Drinking too much alcohol is linked with an increased risk for six different types of cancer, according to a new national cancer progress report. [1] In 2019, about 1 out of every 19 cases of cancers were attributed to drinking alcohol yet more than 50 percent of Americans don’t know that alcohol can increase the […]
XEC Is the New COVID Variant
As the summer COVID surge driven by the so-called FLiRT variants finally appears to be subsiding, American health authorities fear a new variant called XEC — which is swiftly spreading through Europe — may help drive another wave of illness in the United States. This latest coronavirus variant has shown strong growth in Denmark, Germany, […]
Schizophrenia: Signs and Symptoms
There are five main symptoms of schizophrenia: delusions, hallucinations, disorganized speech, disorganized movements, and negative symptoms, which refers to a loss of ability you previously had, such as a new lack of emotional expression. These symptoms fall into one of several broader categories, per the American Psychiatric Association (APA): positive symptoms (those which are abnormally […]
5 Seriously Strange Skincare Ingredients for Lively Skin!
I’ve been writing about skin care products for quite some time now. One of the things I’ve noticed is how it is constantly changing and evolving. The more people become conscious of ingredients, the more the industry veers towards safer, greener options and the more labelling we see on our products. Ten years ago you […]
Coffee Protects Against Heart Disease and Diabetes
Drinking several cups of coffee each day may do more than give you a pick-me-up. A new study suggests that it might also help reduce your risk of developing multiple conditions like heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes. For the study, researchers examined data on about 172,000 healthy adults who reported information on their […]
Obesity: What are the Major Reasons Behind it?
Obesity is one of the biggest health problems that are occurring commonly in most people. Probably, it occurs mainly due to conditions like metabolic syndrome in the body. It also includes high blood pressure, elevated blood sugar, and some poor blood lipid profile. On the other hand, a lack of metabolism will lead you to […]
New Study Finds More Than 3,600 Chemicals From Food Packaging in Humans
Every day, people interact with various forms of food packaging, from shrink-wrap to plastic takeout containers. But many experts are concerned that the convenience these items offer may come with an invisible cost — exposure to harmful chemicals. A new study has detected more than 3,600 “food contact” chemicals in human urine, blood, and breast […]
Cutting Back on Certain Ultraprocessed Foods Can Slash Diabetes Risk
Potato chips, hot dogs, frozen pizza, sugary cereals, and other ultraprocessed foods are packed with additives that add little or no nutritional value. In fact, they might even increase the risk of an early death. Now new findings suggest that people who eat too many highly processed foods face a higher chance of developing type […]
New AirPods Pro 2 Can Double as Hearing Aids, FDA Says
Some people with hearing loss may soon be able to use the new Apple AirPods Pro 2 earbuds as over-the-counter hearing aids. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Apple’s “Hearing Aid Feature” software, which can amplify sound for adults with mild to moderate hearing loss. [1] The software, which will be available […]
Ebglyss, a New Biologic Treatment for Atopic Dermatitis, Gets FDA Approval
People with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis, the most common form of eczema, don’t always get adequate relief from topical treatments like steroid creams and ointments. Now they have a new option: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) just approved Ebglyss (lebrikizumab-lbkz), a biologic treatment for adults and children ages 12 years and older. This once-a-month […]