Although getting a red eye is something everyone has experienced at least once in their life, seeing ourselves with reddish eyes in the mirror all of a sudden can still take us by surprise. For the most part, this unusual…
A sore throat can stem from all sorts of causes: viruses, bacteria, allergies, dry air, and even drainage from a runny nose. And while it may not seem like it, not all sore throats are equal. A runny nose or…
As a refresher, the appendix is a small, tube-like bodily organ that protrudes from the colon and is something we can easily live without. And yet, to this day, it remains a medical mystery as to why it can make…
Waking up to an aching head is usually attributed to the common hangover or teeth grinding during sleep. However, if it becomes a consistent phenomenon and is ruining the start of your mornings, it may be due to something more…
While getting food poisoning may seem more unlikely nowadays, given the higher standards around cooking and food safety, there is still a chance that you may get blindsided by that seemingly fine dish that now has you hurling in the…
Everyone knows that getting seven to nine hours of sleep is recommended for our health. Still, like most other health advice, increasing responsibilities make that easier said than done. Sleep deprivation is increasingly becoming common these days, with more and…
The average human body contains 75% water. As such, it won’t be able to survive without it. Our water levels are balanced by a complex water management system with a thirst mechanism that alerts us when more fluid intake is…
For many people, getting out of bed can prove to be a struggle, especially if they are experiencing disruptive sleep, anxiety, fatigue, and chronic pain. Moreover, there could be several reasons for those symptoms, some of which are debilitating and…
Experiencing intense chest pain is always alarming, given that it could signify something life-threatening. The two medical conditions that most people typically think of first are a heart attack or cardiac arrest, both of which affect the heart in different…
It has already been more than two years since the COVID-19 pandemic began. However, there are still a lot of people around the world who catch the coronavirus despite significant efforts in vaccine distribution. Some of these people acquire the…