Yes, mozzarella is keto friendly. It is naturally low in carbohydrates, high in fat, and has a good amount of protein. One ounce of whole-milk mozzarella contains less than one gram of carbs, making it easy to fit into a ketogenic diet without exceeding your daily carb limit. How Many Carbs Are in Mozzarella? Mozzarella … Read more
No, HPV and herpes are not the same virus. They are two completely different infections. HPV (human papillomavirus) and herpes (herpes simplex virus, or HSV) both spread through skin-to-skin contact, but they cause different symptoms and have different long-term effects. HPV can cause genital warts and some types lead to cancer. Herpes causes painful blisters … Read more
When you get an MRI of your lower leg, you will lie on a table that slides into a large tube-shaped machine. The scan takes about 30 to 60 minutes. It uses a strong magnet and radio waves to create detailed images of your bones, muscles, tendons, and blood vessels. You will not feel anything … Read more
Hard licorice is not a lost cause. You can soften it again using a few simple kitchen methods that rehydrate the candy without ruining its texture. The four easiest ways are steaming, using a damp paper towel in the microwave, storing it with bread, or briefly heating it in an oven with steam. Each method … Read more
The “pepper trick” for neuropathy refers to applying cayenne pepper or capsaicin cream to the skin to reduce nerve pain. Capsaicin, the compound that makes peppers hot, has been studied for decades as a treatment for painful conditions like diabetic neuropathy and postherpetic neuralgia. Here is what the evidence actually shows and what you should … Read more
Seeing green in the toilet bowl can be startling. But green poop is usually nothing to worry about. The most common cause is bile — a green digestive fluid — moving through your gut too quickly to turn brown. Eating dark green vegetables or foods with green dye can also do it. In most cases, … Read more
Forgetting what you look like is not a normal everyday experience, but there are scientific reasons it happens. Your brain has a specialized system for recognizing faces, including your own. When that system does not work properly, you may struggle to picture or even recognize your own face. This can happen due to a condition … Read more
Most fruit snacks are not healthy. They are processed products made with fruit concentrate, added sugar, and little fiber. A few types, like dried fruit without added sugar, can be part of a balanced diet in small amounts. But the brightly colored gummies and fruit rolls marketed to kids are closer to candy than to … Read more
Many people struggle to put period pain into words. When you see your doctor, describe exactly where it hurts — for example, low in the belly or radiating to your lower back — and what type of pain it is, such as cramping, stabbing, or a dull ache. Also mention how intense it feels on … Read more
Mosquito bites, bee stings, and other insect bites can drive you crazy with itching. The fastest way to get a bug bite to stop itching right now is to apply a cold compress (ice wrapped in a cloth) for 10 to 15 minutes, take an oral antihistamine like diphenhydramine (Benadryl) or cetirizine (Zyrtec) as directed … Read more