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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 don't get sick.Chanintom Vanichsawangphan/EyeEm/Getty Images It's 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 glass thermometers or rectal thermometers with soap and water. A thermometer should be cleaned be...

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 you have headaches at least 15 days per month, and migraines make up 8 or more of them. A migrain...

How to know if you're nearsighted or farsighted and the best ways to treat it How to know if you're 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 it's more difficult to see objects close to you. Both nearsighted and farsighted vision can be treated with glasses, contac...

» Herpes isn't curable, but you can manage it with medication - here's what treatment options are available Herpes isn't curable, but you can manage it with medication - here's 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 periodic outbreaks of sores or blisters. Oral herpes is contracted through mouth to mouth contact...

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