address some common myths surrounding vaccination. Fiction: The COVID-19 Vaccine affects fertility Fact: The COVID-19 vaccine will not affect fertility….
Cholesterol is an important organic molecule that is essential to forming cellular membranes, producing vitamin D and is involved in making some hormones. It is a type of lipid (fat) that travels through the bloodstream, so having high cholesterol can cause blockage of blood vessels and can increase one’s risk of heart disease. There are…
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