Dietary supplements may help reduce the symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), such as missed or irregular periods, high levels of androgens (male sex hormones like testosterone), acne, body hair growth, and weight gain. Taking certain supplements may also help improve PCOS-related complications such as infertility, insulin resistance, diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, depression,…
Eczema is a long-term condition where an overactive immune response causes skin inflammation (swelling) and irritation. Eczema leads to dry, itchy patches of skin that may ooze and become thicker over time. The patches usually look red or discolored. They may flare up and get better in cycles. There’s no cure for eczema yet, but…
Stamina is the resilience that keeps you going—physically, mentally, and emotionally. It’s your ability to sustain effort over time, whether you’re powering through a tough workout, juggling back-to-back meetings, or simply trying to stay focused throughout the day. Without enough stamina, everyday life can start to feel like a constant battle. You can improve all…
Kale isn’t just trendy—it’s a nutritional powerhouse. This leafy green is loaded with vitamins A, C, and K, plus fiber and antioxidants that support everything from your bones to your gut. Kale is a natural source of lutein. This plant compound may help protect your eyes from developing macular degeneration, a condition that causes vision…
A nationwide recall of chicken fettuccine alfredo sold at Kroger and Walmart is now underway after federal health agencies connected the ready-to-eat products to a deadly Listeria outbreak. Since last August, there have been three deaths and one pregnancy loss connected to the outbreak. The products may still be in consumers’ refrigerators or freezers, so…
Your armpits smell when the bacteria on your skin mix with the sweat your body produces. While having smelly armpits from time to time is a common occurrence, there are some underlying conditions or other factors that can contribute to the odor. You have about two to four million sweat glands in your body. These…
Pyuria is a term that describes the presence of pus, which is mostly made up of white blood cells, in urine. Urine typically contains very few or no white blood cells. The most common cause of pyuria is a urinary tract infection (UTI), but other conditions can also cause it. Pyuria may also occur as…
Creatine supplements come in many forms, though pills and powders are the most common. While they may offer the same benefits to your muscle mass and recovery, creatine powder and creatine pills can differ in their convenience, absorption rate, cost, and other factors that can help you decide which is right for you. You may…
More than 5,000 boxes of Honey Bunches of Oats cereal were recently recalled in two states due to foreign object contamination. Last week, the Food and Drug Administration gave the recall the second-highest risk level. The recalled cereal may contain metal. Sam’s Club In late May, Post Consumer Brands, LLC voluntarily recalled 5,376 cereal boxes…
Dieting is usually associated with better physical health, but a new study suggests that eating plans that focus on restricting calories may actually worsen mental health. The research, published June 2 in the journal BMJ Nutrition, Prevention and Health, found that nearly 30,000 people on a calorie-restricted diet were more likely to report depressive symptoms…