
Eggs: Are they good or bad for my cholesterol? - Mayo Clinic
Mar 7, 2024 · Chicken eggs are an affordable source of protein and other nutrients. They're also naturally high in cholesterol. But the cholesterol in eggs doesn't seem to raise cholesterol levels the way some other foods, such as those high in trans fats and saturated fats, do.
Egg allergy - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic
Jun 11, 2022 · Eggs are one of the most common allergy-causing foods for children. Egg allergy symptoms usually occur a few minutes to a few hours after eating eggs or foods containing eggs. Signs and symptoms range from mild to severe and can include skin rashes, hives, nasal congestion, and vomiting or other digestive problems.
Asthma diet: Does what you eat make a difference? - Mayo Clinic
Dec 7, 2023 · People with more-severe asthma may have low vitamin D levels. Milk, eggs and fish such as salmon all contain vitamin D. Even spending a few minutes outdoors in the sun can increase vitamin D levels. Avoid sulfites. Sulfites can trigger asthma symptoms in some people.
Don't get tricked by these 3 heart-health myths - Mayo Clinic
Apr 24, 2019 · And eggs contain healthy nutrients, including vitamins A and D, as well as protein. Long-term population studies show that eating an egg a day hasn't been linked to higher rates of heart attack or stroke. But beware the side of bacon and cheese, which can raise your risk.
Bird flu (avian influenza) - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Jun 8, 2024 · Use hot, soapy water to wash all surfaces that have come into contact with raw poultry, meat, seafood or eggs. Cook food fully. Cook chicken until it reaches an internal minimum temperature of 165 F (74 C). Cook eggs until the white and yolk are firm. Egg dishes, such as quiche, should reach 160 F (71 C).
Egg allergy - Diagnosis & treatment - Mayo Clinic
Jun 11, 2022 · In this test, the skin is pricked and exposed to small amounts of the proteins found in eggs. If you or your child has egg allergy, a raised bump (hive) may develop at the test location. Allergy specialists are generally best equipped to perform and interpret allergy skin tests.
Low-phosphorus diet: Helpful for kidney disease? - Mayo Clinic
Jan 11, 2023 · Lean beef, eggs, lamb, wild game, or poultry, seafood or other fish without "phos" in the ingredients: Chocolate or caramel, including chocolate drinks and candy bars: Jelly beans, hard candy, fruit snacks or gumdrops (in moderation)
Female infertility - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic
Aug 27, 2021 · The quality and quantity of a woman's eggs begin to decline with age. In the mid-30s, the rate of follicle loss speeds, resulting in fewer and poorer quality eggs. This makes conception more difficult, and increases the risk of miscarriage. Smoking.
Primary ovarian insufficiency - Symptoms and causes
Oct 20, 2023 · Primary ovarian insufficiency occurs when the ovaries stop working as they should before age 40. When this happens, the ovaries don't make the typical amounts of the hormone estrogen or release eggs regularly. The condition often leads to infertility. Another name for primary ovarian insufficiency is premature ovarian insufficiency.
Pinworm infection - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic
Jun 4, 2022 · When you scratch the itchy area, the eggs cling to your fingers and get under your fingernails. The eggs then get transferred to other surfaces, such as toys, bedding or toilet seats. The eggs can also be transferred from contaminated fingers to food, liquids, clothes or other people. Pinworm eggs can survive for two to three weeks on surfaces.