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 ...

Blood in the stool is often caused by hemorrhoids, but it can also be a sign of more serious conditions like cancer. Contact a healthcare provider if you find blood in your stool, as it is not normal.

Eating foods like yogurt, lean proteins, and vegetables can support healthy white blood cell levels. Medicines like Neupogen and Granocyte can help increase white blood cells. Getting enough sleep, ...