Health

Cold sores are common types of mouth blisters caused by the herpes simplex virus. Also known as fever blisters, cold sores usually develop around the mouth or inside the lips. The skin of the affected area is typically swollen and sore. The blisters would also break open and clear liquid will ooze out. Most cold sores go away on their …

When you have colds, it is normal to blow snot and although it’s gross, it is part of our body’s defense mechanism from invading pathogens. This is why doctors often ask about the color of your snot as well as its texture and consistency to determine your condition. The color of this snot or mucus will help determine not only …

Being angry, anxious and depressed for a long time is not healthy. This mental state weakens not only the mind but the body as well. Coping strategies and skills are important so one can adopt and deal with difficult situations. However, not all have great coping strategies; some are helpful while others hurt. When a person undergoes stress, the person …

The only times a normal person experience chills are due to extreme cold or high fever. However, there are cases wherein individuals experience chills without any of these perceivable reasons. What could be the cause of chills without fever? What are Chills? Chills refer to the rapid contraction and relaxation of muscles as the body attempts to produce heat from …

Vaginal bleeding when you’re expecting might sound scary but it’s actually extremely common especially during the first trimester. However, such incident should never be ignored. If you experienced vaginal bleeding, it’s important to check whether it’s actual bleeding or spotting. If the discharge is pink or brown in color, similar to what you get at the end of your period, …

Ever found yourself with a restless leg even while you are at rest? If you do then this article can give you light on what a restless leg syndrome is. Restless leg syndrome or RLS is a disorder of the nervous system that affects the legs that causes an urge for it to move. It usually interferes with sleep which …

When we talk about herpes, the first thing that will come into mind is that this is a sexually transmitted disease. Although this is true, you need to understand that there are two kinds of herpes viruses and their signs and symptoms vary according to the severity of the condition Herpes simplex virus or most commonly known as herpes are …

Many things determine your height — particularly by your genetics, nutrition as child, and your overall health. Once the body stops growing after a certain point (18 years old for women and 24 years old for men); your height will remain the same from thereon. So we’ll break it to you right off the bat, there’s no magic pills or …

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome or PCOS is a condition that affects a woman’s ovaries or adrenal glands to produce more androgens—a hormone similar to testosterone—than normal. Although all women produce androgens, too much of this hormone can lead to more hair growth, irregular periods, or lack of periods — and even problems conceiving a child. PCOS is one of the most …

To escape the world of oversized “venti” coffee drinks with too much sugar and whipped cream, some people turn to tea. Fortunately, the Starbucks lovers of the world can still get tea and tea lattes at their local Starbucks store. But even tea is unhealthy when it has too much sugar and milk. Such is the case with Starbucks Tazo …