Yes, stress can contribute to gout flare-ups. Research shows that high stress levels can raise uric acid in the body. And uric acid buildup is what causes gout attacks. This does not mean stress alone gives you gout. But for people who already have high uric acid, stress can be the trigger that starts a … Read more
Biting into a cob of sweet corn often leaves you with an odd question the next day. You see those same bright yellow kernels in your stool and wonder if your body even bothered to process them. The short answer is that you are not digesting the tough outer shell of the kernel. Your body … Read more
Yes, moldy bread can make you sick. The visible fuzz on the surface is only part of the problem. The roots of the mold, called hyphae, spread invisibly through the soft interior of the bread. Eating it can trigger allergic reactions, breathing problems, or food poisoning. Some molds produce mycotoxins, which are toxic compounds that … Read more
Yellow mold is a misleading term because it is rarely a single type of fungus. Most of the time, what people call yellow mold is actually slime mold, which is not a true fungus at all, or it is a common household mold that has turned yellow due to age or moisture conditions. The texture … Read more
Tinnitus — that ringing, buzzing, or hissing in your ears — affects roughly 10 to 15 percent of adults in the United States. Dizziness is another common complaint, especially as people age. Many people wonder if one causes the other. The short answer is yes, tinnitus can be linked to dizziness, but it depends on … Read more
Breast milk is not a static food. Its composition shifts over time, between feedings, and even within a single nursing session. These changes directly support a baby’s developing immune system by providing antibodies, living cells, and prebiotics that fight infection and train the gut. The immune components in breast milk respond to the baby’s environment … Read more
Yes, an eating disorder is a mental illness. The American Psychiatric Association classifies eating disorders as psychiatric conditions in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5). This means they are not lifestyle choices or phases. They are serious, biologically-influenced mental health conditions that require professional treatment. Many people still believe eating disorders are … Read more
Bloating is that tight, full, sometimes painful feeling in your belly. It is one of the most common reasons people see a doctor. The research points to a few clear causes: gas trapped in the digestive tract, slow movement of food through the gut, and sensitivity to normal amounts of gas. Most bloating is not … Read more
Gout attacks are brutally painful, and when you are in the middle of one, you will try almost anything for relief. You might have heard that gabapentin, a nerve pain medication, could help. The direct answer is no: gabapentin is not a good treatment for gout pain. Research does not support its use for this … Read more
Becoming a neurology nurse practitioner (NNP) is a career path that combines advanced nursing with specialized care for the brain and nervous system. To become one, you need to earn a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) with a focus on neurology, pass a national certification exam, and obtain … Read more