Staphis a shorthand way to talk about theStaphylococcus aureusbacteria, which is a common cause of skin infections. Staph can also cause other infections throughout the body. It is routinely pronounced M.R.S.A., not MUR-SA. Verywell / Kelly Miller Unfortunately, some staph infections, especially invasive MRSA infections, can be deadly. This photo contains content that some people may find graphic or disturbing. The diagnosis of most skin infections is made by the pattern of symptoms and physical exam findings....

Staph food poisoning causes distressing gastrointestinal symptoms, including significant vomiting and nausea. It is an extremely common infection, with at least 240,000 cases reported each year in the United States. Fortunately, the vast majority of people recover from staph food poisoning without complications. coloroftime / Getty Images Staph food poisoning is a foodborne illness that stems fromStaph aureusbacteria. The bacteria is typically first introduced to food either from dirty hands, coughing, or sneezing onto foods....

When sliced, star fruit (Averrhoa carambola L.)has five points and looks like a star. Ripe star fruit tastes sweet with some tart, sour, or tanginess. It’s been compared to a combination of pear, green grape, and orange flavors. Priscila Zambotto / Getty Images Star fruit contains compounds that are beneficial to overall health. However, people with kidney disease and other diseases must avoid it due to potential side effects. Priscila Zambotto / Getty Images...

However, some starches contain more nutrients than others. The brain and red blood cells depend on glucose for energy. The body tightly regulates your glucose levels. BalkansCat / Getty Images However,metabolic diseaseslike diabetescan thwart this process. The types and amount of carbohydrates you eat can impact blood sugar. Foods that contain smaller sugar molecules, like fruit, get broken down in the body quicker. Yet,starchy foodswith fiber are metabolized slower and can increase satiety while stabilizing blood sugar....

Starchy vegetables contain more carbohydrates than their non-starchy counterparts. Verywell What Are Starchy Vegetables? There is no clear-cut definition of what starchy means in terms of vegetables. Verywell Examples includecornandcornstarch, potatoes and potato starch, and peas and pea starch. The less starchy a vegetable is, the less likely it will have these qualities. They contain both digestible starch andresistant starch, each with different roles in the body. Resistant starch, in particular, offers unique health benefits....

One of the critical risk factors for ED ishigh cholesterol. Therefore, it may seem reasonable to assume that taking cholesterol-lowering drugs likestatinscould potentially improve ED. But is the relationship that straightforward? Hailshadow / Getty Images Hailshadow / Getty Images High Cholesterol and ED There is no single cause of ED. Many factors can contribute, some of which are physical, and others of which may bepsychological. In most people, multiple factors are involved....

Healthcare providers sometimes use a calcium score to help decide whether to recommend treatment with a statin. However, in some people, the calcium score increases with statin therapy. This is a point of controversy and concern amongcardiologists(heart experts). Charday Penn/Getty Images This article explains why statins are used and what their relationship to your calcium score may mean. What Do Calcium Scores Mean? A calcium score of zero, measured in the coronary arteries, means there is no identifiable disease....

Managing yourmenstrual flowcan be messy sometimes, anddouchingafter your period may seem like an easy solution. But it is not. To date, there is little evidence of this. Idhi / Getty Images In some cultures, menstrual bleeding is not only considered unpleasant but taboo. Don’t Use a Douche Douchecomes from the French word for to wash or to shower. It may also be used to avoid smearing menstrual blood on a partner during sex....

There is a significant risk in this group Sexually transmitted diseasesaren’t just a problem of the young. Older people can suffer from them, too. Sex can be an important part of a person’s life, no matter what their age. redheadpictures/Cultura/Getty Images Namely, clinicians and scientists don’t spend enough time thinking or talking about older individuals having sex. Screening, however, is essential. It could save her life. Scavello I, Maseroli E, Di Stasi V, Vignozzi L....

This article breaks down what this treatment can do, as well as how to do it safely. Generally speaking, therapy for these conditions centers on resting and drinking fluids while managing symptoms. While steam inhalation doesnt kill viruses or bacteria, it may help with symptoms. However, an extensive review of the literature found no reliable evidence of this. However, you’ve got the option to unintentionallyburn yourself. When using these, see to it to read the instructions carefully to prevent contact with boiling water....

Stelara helps psoriasis by tempering theautoimmune-inducedinflammation underlying the condition. This autoimmune response causes skin cells to multiply rapidly and form psoriatic plaques. It also affects joints, causing pain, stiffness, and a loss ofrange of motion. Artfoliophoto / Getty Images This article discusses Stelara for psoriasis. It explains how Stelara works, potential side effects, and dosing information. It also provides information on the cost of Stelara and assistance programs available from the manufacturer....

These bandage wraps are typically used to treatsprains and strains. It is important, therefore, to grab the right size for the body part. The skin color also may appear bluish or purple-red. Illustration by Cindy Chung for Verywell Health You’ll need to loosen the wrap to restore circulation. Always choose the right-sized bandage for the body part. This can be tricky since body parts and the blood vessels that supply them differ in size and shape....

It also discusses the typical age for an MS diagnosis and the risks of going undiagnosed. Information from this detailed evaluation also helps rule out alternative diagnoses. Get a Neurologist Referral If you are experiencing possible MS symptoms, seeing a neurologist is essential. Verywell / Emily Roberts The National MS Societya prominent MS education and awareness organizationoffers an easy-to-navigatetoolfor finding neurologists near you. What Is an MRI? It’s the most sensitive test for detecting MS-related damage in the central nervous system....