The short answer is yes. A man can live a full lifespan without his prostate. The prostate is not an organ you need to survive. But living without it changes your body in specific ways, and those changes matter for your quality of life. The prostate plays a role in reproduction and urinary control, not … Read more
Getting paint out of hair is a frustrating problem, but it is usually solvable. The right approach depends entirely on the type of paint you are dealing with. Water-based paints like latex and acrylic can often be removed with warm water and dish soap. Oil-based paints require a solvent like mineral spirits or a gentle … Read more
Most vitamins do not raise cholesterol. In fact, some B vitamins are used to lower it. But a few specific supplements can affect your cholesterol numbers, and the reasons are often surprising. The most common culprits are not vitamins at all, but the forms they come in and how your body processes them. Niacin, which … Read more
Bed bug egg shells are tiny, pale, translucent casings left behind after bed bug nymphs hatch. They look like empty, oval-shaped husks about 1 millimeter long, roughly the size of a pinhead or a grain of salt. After hatching, the shell often appears flattened, slightly crumpled, or split open at one end, and it may … Read more
A blood sugar reading of 80 mg/dL is a normal, healthy fasting glucose level. It sits comfortably within the standard normal range for fasting blood sugar, which is generally 70 to 99 mg/dL. For most people, a reading of 80 means your body is managing glucose effectively, and there is no cause for concern. What … Read more
Curl ups strengthen your abdominal muscles, but they do not burn belly fat. Fat loss happens when your body burns more calories than it takes in, and you cannot choose where that fat comes from. Spot reduction — the idea that exercising one body part shrinks fat in that area — has been studied for … Read more
Nails that bend downward instead of growing straight are usually a sign that something is affecting the nail plate as it forms. This can be a harmless variation of normal anatomy, or it can point to an underlying health condition that deserves attention. The most common cause of downward-curving nails is a condition called koilonychia, … Read more
An ultrasound technician, also called a diagnostic medical sonographer, operates special equipment that uses sound waves to create images of the inside of the body. These images help doctors diagnose medical conditions, monitor pregnancies, and guide certain procedures. The job combines technical skill with direct patient care, and it pays well compared to many other … Read more
Most women reach menopause between the ages of 45 and 55, with the average age in the United States being 51. Menopause is officially diagnosed after you have gone 12 consecutive months without a menstrual period. While 51 is the average, the range is wide — some women begin the transition in their late 30s, … Read more
Most babies learn to sit up on their own between 4 and 7 months of age. Some start as early as 4 months, while others wait until closer to 8 or 9 months. The range is wide, and most of it is completely normal. Sitting is a major milestone, but it happens on a baby’s … Read more