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The difference between canker sores and cold sores and how to effectively treat both Sarah Fielding,Jason McKnightDec 15, 2020, 04:36 IST The key difference between cold sores and canker sores is where they are located on your mouth.Indeed/Getty Images Cold sores occur on the outside of the mouth and are caused by the herpes simplex virus. Canker sores are blisters inside the mouth that can occur due to injury, nutritional deficiencies, and bacterial infection. Both cold sores and canker sores will resolve on their own, but topical ointments can help ease symptoms. Cold sores and canker so...

How long a yeast infection lasts and the best ways to treat your symptoms INSIDER 12/15/2020 insider@insider.com (Madeline Kennedy,Irena Cabrera) © Evgen_Prozhyrko/Getty Images If your yeast infection lasts longer than a week, you may need treatments like Monistat. Evgen_Prozhyrko/Getty Images A yeast infection typically lasts about a week, but more severe infections can last longer. Mild yeast infections may go away on their own, but moderate to severe infections require over-the-counter antifungal creams or prescription medicine. To avoid yeast infections, use antibioti...

What is the keto diet and how it helps your body burn fat through ketosis INSIDER 12/11/2020 insider@insider.com (Madeline Kennedy,Samantha Cassetty,Katie Walsh) © Alexander Spatari/ Getty Images The keto diet isn't for everyone and may exacerbate heart conditions and cause nutrient deficiencies. Alexander Spatari/ Getty Images The keto, or ketogenic, diet, cuts carbohydrates in your diet and promotes fat and protein. Many people who start the keto diet will lose weight in the first month. The keto diet isn't for everyone and can lead to nutrient deficiencies if done lon...

Money can be filthy - here's how to protect yourself from getting sick Jennifer Larson,Tania ElliottDec 12, 2020, 06:04 IST Money changes hands so much that it inevitably picks up pathogens along the way.boonchai wedmakawand/Getty Images Money is known to carry germs, both on paper currency and coins. Paper money is considered a fomite, which is an inanimate object that is likely to carry pathogens. There is no perfect way to sanitize money, but you can protect yourself from germs by handling currency with gloves or frequently washing your hands. You never know where bills and coins have b...

5 of the best home remedies for acid reflux INSIDER 12/11/2020 insider@insider.com (Madeline Kennedy,Atif Iqbal) © michelangeloop/Getty Images Taking Deglycyrrhizinated licorice (DGL) can help reduce inflammation in your esophagus. michelangeloop/Getty Images Home remedies for acid reflux include taking deglycyrrhizinated licorice (DGL), eating smaller meals, and avoiding drinking coffee. You should also avoid trigger foods that slow down digestion, like cheese, fried foods, processed snacks, and fatty meats. Eating smaller meals throughout the day, rather than three larg...