From daily habits to nutrition and sleep, explore informational guides on living a healthier life — backed by research and written for real people.
Using a snot bulb to suction a baby’s nose is straightforward: squeeze the bulb, gently insert the tip into one nostril, release the bulb slowly to create suction, remove the bulb, and squeeze the mucus out onto a tissue. Repeat for the other nostril. Clean the bulb with soap and warm water after each use. … Read more
If you had your appendix removed and your scar is on the left side of your abdomen, you are not imagining things. Standard appendix surgery leaves a scar on the lower right side. A left-sided scar is unusual, but it happens for specific anatomical or surgical reasons. The most common explanation is that your appendix … Read more
A tooth abscess is a pocket of pus caused by a bacterial infection. It will not go away on its own and requires professional dental treatment. The only way to cure an abscessed tooth is to have a dentist drain the infection and treat the underlying cause. While you wait for your appointment, you can … Read more
Foamy vaginal discharge can be surprising, but it often has a clear cause. In many cases, it points to a common infection called trichomoniasis. This sexually transmitted infection (STI) is known for producing a thin, frothy, yellow-green discharge with a strong odor. However, not all foamy discharge is from an STI. Sometimes it is just … Read more
Many foods we eat daily actually started right here in North America. Before European settlers arrived, Indigenous peoples across the continent grew and harvested crops that would later spread around the world. Corn, beans, squash, and potatoes are just the beginning. This article walks through the real origins of North American foods based on archaeological … Read more
Yes, babies can see color, but not the way adults do. A newborn’s vision is limited and develops rapidly over the first few months. At birth, your baby sees the world in shades of gray, black, and white, with some ability to detect very bright reds. By the time they are around five months old, … Read more
Health equity means everyone has a fair chance to be as healthy as possible. It is not about giving everyone the same thing. It is about giving people what they need based on their specific circumstances. A person’s zip code, income, or skin color should not determine how long or how well they live. What … Read more
Nail varnish dries to the touch in about 10 to 15 minutes for most standard polishes. But “dry to the touch” is not the same as fully cured. Full hardness takes 12 to 24 hours. If you bump your nail an hour after painting, you will likely see a dent or a smudge. This is … Read more
You walk into the grocery store and see sauerkraut in two places: the refrigerated section and the shelf-stable aisle. Many people grab the canned version thinking it is the same thing. It is not. The canning process that makes sauerkraut shelf-stable also kills the live bacteria that make it a probiotic food. Canned sauerkraut is … Read more
Many people wonder if their favorite pudding contains gelatin. The short answer is: some pudding does and some does not. It depends entirely on the type of pudding and the brand. Instant pudding mixes and many pre-made refrigerated puddings often use gelatin as a thickener. But stovetop pudding recipes and some premium brands rely on … Read more