Where are the sinuses in the face?  Sinuses of the face are also known as paranasal sinuses (1). Paranasal sinuses are hollow cavities in the bones of the face and skull, connected to the nose.  These hollow spaces inside the bones increase bone volume without increasing their weight or mass. The surfaces of these sinuses […]

Common reasons for forehead headache It is common to experience a headache occasionally (1). Headaches have different patterns and associated features. What are the common forehead headaches causes, then? Some headaches involve the forehead predominantly, while others target the back of the head (occipital region) or sides of the head (temples) (2). Headaches are of […]

Walking and blood glucose management Diabetes is quite prevalent in the United States of America. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a 2021 study estimated that 29.7 million people in the United States, which is 8.9 percent of the U.S. population, had been diagnosed with diabetes mellitus (1). Sugar control is a […]

Calcium deposits in breasts: Should you be concerned? Calcium deposition in the breast is also known as breast calcification. It is not uncommon to find white spots on breasts in mammography (radiological investigation). These white spots indicate tiny calcium deposits (1). Calcium deposits can be of great concern as sometimes they signal serious underlying diseases. […]

Can you survive skin cancer: Is skin cancer fatal?  Skin cancer survival depends upon the type and the stage of cancer. Basal cell carcinoma has the most positive outcomes among all skin cancers, while melanoma is the most serious (3, 8). Survival is determined as a five-year survival rate after diagnosis. It is an estimated […]

What causes period cramps (Dysmenorrhea)? It is quite normal to feel discomfort, pain, or cramps right before and during the initial days of your period (1). During your period, your uterus contracts to expel the inner lining (2). Prostaglandins are the chemicals responsible for causing the uterus to contract. The crampy pain that most women […]

Sharp pain under the breast when breathing in: Possible reasons Sharp pain under the breast or chest pain has various causes, from heart-related serious pathologies to stomach-related benign reasons (1). Following are the different diseases that can cause sharp pain in the breast region: Pain due to the lungs  Lung infection, also known as pneumonia, […]

Kidney pain and frequent urination: What do they mean? Kidneys are paired organs under the lower ribs at the back, one on each side of the spine. Kidney pain is a dull pain in your back (left or right side), stomach region, or lateral side (1). Kidney pain results from various diseases. Most of these […]

Diabetes and headaches: What is the connection? Fluctuations in blood glucose levels in diabetic patients due to lack of control over their blood sugar levels can cause headaches. The term sugar headache encompasses headaches due to high as well as low sugar levels in diabetics, as described below: Can high blood sugar cause headaches? Yes, […]

Do kidney stones cause back pain? Other causes of back pain Kidney stones can cause back pain (1). Kidney stones are small solid masses composed of minerals and other substances present in the urinary tract (2). Other names for kidney stones are renal calculi and nephrolithiasis. Causes The exact cause of a kidney stone depends […]

Causes of inner thigh pain during pregnancy and in the third trimester Pregnancy is a physiological process lasting almost 40 weeks in normal cases. It involves a lot of hormonal and physical changes due to the new fetus forming inside your womb. These changes may bring discomfort, along with the excitement of welcoming a baby […]

Magnesium and gallbladder: What is the link? The gallbladder is a pear-shaped organ on the right side of your abdomen, undersurface of the liver. It connects with the liver through ducts that carry bile from the liver to the gallbladder (1). The gallbladder works as a storage organ for bile. When we eat meals, especially […]

171/101 blood pressure: Is it dangerous? Blood pressure has two components: systolic, the higher number or top number, and diastolic, the bottom number. Systolic occurs when the heart contracts and pumps blood with force, while diastolic is the pressure during the resting phase between the heartbeats (1). Blood pressure is measured in millimeters of mercury […]

What are hydration & dehydration? Before we get into dehydration, let’s define what hydration is. Hydration is the process of having sufficient amounts of water or fluid to aid numerous processes in the body essential for maintaining physiological balance (1). Water is a vital component in the human body, essential for hydration and life (2). […]

What is zygomatic bone pain and its causes? Before going into the details of zygomatic bone pain, you should know where the zygomatic bone is located and what it is.  Zygomatic bone pain: What is it, and where is it located? Zygomatic bones are paired bones located on both sides of the face. They form […]

119 over 77 blood pressure: Is it good or bad? Before discussing the meaning of 119 over 77 blood pressure numbers, we should start with what is blood pressure.  What is blood pressure? Blood pressure is the force that your blood is applying against your blood vessels. There are two numbers: systolic and diastolic. Systolic […]

Tooth pain leading to headache and eye pain: What is the connection? In many cases, headaches or eye pain that we sometimes experience stems from dental problems. So what is the link between them? Let’s explore it in more detail. Can tooth pain lead to headaches? Yes. Due to many reasons, toothache can lead to […]

Is Brown Sugar Bad For You? Brown sugar is a conventional sweetening agent made by sugarcane processing, creating its unique flavor (1). Sugar is part of our diet. Though it gives us a lot of calories, there are multiple harms associated with sugar, especially added or artificial sugars (2, 3). Brown sugar is a sugar […]