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How to clean and disinfect your thermometer - and how often you should do it Geetha Srimathi,Jason R. McKnightJan 13, 2021, 22:49 IST You should disinfect thermometers to make sure others using them dont get sick.Chanintom Vanichsawangphan/EyeEm/Getty Images Its important to clean a thermometer before and after using it to prevent the spread of germs. To disinfect a digital thermometer, you can use an alcohol-based wipe with at least 70% concentration, or rubbing alcohol. You can also clean g...

8 different types of migraines and how to know which is causing your symptoms Madeline Kennedy,Ilan DananJan 12, 2021, 04:19 IST Migraines can come with symptoms like head pain, nausea, or vision loss.Westend61/Getty Images Common migraine types include retinal migraines, menstrual migraines, or vestibular migraines. You can also have a migraine with or without aura, which is when there are visual symptoms like flashing lights or brightly colored lines. Migraines can also be chronic, meaning...

How to know if youre nearsighted or farsighted and the best ways to treat it How to know if youre nearsighted or farsighted and the best ways to treat it Madeline Kennedy,Benjamin BertJan 12, 2021, 04:19 IST Visiting an eye doctor can help you diagnose any vision problems like being nearsighted or farsighted.andresr/Getty Images Nearsighted means you can see objects nearby, but far away objects are difficult to see. Farsighted means you can see objects far away, but its more difficult to see o...

» Herpes isnt curable, but you can manage it with medication - heres what treatment options are available Herpes isnt curable, but you can manage it with medication - heres what treatment options are available Tabitha Britt,Lauren DemosthenesJan 8, 2021, 04:19 IST Herpes is an incurable condition, however, certain medications can help reduce herpes outbreaks.BSIP/UIG/ Getty Images Herpes is an incurable, though common, virus that affects the mouth and/or genital area and is characterized by pe...

Some causes of a weakened immune system are out of our control, like age and autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis and Crohns. However, there are

» A fever is rarely a reason to go to the hospital - heres what to do if you or your child has a fever A fever is rarely a reason to go to the hospital - heres what to do if you or your child has a fever Nicky LaMarco,Dipesh NavsariaDec 30, 2020, 04:22 IST Infants 3 months or younger should be taken to a healthcare professional if they have a temperature of 100.4 °F or higher.Jose Luis Pelaez Inc/Getty Images The hospital is not the first place you should consider going if you have a fever. ...

How to tell whether you have pink eye, allergies, or both Lindsay Kalter,Jason R. McKnightDec 29, 2020, 03:50 IST Pink eye can be caused by allergies or an infection.Prostock-Studio/Getty Images Pink eye is a catch-all term for multiple kinds of conjunctivitis that may be caused by irritants, viruses, bacteria, or allergies. Conjunctivitis caused by bacteria or a virus often occurs along with a cold or symptoms of a respiratory infection. Conjunctivitis caused by allergies is linked to your en...

You cant boost your immune system overnight, but you can strengthen it with some simple lifestyle changes. When done consistently for several weeks, drinking