Laura Wheatman Hill

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Laura Wheatman Hill lives in Portland, Oregon with her two children. She blogs about parenting, writes about everything, and teaches English and drama when not living in an apocalyptic dystopia. Her work has appeared on Parents, JSTOR Daily, Parent Map, She Knows, and others.

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A pill bottle spilling out white tablets: Niacin flush: Causes, treatment, and prevention

Health Education

Niacin flush: Causes, treatment, and prevention

Niacin flush may be slightly uncomfortable, but it is temporary and resolves on its own

An older adult touching the area near their eye and looking in the mirror: Skin tag on eyelid

Health Education

Skin tag on eyelid: Causes and treatment

You may be tempted to remove a skin tag yourself, but it’s best to see your healthcare provider who can safely diagnose and remove it

Women of different ages smiling: Turmeric benefits for women

8 turmeric benefits for women

There are lots of reasons to use this spice in meals or as a supplement

Scattered yellow gel cap supplements: Best time to take lysine

Best time to take lysine

Some supplements, like lysine, are better absorbed on an empty stomach

A healthcare provider carrying a bag of produce: Are nightshades bad for you?

Are nightshades bad for you? Dispelling the myths

Nightshades have a bad reputation, but many nightshade vegetables are highly nutritious and safe to eat

A female listening to a female physician: What causes watery discharge?

Health Education

What causes watery discharge? Related conditions and treatments

There’s typically no need to worry about watery discharge unless it’s accompanied by symptoms of an infection

A calendar with five days marked with red hearts: How to make your period end faster

Health Education

How to make your period end faster

There hasn’t been enough research to prove whether anything but birth control can help end your period faster

Woman surrounded by question marks and holding her palms up: Why are my palms itchy?

Health Education

Why are my palms itchy?

Itchy palms are usually caused by dry skin, burns, skin conditions, or infection

A woman standing with her finger in her left ear

Health Education

Why is my left ear ringing? Causes of tinnitus in one ear

Ear ringing causes include hearing loss, loud noises, trauma, earwax, or underlying medical conditions

Urine sample cup for UTI test and antibiotic tablet

Best antibiotics for UTIs in females

Find out why some antibiotics for UTIs in females are more commonly prescribed than others

Baby sitting on a highchair: can you give babies Benadryl

Can you give babies and toddlers Benadryl?

If your baby has an allergic reaction, you may wonder if you can reach for the antihistamine

Picture of a dog - amoxicillin for dogs

Amoxicillin for dogs

This penicillin antibiotic may be prescribed for your four-legged friend in these instances

Image of a cat - benadryl for cats

Can cats have Benadryl?

Here is why your veterinarian may prescribe the antihistamine to your feline friend

bottle of pills - drugs to avoid with diverticulitis

Meds to avoid with diverticulitis

Learn which medications can cause painful symptoms

Relieve diverticulitis pain fast

Health Education

Fast diverticulitis pain relief

Treat symptoms with remedies like tea, pain medications, and foods to relieve constipation

bananas and grapefruits - foods to avoid when taking carvedilol

What to avoid with carvedilol

These food and drinks reduce the blood pressure medication’s effectiveness

Prednisone increase sunscreen risk

Prednisone and sun sensitivity

What you need to know about sun safety while taking this steroid medication

An anxious dog tearing up bedding _ amitriptyline for dogs

Amitriptyline for dogs

If your pup is so nervous it’s causing self-harm or property damage, it may be time for a prescription solution

dog with a leash in its mouth - clonidine for dogs

Clonidine for dogs

Here is how this blood pressure Rx can be used to help dogs with anxiety, behavioral modification, and more

Dog holding a toy - trazodone for dogs

Trazodone for dogs

If your pup is feeling nervous or depressed, this medication may help

Packet of benadryl - Benadryl overdose

Benadryl overdose 101

It’s possible to take too much of this over-the-counter antihistamine. Here’s what to do.

Colorful salad in a bowl - prediabetes diet

Best prediabetes diet

A diet high in protein, whole grains, and greens helps stabilize blood sugar

dog holding a stethoscope - can dogs get sore throats

Can dogs get sore throats?

Your four-legged friend can catch viruses, just like humans can—and luckily there are ways to treat these symptoms

calico cat - famotidine for cats

Famotidine for cats

This common heartburn medication is used to treat a range of gastrointestinal issues in cats

cinnamon sticks and ground cinnamon - health benefits of cinnamon

7 benefits of cinnamon

This popular spice can help regulate blood sugar, improve heart health, and more

Health Education

Gestational hypertension 101

The complications of high blood pressure during pregnancy range from uncomfortable to life-threatening, but you can take steps to prevent and manage this condition

Dog barking - hydroxyzine for dogs

Hydroxyzine for dogs

This prescription medication can be very helpful for pets with eczema

A couple with their dog - prednisone side effects in dogs

Prednisone for dogs

This commonly prescribed steroid medication can treat a variety of conditions in your pet

person with a bandaid over vaccine site - what to avoid after flu shot

Health Education

What to avoid after the flu shot

For the most part, you can go back to life as normal—with these considerations

package of medication - Can kids take Zofran?

Can kids take Zofran?

If your child has particularly bad nausea, here are your options

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