Healthy Living

Neonatal hyperbilirubinemia is the medical term for jaundice in newborns. It happens when a baby’s blood has too much bilirubin, a yellow pigment made from the normal breakdown of red blood cells. The condition is usually harmless and goes away on its own, but in some cases high levels can be dangerous and need treatment … Read more

Monkeypox spreads through close, sustained contact with an infected person, most often through direct skin-to-skin contact with their rash, scabs, or body fluids. You can also get it from respiratory droplets during prolonged face-to-face interactions or from touching contaminated items like bedding or towels. The virus does not spread through casual, brief conversations or walking … Read more

You have a tall bookshelf. It wobbles. You do not own a drill, or you cannot drill into the wall because you rent. This is a common problem with a surprisingly simple fix. The most reliable way to stabilize a bookshelf without drilling is to use a combination of a tension rod system and anti-tip … Read more

Sleeping more than nine hours a night on a regular basis is often called long sleep. It is not the same as catching up after a rough week. It is a consistent pattern where you sleep longer than your body seems to need. Many people assume more sleep is always better. That is not what … Read more

Decongestants work by narrowing the blood vessels in your nasal passages. This reduces swelling and inflammation, which opens up your airways so you can breathe more easily. They target the swollen tissue inside your nose, not the mucus itself. Most decongestants are either pills you swallow or sprays you use directly in your nose. They … Read more

Testing for COVID-19 is not as simple as it was a few years ago. The timing of your test, the type you choose, and how you interpret the result all matter more than most people realize. The short answer: if you have symptoms, test right away with a rapid antigen test. If you were exposed … Read more

If you are learning American Sign Language, you need to know that the word “if” is not signed with your hands alone. To sign “if” correctly in ASL, you raise your eyebrows, tilt your head slightly to one side, and use a specific handshape. The handshape is an index finger pointing up, or sometimes a … Read more

Amphetamine salts are a specific mixture of four different amphetamine compounds used in prescription medications for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy. The most common brand name for this mixture is Adderall. These salts combine equal parts of four amphetamine variants: dextroamphetamine saccharate, amphetamine aspartate, dextroamphetamine sulfate, and amphetamine sulfate. The goal of this … Read more

A white coating on your tongue is usually just a buildup of bacteria, dead cells, and debris on the tiny bumps called papillae. For most people, it is harmless and temporary. The most common cause is poor oral hygiene, but dehydration, dry mouth, smoking, and certain infections can also trigger it. The good news is … Read more

If you wake up feeling just as tired as when you went to bed, your sleep test machine might not be working right. The clearest sign is your AHI (Apnea-Hypopnea Index) number. A working machine should show an AHI below five events per hour. If your AHI stays over five or your sleep quality score … Read more