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At 10 weeks pregnant, it is impossible to feel your baby move. No, you cannot feel the baby at 10 weeks pregnant. Typically, it will take 6-15 weeks more to feel the baby bump and the baby’s movements. If you are skinny or a seasoned mommy, you sense vibrations or flutters at 13 weeks. The...

Plant sterols or phytosterols are found naturally in vegetable oils and several fruits. Plant sterols were initially discovered to have cholesterol-lowering properties in the 1950s when they were extracted from vegetable fats or oils and pine trees and tested for efficacy.  Plant sterols are preferentially absorbed by the intestines in place of cholesterol, decreasing cholesterol...

Things to know about cuts, scrapes (abrasions), and puncture wounds Readers Comments 5 Share Your Story If a wound if won’t stop bleeding or there are signs of infection, you should contact a doctor. Washing a cut or scrape with soap and water and keeping it clean and dry are all that is required to care for...

Things to know about pulmonary edema Picture of the alveoli and lungs What is the medical definition of pulmonary edema? Pulmonary edema refers to the filling of alveoli in the lungs by fluid leaking out of the blood. What causes pulmonary edema? Pulmonary edema may be caused by a number of cardiac or non-cardiac conditions....

Things to know about heart (cardiovascular) disease Coronary artery disease is the main cause of heart attacks. Heart disease refers to various types of conditions that can affect heart function. These types include: Coronary artery (atherosclerotic) heart disease that affects the arteries to the heart Valvular heart disease affects how the valves function to regulate...

Things to know about encephalopathy Hepatic encephalopathy can occur when your liver stops filtering toxins from your blood. The causes of encephalopathy are numerous and varied; they include infections, anoxia, metabolic problems, toxins, drugs, physiologic changes, trauma, and other causes. Encephalopathy is a general term that refers to brain disease, damage, or malfunction. The major...

Things to know about heart attack It cannot be overemphasized how important it is to seek prompt medical attention when symptoms suggesting a heart attack occur. Early diagnosis and treatment save lives, and delays in obtaining medical assistance can be fatal. A heart attack results when a blood clot completely obstructs a coronary artery supplying blood to the...

What does a gnat look like? Gnats are tiny (about 1/8 inch long), dark, mosquito-like flies with antennae and long legs. One of the most effective ways of getting rid of gnats inside your house is to handle the breeding ground. Gnats are small flies you may see in your sink or around your lit...

COPD can eventually restrict activities and diminish the quality of life for many people. Episodes of shortness of breath or breathlessness (medically called dyspnea) occur in individuals with severe, life-limiting conditions, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). These episodes may last for a few seconds to hours and occur periodically. An episode of breathlessness...

What causes the common cold? The common cold is a viral infection that affects your nose and throat. There is no cure for the cold while breastfeeding, so you’ll need to give it time to clear up. A common cold is usually harmless, even though it can make you feel terrible. Oftentimes, the best treatment...