After six years as a sex educator, what made me question my birth control options?
Concerns Around Hormonal Contraception on Social Media Milly Evans, a sex educator, has a deep understanding of contraception. Yet, as she approached the idea of getting a hormonal coil (IUS), she was overwhelmed with doubts about its suitability for her body. Her social media was inundated with posts that discouraged hormonal contraception. It led her […]
Acting CDC director postponed publication of research highlighting advantages of Covid vaccines
CDC Delays Covid Vaccine Study Release Last month, the CDC was anticipated to publish a study indicating that Covid vaccines significantly lower the chances of severe illness. However, Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, the agency’s acting director, postponed its release due to methodological concerns. This study was meant to appear in the CDC’s leading scientific journal, the […]
Two easy eating practices associated with reduced weight, research reveals
Keeping a healthy weight might be influenced not just by what we eat but also when we eat. A study in the International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity suggests that two habits are associated with a lower body mass index (BMI): lengthening the overnight fasting period and having breakfast early. This research was […]
Six indicators that you might be consuming excess vitamins, from skin issues to headaches.
Understanding the Risks of Excess Vitamin Intake Many individuals believe that taking extra vitamins can only be beneficial. In fact, the CDC suggests that about 75% of Americans use at least one dietary supplement, contributing to an industry valued at $60 billion, which seems set to expand further. Popular supplements like vitamin D, magnesium, vitamin […]
Beef tallow: The greatest cooking enigma in America. I dedicated a week to uncovering it.
The Revival of Beef Tallow in American Kitchens Creating beef tallow kicks off with obtaining suet, which is the white fat surrounding the kidneys of grazing animals like cows and sheep. After trimming away any blood clots or connective tissue, you dice it into small pieces. Slow-roast the scraps until they melt into a clear […]
Dear Abby: Eye tests can do more than just protect your sight
Eye Health Concerns and Family Dynamics DEAR ABBY: As an ophthalmologist, I specialize in eye care and wish to address a common belief about eye health. Many people think that eye diseases only affect older adults. While it’s true that aging increases the risk for issues like age-related macular degeneration, glaucoma, and cataracts, younger people […]
Study finds unexpected connection between marital status and cancer risk: ‘Obvious indication’
Link Between Marital Status and Cancer Risk Research from the University of Miami indicates that adults who have never married are substantially more likely to develop cancer. This finding is drawn from an extensive study involving over 4 million Americans across 12 states. The study revealed that the heightened risk pertains to nearly all major […]
An author shares advice on proper bowel habits for better gut health.
A recent survey by the American Gastroenterological Association reveals that 40% of Americans deal with troublesome bowel symptoms that disrupt their daily lives. That’s quite a significant number! On a more positive note, Dr. Trisha Pasricha introduces the concept of “poophoria.” This is her term for a state where bowel movements are not only easy […]
These women underwent breast removal to prevent cancer, but then they experienced pain.
Three weeks after her mastectomy, Sophia Bassan began experiencing a sharp pain under her right armpit. In the months that followed, she felt painful jolts shooting through her chest and back. It got to a point where her body was so sensitive that sometimes she couldn’t even wear a shirt or lift a fork to […]
Woman Finds Out She Has Vulvar, Cervical, and Anal Cancer After Discovering Her Husband’s Infidelity of 30 Years
NEED TO KNOW A woman in Florida discovered her husband had been unfaithful, leading her to contract human papillomavirus (HPV). Shortly after, she received a diagnosis of vulvar, cervical, and anal cancer, all associated with HPV. Now, seven years post-diagnosis, she continues her painful cancer treatments and shares her story to raise awareness about the […]