Which blood tests do you really need? And how often should you get them done? By Laura Entis detail of hand in blue nitrile glove holding vile of bloodPhoto: ShutterstockSometimes it may feel like almost every visit to the doctor includes a dreaded blood draw. Blood tests can reveal a lot about the state of...
Written by Daphne Berryhill, RPh | Reviewed by Stacia Woodcock, PharmD Key takeaways: Traditional Chinese medicine has long used functional mushrooms to treat various health concerns. In recent years, functional mushrooms have become popular in many commercial products, like teas and powders.Growing research shows functional mushrooms may help improve health in many ways. But studies...
Written by Stephanie Reese, DO, MS | Reviewed by Karla Robinson, MD Published on August 23, 2022 Key takeaways: If you have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), it usually falls into one of four subtypes. The symptoms you have most often will determine your subtype. It’s important to know your subtype because the treatment can differ...
By Clare Knight, B.Sc. Reviewed by Emily Henderson, B.Sc. Hepatitis is a general term to describe inflammation of the liver tissue. It can arise from several causes, although the commonest cause is a viral infection. Globally, approximately 2.3 billion people are infected with hepatitis viruses, resulting in 1.4 million deaths annually. Hepatitis. Image Credit: Explode/Shutterstock.com...
