Have you ever woken up with swollen eyes or puffy eyelids and wondered why? Many people blame allergies, lack of sleep, or stress. While these are common reasons, there’s another cause that often goes ...

Swelling in the legs, or peripheral edema, is often caused by poor circulation, fluid retention, inflammation, or underlying health conditions such as venous insufficiency, kidney disease, or heart ...

A Mississippi State University medical entomologist has gained social media fame for his "Bug World" videos. Jerome Goddard's videos focus on disease-carrying insects like mosquitoes, ticks, and lice.

Hereditary angioedema (HAE) causes severe soft-tissue swelling when C1 inhibitor (C1-INH) dysfunction increases bradykinin, and added inflammation can worsen episodes. Food triggers vary, but studies ...

Ice helps reduce swelling and pain by narrowing blood vessels and limiting blood flow. You can use heat to relax tight muscles and improve blood flow after 48-72 hours of injury. Applying ice for ...

Alexandria Nyembwe is a registered nurse and health writer. She has worked in street medicine serving populations experiencing homelessness in Skid Row Los Angeles as well as in cardiovascular care in ...