Healthy Living

Italian wedding soup is a broth-based soup with small meatballs, leafy greens, and pasta or rice. The name comes from the Italian phrase minestra maritata, which means “married soup” — a reference to how the greens and meat “marry” in flavor, not to actual weddings. For most people, yes, Italian wedding soup can be a … Read more

Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) is a rare genetic disorder, affecting roughly 1 in 15,000 to 1 in 25,000 live births. It is caused by a loss of function in specific genes on chromosome 15, which typically happens by chance and is not linked to anything a parent did before or during pregnancy. This condition affects appetite, … Read more

Working full time and becoming a nurse feels impossible at first glance. But thousands of people do it every year through evening programs, weekend clinicals, and online coursework. The path requires a serious commitment to time management, but it does not require quitting your job. The most common route is an Associate Degree in Nursing … Read more

A blood oxygen level of 93% is below the normal range for a healthy adult. Normal readings typically fall between 95% and 100%. A reading of 93% indicates your blood is carrying less oxygen than it should, and it is a level that warrants attention and often a call to a healthcare provider. What Do … Read more

Your blood sugar level is the amount of glucose (sugar) in your blood at any given moment. For most healthy adults, a normal fasting blood glucose level is between 70 and 99 mg/dL. If you test your blood sugar two hours after a meal, a normal reading is typically below 140 mg/dL. These numbers are … Read more

Proteinuria means there is an abnormal amount of protein in your urine. It is not a disease itself but a sign that something in your body is not working as it should. Persistent proteinuria means the protein shows up on repeated tests over weeks or months. The most common cause is kidney damage, often from … Read more

Yes, you can absolutely have tics without having Tourette syndrome. In fact, most people who experience tics do not have Tourette syndrome. Tics are common, especially in children, and many cases are mild enough that they never require a formal diagnosis. The difference comes down to specific diagnostic criteria that separate a simple tic from … Read more

Calcaneal enthesophytes are bony growths that form where the plantar fascia or Achilles tendon attaches to the heel bone (calcaneus). They develop over time when repeated stress, strain, or inflammation occurs at these attachment points, prompting the body to lay down new bone. Most people know these growths as heel spurs, though the medical term … Read more

Groin rashes in men are common, uncomfortable, and often itchy. Many people reach for hydrocortisone cream as a first-line treatment because it is widely available and works well on many skin irritations. The short answer is that hydrocortisone cream can be used on a groin rash, but only in specific situations. Using it incorrectly can … Read more

Getting sick is stressful enough without your skin joining the fight. But for many people, a rash shows up right alongside the fever, cough, or sore throat. This is not random. It is your immune system reacting to the infection, and sometimes it is the infection itself. The rash is usually a sign that your … Read more