First Aid, Remedies and Medical Terms

Eye twitching, medically known as eyelid myokymia, is a common, usually harmless condition characterized by involuntary muscle movements of the eyelid. It often appears without warning…

Sunburn occurs when the skin is overexposed to ultraviolet (UV) rays, most often from the sun. Within a few hours of exposure, affected skin may become…

Celtic sea salt is a natural, unrefined salt harvested from coastal regions of France, particularly the Brittany area. It has a grayish hue due to the…

Nosebleeds, also known as epistaxis, occur when the delicate blood vessels inside your nose break and bleed. These vessels are close to the surface and can…

Neutropenia happens when your body doesn’t have enough neutrophils, a kind of white blood cell that helps fight off infections. These cells are especially important for…

Heart rate, also called pulse, shows how many times the heart beats each minute. You can measure your pulse on your wrist using the radial artery…

Earwax, also called cerumen, plays a key role in keeping the ears clean and protected. It traps dirt, slows bacterial growth, and keeps the ear canal…

Ticks are small, blood-feeding insects that live in grassy, wooded, or brushy areas. They attach to people or animals and feed slowly over several hours. Most…

Eosinophilia occurs when the body produces a higher-than-normal number of eosinophils, a type of white blood cell. Eosinophils are essential for the immune system, helping to…

Spider bites are fairly common, especially in homes, gardens, and storage areas. Most bites come from non-venomous spiders and cause only minor symptoms, such as redness,…