Hair Relaxer and Cancer Risk: What to do When You Fall Victim
Recent research findings have linked chemical relaxers, also known as perm solutions, to an increased risk of uterine and ovarian cancer. While it may sound unrelated, one is exposed to several toxic chemicals during hair straightening and relaxing treatments. And when misused or over a long period, such chemicals can cause significant harm. Aside from…
HbA1c Self-testing Deemed Feasible for Black Adults with Type 2 Diabetes
HbA1c self-testing was deemed feasible in a cohort of Black adults with type 2 diabetes, though HbA1c values are slightly lower with self-testing compared with the use of a DCA laboratory device, according to study data. In findings from the Texas Strength Through Resilience in Diabetes Education (TX STRIDE) clinical trial, participants had an overall…
How To Handle the Aftermath of Medical Malpractice
Medical malpractice is more common than you imagine, and the painful part is that you get wronged by a person you trust with your health and life. Countless patients report negligence or malpractice every year. Unfortunately, such incidents may have dire consequences, such as pain and suffering, disfigurement, disability, and mental anguish. Victims often end…
Low-Fat Versus Low-Carb Diet? It’s a Draw
For decades researchers have sought to find the best diet to help people achieve the elusive goal of permanent weight loss. In the context of a worsening obesity epidemic and massive efforts underway to attempt to curb it, health professionals and the public are hungry for an answer. What diet will best help us improve…
10 Ways How to Avoid Drug Addiction
Today’s society is struggling with a growing drug addiction problem. It’s an issue that affects everyone, from teens to adults and even entire families. However, you may take precautions to keep you and people in your immediate vicinity safe from this potentially lethal ailment. Let us look at ways to avoid drug addiction. From knowing…
The Evolving Research on Dietary Fats: What You Need to Know
Over the years, our knowledge and understanding of the human body has constantly changed and evolved. Due to constant research and studies by thousands of scientists, we learn many different things, sometimes making prior research obsolete. The structure and biology behind the human body can sometimes be very complex and hard to understand, even for…
5 Nutritional Steps Towards a Healthy Heart- What No One Tells You
Introduction Taking care of health and hygiene is essential for everyone, irrespective of job role, class, race, etc. It is the crucial commodity that helps you survive in an environment better. Darwin’s theory of natural selection also highlights the importance of physical to compete and stay in the world. Hence, it is essential to seek…
7 Reasons You’re Not Losing Weight as Fast as You Want
Weight loss isn’t as simple as most experts make it out to be. It goes beyond calories out minus calories in. Weight loss requires hard work, discipline, and consistency. And more often than not, your genetics and hormones may impact how much weight you lose. If you’ve been on a weight loss journey for some…
Inositol Supplementation Might Reduce Gestational Diabetes Incidence and Severity
Gestational diabetes is a common complication of pregnancy, with a global incidence of 16.7 percent in 2021. It is associated with an increased risk of pregnancy complications and long-term health outcomes for both mother and baby. Supplementation with inositol has been studied as a potential intervention for gestational diabetes, and a recent meta-analysis provides specific…
How To Overcome Your Apprehension About Dentures
Sitting in the dentist’s chair is stressful, but you cannot avoid it. You must absolutely get your half-yearly check-ups and address any dental issues sooner than later. The thought of getting dentures is daunting, and the anxiety is understandable. After all, it is a giant leap after living your whole life with natural teeth. You…