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Newborn little bodies are susceptible to a long list of unpleasant conditions, and the yeast infection known as thrush often causes alarm in new parents. Luckily, thrush is not usually as serious as it is annoying, but regardless parents should keep an eye on it — especially in very young babies. So how well do you know thrush? Take the quiz to find out! Take the Quiz Read more
Thrush is a term that women rarely concern themselves with prior to motherhood. Defined by A.D.A.M., thrush is: A yeast infection of the mucous membranes of the mouth and tongue. Thrush is caused by forms of a fungus called Candida. This organism lives in your mouth and is usually kept in check by healthy organisms that also live there. Like many fungi, thrush thrives in warm and moist Read more
DrSugar is in the house, and she's answering your health-related questions. Dear DrSugar, I have been experiencing severe stomach pains for about four months, as well as other lesser symptoms like fatigue and skin breakouts. So far, my doctor is leaning toward the all-encompassing diagnosis of IBS, which obviously can only be "managed" (so far unsuccessfully) with lifestyle changes. I have tried Read more
