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Genital herpesis a sexually transmitted infection (STI). Not everyone with genital herpes will have symptoms. Some people may get sores and flu-like symptoms if they have genital herpes. Twenty47studio / Getty Images In people with a vagina, genital herpes can also cause an unusual discharge. Some people with a vagina may develop symptoms, including discharge. Some people who have genital herpes may get an unusual vaginal discharge. Vaginal discharge can be healthy and normal....

Symptoms of genital herpes can include a discharge from the genitals that can have a distinct smell. Genital Herpes Discharge There are two types of genital herpes discharge: vaginal discharge and penile discharge. Vaginal Discharge Vaginal discharge is common. Getty/Tetra Images The fluid the vagina normally secretes keeps the area safe from infection and clean. It should be clear, sticky, and have a mild and mostly neutral scent. Penile Discharge Penile discharge or discharge from sores on the penis are signs of genital herpes....

Key Takeaways Ginger is regarded as one of the best natural remedies when it comes to curbingnausea. It may also lessen post-operative nausea and vomiting. Does Ginger Ale Help With Nausea? Photo Illustration by Amelia Manley for Verywell Health; Getty Images. But ginger ale thats made with actual ginger can likely help with nausea for more than one reason. But that doesnt mean any soda is a good option for nausea relief....

Gluten may cause inflammation in people who are sensitive to it. This can lead to gastrointestinal symptoms like stomach pain, bloating, and vomiting. Many popular foods, including baked goods, cereals, and pizza, are commonly made with these grains. AJ_Watt / Getty Images Most people with celiac disease have certain variants of the HLA-DQA1 and HLA-DQB1 genes. Not everyone with these genes has celiac disease, however. Who Is at Risk for Inflammation from Gluten?...

People still use green tea today because it’s rich in antioxidants and purported to have many health benefits. Green tea has even been touted as anall-natural acne treatment. But how effective is green tea, really, at preventing and treating acne breakouts? Cheryl Chan/ Getty Images And should you add it to your acne treatment routine? What Is Green Tea? Green tea is prepared from the fresh leaves of theCamellia sinensisplant....

It is unlikely that wearing a hat causes hair loss that would not have occurred anyway. This pop in of hair loss is related to hormones and genetics. If you’re regularly losing more than 100 hairs per day, that’s considered shedding. kate_sept2004 / Getty Images Wearing a hat is unlikely to cause hair to fall out that wasn’t already on its way out. Fungal infections can cause hair loss and can be contagious....

For transgender Americans, access to necessary health care can be fraught with challenges. Not surprisingly, the Obama and Trump administrations took very different approaches to ACA Section 1557. But the Biden administration has reverted to the Obama-era rules. sturti / Getty Images In 2020, the Trump administration finalized new rules that rolled back the Obama administration’s rules. The Trump administration’s rule was subsequently challenged in various court cases. Section 1557 of the ACA applies those same non-discrimination rules to health plans and activities that receive federal funding....

The theory is that hydrogen peroxide can introduce oxygen into cancer cells and kill them. This article explains how hydrogen peroxide therapy is proposed to work. Natt Boonyatecha / Getty Images What Is Hydrogen Peroxide Therapy? Natt Boonyatecha / Getty Images Hydrogen peroxide is a chemical compound produced by every cell in the body. Upon contact with catalase, an enzyme from the liver, hydrogen peroxide breaks down into oxygen and water....

Many people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) experience night sweats. These tend to happen consistently, but may also be intermittent. Adequate sleep helps regulate theimmune systemand potentially reduce inflammation. andresr / Getty Images However, there are several ways to help manage night sweats and improve sleep quality. Causes It may be difficult to pinpoint the exact cause of IBD night sweats. A fever may spike several times over the night, causing your body temperature to rise and fall....

Take all of your medications as prescribed and never stop taking your insulin as a way to lose weight. You don’t need to go through these changes alone. Diet An important part of avoiding weight gain is monitoring your total calorie intake. Science Photo Library / Getty Images Your weight is the balance between the number of calories you eat and the number of calories you burn. Watching your portion sizes and the bang out of food that you eat helps to prevent weight gain....

Oral iron supplements may cause or worsen constipation Some iron supplements can causeconstipation. Because the human body does not produce iron, we must get this mineral from food. Some people have a hard time keeping their iron at healthy levels. Carol Yepes / Getty Images You may need an iron supplement if you’re free to’t increase iron levels through your diet. This article will explore the link between iron and constipation....

Hot sleepers tend to feel too warm and sweaty at night. On the other hand, Bonney said that cold sleepers tend to feel chilly while they sleep. Bonney said that both types can affect your sleep and circadian rhythms. MarcoVDM/Getty So, is being a hot sleeper better than being a cold sleeperor vice versa? Is there anything you could do tosleep betterbased on temperature? Heres what experts say. How Common Is Being a Hot Sleeper vs....

Knee creaking can be a sign that you’ll eventually developosteoarthritis (OA), but not always. Use, injury, andosteoarthritis, often called wear-and-tear arthritis, can damage or wear away cartilage. Theknee jointis where three bones come together: Meanwhile,bone spurssometimes make the grinding worse. filadendron / iStock These are small projections of abnormally formed bone. They found that those who noticed noisier knees were more likely to develop OA in those joints. Not everyone with knee noise develops OA, and plenty of peoplewithoutjoint noises do....