A few years ago, researchers reported that NSAIDs may be useful for treating urinary tract infections. Besides possibly soothing pain, they may reduce recurrence, as well as help curb the use of antibiotics—a good thing, given the threat of antibiotic resistance. The hitch? NSAIDs might actually not do any of that: ‘There’s conflicting evidence in the literature on the effectiveness of ibuprofen, and it’s dependent on the antibiotic with which it’s compared,’ says Sherwin.
READ NEXT
Persistent unexplained pain “Most pain is not a sign of cancer, but persistent pain must be checked out,” says Bartholomew Bevers. “If you have persistent headaches, for example, you likely
The most common sleep disorder is, by far, insomnia. One in every 3 adults has occasional insomnia while one in every 10 has it chronically. Insomnia is normally a phase
Dark spot under nails If you haven’t banged or hurt your finger or toe recently, little dots of blood trapped under your nail could point to an infection in the
After receiving a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes, it might feel like you have no say over what’s happening to your health. But that’s not true. “There’s so much that
Doubles the chance of getting rheumatoid arthritis Apparently, smoking regularly is related to rheumatoid arthritis, even in those with no family history with this condition. The chance of developing rheumatoid
Artificially sweetened, with zero-calorie beverages Ice-teas and sodas that are somehow devoid of calories contain chemicals, artificial coloring, and artificial sweeteners. Coke Zero, for example, has zero nutritional values. In
Eat delicious food “You need a program that satisfies hunger and has good food so it doesn’t feel like a diet. Hunger erodes willpower, and that’s the reason most diets
Loss of hearing or ear ringing The temporal lobe, located in the bottom middle part of the cortex behind the temples, is responsible for processing your ability to hear sounds,
Raw Honey Though raw honey has far more nutritional and immune-boosting value than its pasteurized counterpart, it should never be consumed by children under the age of one, as it
4. Sugar cravings Are you experiencing sugar cravings? Maybe an underlying gut problem is the culprit. The microbes found in your gut do a really good job when trying to
Have you heard about “The Fogg Method”? Well…for those who don’t, “The Fogg Method” uses the effectiveness of tiny, specific habits to create big changes in behavior. Here are some
Fight Foodborne Bacteria Scientists tested peppermint oil on bacteria like E. coli, listeria, and salmonella. They found that it can stop all three from growing. It can also kill Staphylococcus
Getting a correct diagnosis of multiple sclerosis (MS) can be a challenge. In fact, a study published in May 2019 in the journal Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders suggested that
Beans are good for your heart If you have heart problems, you better start consuming beans. Beans are rich in fiber and some researchers found that getting 7 grams of
A backache that won’t quit may not just be from shoveling, lifting too-heavy weights, or wearing too-high heels. These telltale signs suggest it could be osteoarthritis, or arthritis of the
Ofloxacin This is the most common drug of ear infection and has a really strange side effect: well…it can cause genital itching. Also, Ofloxacin can cause temporary “confusion about identity,
RELATED POSTS
© 2024 All rights reserved
