You have a painful, swollen pimple right on your lip line. It’s tempting to squeeze it, but popping a lip zit can lead to infection, scarring, and more swelling. The best way to get rid of a lip pimple without popping it is to apply a warm compress for 10 minutes, three times a day, … Read more

Research shows that Black men tend to have slightly higher average testosterone levels than white men, but the difference is small and not clinically meaningful for most individuals. Many factors affect testosterone, and individual variation is far larger than any group average difference. The honest answer is that race alone does not determine a man’s … Read more

Eczema itch is not normal itch. It comes from an overactive immune response that releases substances like histamine and interleukin-31, directly stimulating nerve fibers in the skin. A damaged skin barrier lets irritants and allergens in, making the itch-scratch cycle worse. Relief comes from repairing the barrier with moisturizers, calming inflammation with corticosteroids, and breaking … Read more

The quick answer: The appendix is on the right side of your body. It sits in the lower right area of your abdomen. Pain from the appendix nearly always starts around the belly button and then moves to the lower right side. If you or someone you know has pain that stays on the left … Read more

Used injection pens, including insulin pens and epinephrine auto-injectors, contain a needle that can cause injury and spread infection. You must dispose of them in an FDA-cleared sharps container or another sturdy, puncture-resistant container. Never throw them in the household trash, recycling, or flush them. Check your local regulations for approved disposal sites—many communities offer … Read more

Concentric left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH) is a condition where the heart’s main pumping chamber thickens its walls in a balanced, symmetric pattern. The primary cause is chronic high blood pressure, which forces the heart to work harder and grow thicker muscle. Other causes include aortic valve stenosis, certain genetic conditions, and sustained athletic training. This … Read more

Finding a bump on your neck can be unsettling. Most neck bumps are harmless, but knowing what caused them is the first step to getting them off safely. Treatment depends entirely on the cause — skin tags, cysts, acne, or enlarged lymph nodes each require a different approach. A dermatologist can usually identify the bump … Read more

Healing from religious trauma often happens in stages. These stages include recognizing the harm, grieving what was lost, deconstructing harmful beliefs, rebuilding a new sense of self, and integrating a healthier worldview. The process is personal and rarely follows a straight line. Many people move back and forth between stages before finding lasting peace. What … Read more

Group B Streptococcus (GBS) is a common bacterium that many adults carry naturally in their digestive tract or vagina. You do not “catch” it from someone else the way you catch a cold. During pregnancy, GBS can be passed to a baby during labor, which is why doctors test for it late in pregnancy. The … Read more