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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsIs It Normal?CausesMedical ConditionsRisksTreatmentWhen to See a Provider? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Is It Normal? Causes Medical Conditions Risks Treatment When to See a Provider? Seeing undigested food in your stool can be troubling. While it is often harmless, it can sometimes signal a more severe problem. Learning the difference can help you know when to seek treatment. Undigested food in your stool can occur after havinghigh-fiber foodsor eating too fast....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsBoosts CollagenReduces HyperpigmentationHas Anti-Aging EffectsProtects Against Sun DamagePromotes Wound HealingHydrates SkinReduces RednessHow to Use Vitamin CRisksFAQ Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Boosts Collagen Reduces Hyperpigmentation Has Anti-Aging Effects Protects Against Sun Damage Promotes Wound Healing Hydrates Skin Reduces Redness How to Use Vitamin C Risks FAQ Vitamin C—also known as ascorbic acid—is a water-soluble nutrient that plays an important role in keeping your body and skin healthy....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow Vulvovaginitis LooksHow Vulvovaginitis FeelsSelf-Care and Symptom Treatment at HomeWhat Conditions Cause Vulvovaginitis?Prescriptions for Vulvovaginitis DiscomfortManaging Cyclic Vulvovaginitis Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How Vulvovaginitis Looks How Vulvovaginitis Feels Self-Care and Symptom Treatment at Home What Conditions Cause Vulvovaginitis? Prescriptions for Vulvovaginitis Discomfort Managing Cyclic Vulvovaginitis Vulvovaginitis will look different from person to person based on the underlying cause and symptoms. Below are the different characteristics seen when someone has vulvovaginitis....

Key TakeawaysA non-life-threatening illness referred to as “tomato flu” has emerged among young children in India.Experts believe tomato flu is not a new virus, but rather a variation of hand, foot, and mouth disease.Distinguishing symptoms include large red blisters, as well as mouth ulcers.Cases resolve on their own within two weeks. Key Takeaways A non-life-threatening illness referred to as “tomato flu” has emerged among young children in India.Experts believe tomato flu is not a new virus, but rather a variation of hand, foot, and mouth disease....

Key TakeawaysExperts say that over 70% of America’s food supply could be classified as “ultra-processed.”The NOVA classification system groups foods into four categories based on their level of processing and is the current standard for defining what “ultra-processed” means.Research has linked eating ultra-processed foods with a number of adverse health outcomes, but some experts question the association. Key Takeaways Experts say that over 70% of America’s food supply could be classified as “ultra-processed....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat It Feels LikeCausesDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What It Feels Like Causes Diagnosis Treatment Dysesthesia is considered aparoxysmalsymptom, meaning nerve-related symptoms that appear suddenly, last for only a few seconds or minutes, and then disappear. There are several types of dysesthesia associated with MS that are felt specifically around the torso (called an “MS hug”) and feet (called theLhermitte’s sign)....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsAppearanceTypesSelf-Exam"When to Seek CareCausesDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Appearance Types Self-Exam “When to Seek Care Causes Diagnosis Treatment The appearance of vulvar cancer will vary depending on the type. In general, signs of vulvar cancer can include moles, lumps, or bumps on the vulva, flakiness or thickening of the skin in that area, or sores that don’t heal. Itching and pain may also occur....

Key TakeawaysDostarlimab showed promise as a rectal cancer treatment in a very small clinical trial.The drug is in a class of medications that is used to treat others forms of cancer.Doctors say that dostarlimab can likely be used to treat other forms of cancer in the future. Key Takeaways Dostarlimab showed promise as a rectal cancer treatment in a very small clinical trial.The drug is in a class of medications that is used to treat others forms of cancer....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsReliabilityHow It LooksTypes of UltrasoundUnremarkable EndoEndometriosis Ultrasound and StagingOther Endometriosis Diagnostic TestingDetermining the “Right” Testing Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Reliability How It Looks Types of Ultrasound Unremarkable Endo Endometriosis Ultrasound and Staging Other Endometriosis Diagnostic Testing Determining the “Right” Testing Atransvaginal ultrasoundcan detect certain types ofendometriosisbut not superficial forms. No ultrasound candiagnose endometriosis. Nevertheless, some surgeons who treat endometriosis may recommend ultrasounds to provide further information about the severity of suspected endometriosis or to guide surgical planning....

Key TakeawaysSince reopening, many countries in Europe have seen a spike in COVID-19 cases.The current situation there should serve as a cautionary tale for the U.S. as some states begin to lift COVID-19 restrictions.Experts warn against such “premature declarations of victory” and advise retaining existing guidelines, including masking and social distancing, at this point. Key Takeaways Since reopening, many countries in Europe have seen a spike in COVID-19 cases.The current situation there should serve as a cautionary tale for the U....

Robert L. Quigley, MD, DPhil, is the Senior Vice President and Global Medical Director, Corporate Health Solutions atInternational SOS&MedAire. After 25 years working in surgery, critical care, and immunology, he’s using his expertise to advise on crisis management, infectious disease, and health care. Here, he shares what you should know about how the CDC does—and doesn’t—operate. While theCenters for Disease Control and Prevention(CDC) has been around for decades, it may feel as if they have become more prominent since the rise of the COVID-19 global health crisis....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPotential BenefitsWhat Is It?Side Effects and RisksHow to Use ItHow Much Is Too Much? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Potential Benefits What Is It? Side Effects and Risks How to Use It How Much Is Too Much? Centella asiatica(C. asiatica) is a flowering plant known for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Traditional medicine has usedC. asiaticafor centuries to treat skin conditions and help with wound healing....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhere It Comes FromNutrition FactsIs It Gluten-Free/Vegan?BenefitsSide Effects Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Where It Comes From Nutrition Facts Is It Gluten-Free/Vegan? Benefits Side Effects Tapioca is astarchderived from the root of thecassavaplant. A starch is an odorless, tasteless white powder obtained from plants that is an important carbohydrate source in the human diet. Tapioca is naturally vegan, gluten-free, and grain-free, and can be an important part of many diets....