Onychomycosis or onychomycosis is an infection generally caused by a parasitic nail fungus. Nails affected by onychomycosis become damaged, yellow and peel off. Special treatment […]
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“Dry January reduced my chronic inflammation.”
Dry January doesn’t just help you get rid of potentially bad habits. As one health journalist admits, this temporary break also revealed some unexpected benefits […]
Why do allergies spike in January? Tips from a pharmacist to help you beat them
Sneezing isn’t just something you do in the spring. Allergic reactions and itchy noses are also common in January. Why? A pharmacist explains this winter […]
Panaritium on fingers, feet and toes:
causes, symptoms, treatment Paronychia (or panaritium) is a benign bacterial infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue of the fingers and toes. It occurs either […]
Hemorrhoids: symptoms, causes and treatments
Hemorrhoids are the enlargement of veins in the anal area (anus and rectum) and the surrounding tissues, a phenomenon similar to the varicose veins that […]
Vaginal yeast infections: causes, symptoms, treatment
Vaginal mycoses are very common infections. They account for 20% of laboratory tests. The discomfort and pain can be so severe that emergency treatment is […]
Athlete’s Foot or Fungus: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment
Athlete’s foot is not a specific athletic ability. It is a dermatomycosis, a skin infection caused by a microscopic fungus that most commonly manifests as […]
Abdominal pain: who should I see if I have a stomach ache?
“My stomach hurts!” Such stomach pains are often harmless. But sometimes they can be a sign of something more serious. When should I see a […]
Cure an ear infection naturally: 12 effective remedies
Otitis media, poor hygiene, dental problems… ear pain can have many different causes, but you should see a doctor immediately to determine the cause. As […]
Do you have any new friends? That might help protect you from diseases!
A study published in the journal Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B shows that little social interaction reduces the risk of infectious diseases. Here […]