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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Are Unsaturated Fats?Monounsaturated FatsPolyunsaturated FatsOmega-3 Fats Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Are Unsaturated Fats? Monounsaturated Fats Polyunsaturated Fats Omega-3 Fats Polyunsaturated fat (PUFA) and monounsaturated fat (MUFA) are both types ofhealthy fatsthat, among other things, promote good cholesterol levels and offer other heart-health benefits. The difference between them starts on a molecular level. This article discusses the two types of unsaturated fats, including why they’re good for you, what foods have them, and how they differ from saturated fats....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentWhen to See Your Healthcare Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment When to See Your Healthcare Provider Polyuriaoccurs when your body produces too much urine, which is more than 3 liters of urine a day for adults.It refers specifically to the amount of urine excreted daily, not the frequency of bathroom trips. This article explains polyuria symptoms and causes....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsBenefitsPomegranate JuiceWhy It’s a SuperfoodNutrition FactsPomegranate SeedsWho Should Avoid It? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Benefits Pomegranate Juice Why It’s a Superfood Nutrition Facts Pomegranate Seeds Who Should Avoid It? Pomegranates may offer health benefits because they contain powerfulantioxidantsand nutrients. Some experts consider this round, red fruit to be one of the most nutritious fruits available.It’s been used throughout history as a medicinal food....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPomelo Fruit Nutrition FactsPomelo BenefitsShould Anyone Not Eat Pomelo?How to Eat Pomelo FruitWhere Do You Find Pomelo? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Pomelo Fruit Nutrition Facts Pomelo Benefits Should Anyone Not Eat Pomelo? How to Eat Pomelo Fruit Where Do You Find Pomelo? Similar tograpefruit, thepomelois the largest member of thecitrus family. It is native to Southeast Asia and has a light green to yellow skin with tangy, sweet, and juicy flesh inside....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPons FunctionTypes of Pontine StrokesPresentationSymptomsDiagnosisTreatmentSurvival Rates and OutcomesRecoveryPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Pons Function Types of Pontine Strokes Presentation Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment Survival Rates and Outcomes Recovery Prevention A pontine stroke occurs in the pons region of the brainstem—a small part of the brainstem responsible for breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure, among other essential, automatic functions. Pontine strokes happen when the blood supply to the pons region of the brainstem is cut off....

Key TakeawaysA new app helps evaluate stool samples just as well as gastroenterologists.To use the app, patients take photos of their poop and get an analysis.Doctors say that without the help of a doctor, or in this case, artificial intelligence, it’s difficult for patients to analyze their own poop. Key Takeaways A new app helps evaluate stool samples just as well as gastroenterologists.To use the app, patients take photos of their poop and get an analysis....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypes of PoresHow Pores WorkPores in Acne Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types of Pores How Pores Work Pores in Acne Pores are small openings in the skin that facilitate the removal of oil (sebum), sweat, and toxins. By releasing sweat, pores help regulate your body temperature. They are also essential for keeping yourskin healthy and hydrated. Each pore contains a hair follicle andsebaceousglandthat produces sebum....

Pork is a red meat, but it’s often called “the other white meat.” This is because it’s a source of lean protein, like poultry. Pork has moderately high amounts ofpurines, however. Purines are compounds that produceuric acidwhen digested. Uric acid can build up in your joints and cause gout. Eating a lot of pork and other kinds of red meat, including organ meats like liver and kidney, increases your risk of recurrentgoutattacks....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSigns in Someone ElseSigns in YourselfAddressing AddictionWhat It MeansCausesSupport Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Signs in Someone Else Signs in Yourself Addressing Addiction What It Means Causes Support Porn has always been a controversial topic—but is consuming porn addictive? There are some signs, such as negative effects on relationships and employment. It is typically treated with therapy. This article is for anyone wondering if their porn use is crossing the line into addiction and for anyone wondering if someone they care about is experiencing porn addiction....

Stocktrek Images / Getty Images Blood Flow Through the Liver: How It Works The liver receives blood from two sources. If the pathway to the liver from the intestines is blocked or slowed because of obstruction or disease, then the pressure increases in the portal venous system. This is portal hypertension, and it leads to many consequences that have widespread effects throughout the body. Causes of Portal Hypertension Other causes of portal hypertension may or may not also cause cirrhosis and includeschistosomiasis,sarcoidosis, portal vein thrombosis, toxicity from vinyl chloride or medications, cancer occluding the intrahepatic portal vein, and miliary tuberculosis....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsFunctionLocation and AnatomyRelated ConditionsTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Function Location and Anatomy Related Conditions Treatment The portal vein, or hepatic portal vein, is the main blood vessel of the portal venous system (PVS), which delivers blood to the liver from the stomach, intestines, spleen, gallbladder, and pancreas. Portal vein blood contains nutrients and toxins extracted from digested contents, which the liver filters and processes....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is a Port?Who Gets Ports?BenefitsProcedureWhen Ports Aren’t UsedFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is a Port? Who Gets Ports? Benefits Procedure When Ports Aren’t Used Frequently Asked Questions Having a special vascular access device (VAD) called a port-a-cath (port) allowschemotherapyto be administered safely. A port is a device implanted under the skin to give access to a large vein....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsGeneral SymptomsComorbid SymptomsDifferencesManaging SymptomsNext in Schizophrenia GuideThe 3 Phases of Schizophrenia Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents General Symptoms Comorbid Symptoms Differences Managing Symptoms Next in Schizophrenia Guide Schizophreniais a mental illness that impacts how someone thinks, feels, and behaves. A person may seem like they’ve had a break from reality and are experiencing delusions, hallucinations, and disordered thinking and behavior. While schizophrenia can cause significant disruptions in everyday functioning, treatments are available that can help people manage their symptoms....