HB Mag Health Research Team
Burning when you pee is not a typical sign of pregnancy. It is a common symptom of a urinary tract infection (UTI), and it can also come from several other causes that have nothing to do with pregnancy or infection. Pregnancy can make UTIs more likely, but the burning itself is caused by irritation or … Read more
There is no best diet pill on the market today. No prescription or over-the-counter weight loss pill has been shown to produce large, lasting weight loss on its own, and no product sold as a “diet pill” replaces the effect of diet and physical activity. The honest answer is that a small number of prescription … Read more
A stoma closure puts your digestive tract back together after months of living with an opening on your abdomen. The surgery reconnects the two ends of bowel that were separated. Most people stay in the hospital for several days afterward and can expect to pass stool normally again within a week or so. Recovery takes … Read more
Yes, carbohydrates can make you bloated. But the story is more specific than “carbs are bad.” The bloating most people connect to carbohydrates comes from gas produced when gut bacteria ferment certain sugars and fibers that weren’t fully digested in the small intestine. How much bloating you get depends on which carbohydrate you eat, how … Read more
Yes, a tummy tuck is usually an outpatient procedure. Most people who have a standard abdominoplasty go home the same day, after a period of monitored recovery at the surgical facility. The surgery itself typically takes a few hours, and the time in the recovery area afterward can add several more. So while you leave … Read more
Losing 15 pounds comes down to a sustained calorie deficit — burning more energy than you take in — over a realistic stretch of time. Most people who succeed do it gradually, roughly 1 to 2 pounds per week, which puts 15 pounds at about two to four months of consistent effort. There is no … Read more
Black mold needs three things to grow: moisture, a food source, and the right temperature. Take away any one of those and it cannot establish itself. Water is the factor that decides almost everything — which is why the mold you find indoors is usually growing near a leak, a flooded area, or a persistently … Read more
Stairs are one of the most dangerous spots in any home, and the risk grows with age. The most effective way to make stairs safer for an elderly person is to combine three things: steady handrails on both sides, good lighting with switches at the top and bottom, and a clear, uncluttered walking path with … Read more
Most “pinched nerve headaches” aren’t actually caused by a pinched nerve. That’s the first thing worth knowing. The term gets used loosely to describe several different problems — neck-related pain that travels into the head, irritation of the nerves at the back of the skull, or muscle tension that feels like it’s coming from a … Read more
One medium apple with the skin on has about 95 calories. That is one of the most reliable numbers in nutrition, because apples are mostly water and the calorie count stays fairly steady from one piece of fruit to the next. A small apple runs closer to 75 calories, and a large one can reach … Read more