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If you haveirritable bowel syndrome (IBS), eating raw vegetables may make your symptoms worse. If you can’t tolerate raw onions, garlic, or broccoli, strategies like cooking and juicing can be a more IBS-friendly way to get the nutritional benefits of veggies. There are also certain raw veggies, like carrots and green beans, that some people with IBS find easier to tolerate. This article will explain why raw vegetables can trigger IBS symptoms and how to figure out which veggies don’t work for you....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow It HelpsHow to Use ItHow Long You to Use ItSide Effects Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How It Helps How to Use It How Long You to Use It Side Effects Rice water is the starchy water left behind when rice is cooked. It’s become a trendy skin care product on social media sites. However, the use of rice water for beauty among Japanese women dates back thousands of years....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Roseola?At-Home TreatmentSymptom DurationWhen to Seek Medical Care Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Roseola? At-Home Treatment Symptom Duration When to Seek Medical Care It is common in children ages 3 months to 4 years and most common in infants 6 to 12 months. Older children and adults can also get roseola, but it is rare.Most people with roseola do not require medical treatment....

Key TakeawaysCases of RSV are surging unseasonably early in communities across the U.S.RSV infection feels like the common cold for most healthy adults. But for young babies and older adults, the infection can be severe and sometimes deadly.Several companies have reported strong late-stage data on RSV vaccines for newly borns and older adults.New vaccines and treatment options could be available as soon as next season. Key Takeaways Cases of RSV are surging unseasonably early in communities across the U....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow Wounds HealWhy Scabs ItchWhy You Shouldn’t ScratchHow to Stop ItchingFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How Wounds Heal Why Scabs Itch Why You Shouldn’t Scratch How to Stop Itching Frequently Asked Questions An itchy scab can be irritating, but it’s typically a sign that a wound is healing correctly. Verywell / Sydney Saporito When you injure yourself and cut, scrape, or burn your skin, blood begins to clot in order to stop the blood from excessively leaving your body....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Scar Tissue?Can Scar Tissue Cause Pain?Why It May Appear LaterOther SymptomsAt-Home TherapiesMedical Treatment OptionsWhen to Contact a Healthcare Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Scar Tissue? Can Scar Tissue Cause Pain? Why It May Appear Later Other Symptoms At-Home Therapies Medical Treatment Options When to Contact a Healthcare Provider A scar is an area of skin that is permanently changed after a wound....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSeizure TypesDuring a SeizureRisk FactorsContributing Factors to Seizures Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Seizure Types During a Seizure Risk Factors Contributing Factors to Seizures Seizuresare a risk following head trauma. Also calledtraumatic brain injury, head trauma can range from mild (such as a concussion) to severe. Severe injuries have a higher chance of causing a seizure. About 10% of people who experience a traumatic brain injury that’s severe enough for them to be hospitalized will end up having a seizure....

Pain during sex happens to both males and females, regardless ofgender identity. Although painful sex is often associated with females, sex can also hurt for males because of issues such as sexually transmitted infections, foreskin problems, and being allergic to chemicals in birth control methods (such as latex condoms). When sex hurts, it can cause anxiety and affect sexual pleasure. This article explores some common reasons why sex could hurt for males....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPubic Hair RemovalSTI RiskThe EvidenceReducing Your Risk Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Pubic Hair Removal STI Risk The Evidence Reducing Your Risk As it’s become more common to shave yourpubic hair, a small but growing body of research has cropped up that suggests shaving or otherwise removing that hair may not be the best choice for your sexual health. Different methods of hair removal pose different risks....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Shingles?Risk of ComplicationsTreatmentImmune Reconstitution Inflammatory Syndrome (IRIS) Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Shingles? Risk of Complications Treatment Immune Reconstitution Inflammatory Syndrome (IRIS) Research indicates thatshinglesmay actually be an early sign of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).HIV is also associated with a more severe case of shingles, in addition to other complications like long-lasting pain. In this article, we’ll discuss the connection between HIV and shingles....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsEffectsBalance pH on Skin TypeReasons for ImbalanceBasic Skin Care Routine Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Effects Balance pH on Skin Type Reasons for Imbalance Basic Skin Care Routine Skin pH Effects The pH of the skin’s acid mantleplays a vital rolein maintaining the stratum corneum, the outerlayer of skin cells. Healthy skin’s natural acidity helps protect it from bacteria (often or other pathogens) and maintains the right balance of natural oils, keeping it hydrated....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsRisksBenefitsHow to Change Your Sleep Position Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Risks Benefits How to Change Your Sleep Position Sleeping on your stomach isn’t inherently “bad,” but it can have some adverse consequences. Lying on your stomach for prolonged periods can increase pressure on your back, neck, and shoulders. However, stomach sleeping can benefit people who snore or have difficulty breathing....

Key TakeawaysEating disorders can affect people of all genders, but men tend to hide their conditions because of social stigma and expectations.Treatment centers often admit women only, but some have started to include men and non-binary people.Fitness trends and commercials directed at men perpetuate unrealistic body image and contribute to eating disorders as well. Key Takeaways Eating disorders can affect people of all genders, but men tend to hide their conditions because of social stigma and expectations....