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A urinary tract infection (UTI) is among the more common types of infection, especially for women. As many as 50% of women could end up with a UTI during their lives, and for many women, it happens multiple times. While UTIs aren’t as common for men because of differences between the sexes, they can still occur. Since the urethra in women is close to the anus, it’s easier for bacteria from the anus to reach the urethra and then go to the bladder. Women also have a shorter urethra than men, so bacteria don’t need to travel as far. A...

Toenail fungus, also known by the official name Onychomycosis, is a silent and largely superficial infection that more than 5% of the population will struggle with at some point in their lives. Toenail fungus is typically marked by the yellowing of the toenail as well as its eventual transition to a thickened, brittle surface. What causes toenail fungus? Well, typically sweaty shoes, damp environments, and dirty socks are to blame. Fungus thrives in dark, warm, and damp environments, and it can easily spread. Think of a gym locker room or your shoes after a long day hiking. Article Navigation #13...

There are few things in this world more annoying than getting an ear infection. In addition to feeling generally congested, your head also has an aching sensation, making you miserable. When you contract an ear infection, you immediately want it to go away. But how do you make an ear infection go away? What can you do to soothe the pain and irritation? Fortunately, there are tons of home remedies for ear infection available. Here is a list of 22. Olive Oil One of the best home remedies for ear infections is to use olive oil. Olive oil provides tremendous...

What is FIR? You might remember from your high school physics class that the sun is eight minutes from the earth at the speed of light. The sun is the source for most of our light, and it creates solar radiation. That radiation is electromagnetic, and it’s defined by wavelength. The whole electromagnetic spectrum contains what we see (i.e., visible light), but it also contains six other components: radio waves, microwaves, infrared waves (IR), ultraviolet waves (UV), X-rays, and gamma rays. The wavelength for visible light falls between IR and UV. (1) Our sensory systems process sunlight in several ways....