“New method: colonoscopy will no longer be an invasive examination” — what’s the real story? There are newer, less-invasive ways to examine or screen the colon, but the headline is misleading if it suggests that conventional colonoscopy has been replaced. One important technology is colon capsule endoscopy. You swallow a capsule containing a tiny camera, …
Taking certain medications? Important heart and blood-clot safety facts The headline is important, but there isn’t one list of medications that simply “cause blood clots.” The risk depends on the particular drug, dose, your health conditions, and what other medicines you’re taking. Some medication groups deserve particular attention: Estrogen-containing medicines: Certain combined hormonal contraceptives and …
Constant phlegm in your throat: what could be causing it? If you repeatedly feel mucus or phlegm in your throat, the cause is often something relatively common and treatable. It doesn’t necessarily mean you have a lung disease. Common causes Postnasal drip — Mucus from allergies, sinus irritation, a cold, or nasal congestion can drain …
High blood sugar: 12 symptoms to know If the headline is referring to high blood glucose (hyperglycemia), the symptoms can be useful warning signs—but symptoms alone cannot diagnose diabetes. Some people, especially early in type 2 diabetes, have few or no symptoms. Twelve commonly reported signs are: Increased thirst Frequent urination, including waking at night …
“Stop urinating at night: eat bananas this way” — does it work? This is a common social-media health claim, but eating bananas in a particular way has not been proven to stop nighttime urination. Bananas are nutritious and contain potassium, but there is no good evidence that eating a banana before bed—or combining it with …
What does ear hair say about your health? Ear hair is usually a normal part of aging, especially in men, and by itself doesn’t tell you that something is wrong with your health. A few points are worth knowing: More ear hair with age: Hair follicles can become more active or more noticeable as we …
That sounds like a viral “what would you do?” headline, but without the photo or the rest of the post, there isn’t enough information to know what the kitchen actually looked like. If you’re referring to a specific viral story, send me the image or link and I can explain what you’re looking at and …
If you often get leg cramps at night, what could it mean? Nighttime leg cramps are very common, especially as people get older, and most cases are not a sign of a dangerous disease. They usually involve a sudden, painful tightening of the calf, foot, or thigh muscles during sleep. Often, the exact cause isn’t …
Waking up with a dry mouth at night: what might your body be telling you? Waking up with a dry mouth doesn’t automatically mean something is wrong. Saliva production naturally decreases during sleep, and breathing through your mouth can make the dryness much more noticeable. M Mayo Clinic +1 Common causes Mouth breathing or snoring: …
If you’re sharing this because you want to know whether the claim is accurate, the key point is: Colonoscopy has not been made “noninvasive” across the board. There are already less-invasive alternatives, but each has limitations. C Cancer.gov +1 FIT stool testing: No procedure is required. If the result is positive, a colonoscopy is generally …
