Laura Schober

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A fungal sinus infection, also called fungal sinusitis, is when fungus causes an infection of the sinuses. The sinuses are air-filled cavities in the head that produce mucus (snot), which drains out of the nasal (nose) passages. It is important for the sinuses to drain properly to keep your nasal passages free of bacteria, germs, and allergens. Symptoms of a fungal sinus infection include headache, stuffy nose, facial pain or pressure, and nasal drainage.

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Nastasic / Getty Images Iron is an essential trace mineral in foods like lean meats, poultry, nuts, seeds, and seafood. It is necessary for growth, cell functions, hormone production, and neurological (nervous system) development. Iron is also essential for creating hemoglobin, a protein in red blood cells that transports oxygen from the lungs to tissues.

1 month ago | health.com | Laura Schober

Photophobia is an abnormal sensitivity to light. It is associated with dry eye disease, migraines (severe, recurrent headaches), and traumatic brain injury (TBI). Research has found that people with light-colored eyes, such as blue and gray eyes, are more sensitive to light than people with dark-colored eyes, such as brown eyes. Several studies have found that people with light-colored eyes are more sensitive to the effects of light than people with dark-colored eyes.

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Ekaterina Vasileva-Bagler / Getty Images Chilblains, or pernio, occurs when small, itchy, swollen lesions form on the skin after exposure to cold, damp, or dry conditions. Chilblains can also occur after exposure to infections such as COVID-19 and hepatitis. The lesions may appear red, purple, or dark blue. They can blister or form open sores if not treated promptly, causing symptoms such as burning, tenderness, or extreme itching.

1 month ago | health.com | Laura Schober

Bone health is essential for muscle strength, movement, and balance. As you age, the risk of osteoporosis, a condition that causes bones to become weak and fragile, increases. Bone density is a measure of the amount of minerals, such as calcium, in the bones. Bones with higher levels of minerals are stronger and less likely to break than bones with fewer minerals. There are ways you can slow and prevent bone loss, even if you have osteoporosis.