A 2024 study raised questions about whether higher circulating xylitol levels may be associated with cardiovascular events and increased platelet acti
Sudden vomiting in adults can result from gastroenteritis, food-related illness, migraine, medication effects, pregnancy, or other causes. Some illnes
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Fainting, also called syncope, occurs when the brain temporarily receives inadequate blood flow. A brief episode can result from dehydration, standing
Most sore throats improve as the underlying cause resolves, especially when caused by a respiratory virus. Warm or cool fluids, appropriate pain relie
Most people with RSV are contagious for about three to eight days, and they can spread the virus one or two days before symptoms begin. Some people wi
Walking pneumonia is an informal term for milder pneumonia, often associated with Mycoplasma pneumoniae. It can be contagious when caused by an infect
Body aches and fatigue without fever can follow poor sleep, strenuous activity, viral illness, medication changes, nutritional deficiencies, or chroni
A temperature around 100.4°F (38°C) or higher is commonly considered a fever in adults, although the significance of a reading depends on the measurem
A red, swollen throat, enlarged tonsils, white patches, or tiny red spots on the palate may occur with strep throat. None of these appearances confirm