Brighter Skin at What Cost? Skin-Lightening Could Be Risking Your Health
Skin bleaching is common among individuals of color in the U.S. Skin-lightening practices are widespread in the U.S., especially among individuals of color – particularly…
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Hidden Danger in Herbal Remedies – How Ayurvedic Medicine Can Cause Lead Poisoning
A recent paper published in the CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal) highlights a case of lead poisoning in a young woman due to Ayurvedic medications and…
Scientists Warn: Common Household Cleaning Products Emit Hundreds of Hazardous Chemicals
Household cleaning products contain hazardous VOCs, posing health risks and contributing to air pollution. Green and fragrance-free products are safer alternatives. A peer-reviewed study by…
Walking Wonders: Fewer Steps Than Thought for a Longer Life
Daily step counts necessary for health benefits may be less than what was believed earlier, suggests the largest examination on this topic to date. The…
A Health Paradigm Shift: Prescription for Free Fruits and Vegetables Linked to Better Heart Health
Prescriptions for free produce were associated with reduced blood pressure, blood sugar, and body mass index, finds a new study in Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and…
The Illusion of Health: New Study Reveals That One Third of Normal-Weight Individuals Are Obese
Researchers from TAU’s School of Public Health within the Faculty of Medicine analyzed the anthropometric data of approximately 3,000 Israeli men and women. They determined…
Stunting Successfully Reversed – New Research Challenges WHO’s Guidelines
Currently, the WHO does not advise the use of nutrient supplements for children with stunted growth. However, a recent study from the University of Copenhagen…
Unmasking Economic Inequality: New Study Disproves Theories Linking Poverty to Poor Decision Making
A global study led by a researcher at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health and published in the journal Scientific Reports reveals that economic disparities…
Harvard Study: Sticking to a Mediterranean Lifestyle Can Reduce Your Risk of Death
The study is one of few to explore the health advantages of the Mediterranean diet outside its native context and evaluate the overall health benefits…
Protect Yourself This Cold Season: How To Inactivate Common Cold Viruses
There is something we can all do to prevent the common cold virus RSV from spreading: disinfecting hands and surfaces as well as gargling with…
Warning – These 3 Common Jobs Are Linked to an Increased Risk of Ovarian Cancer
Individuals in the sales, retail, clothing, and construction sectors may also be at risk. Prolonged exposure to agents such as talc and ammonia could be…
Scientists Discover Simple Way to Boost the Effectiveness of Popular Emergency Contraceptive Pill
According to a randomized controlled trial recently published in The Lancet, combining the anti-inflammatory drug piroxicam, often prescribed for arthritis pain, with the levonorgestrel emergency…
New Study Uncovers Unexpected Side Effect of Daily Aspirin Usage in Older Adults
A recent analysis of data from the landmark ASPREE trial revealed that prolonged daily aspirin consumption increased anemia risk by 20 percent in individuals predominantly aged…
New Research: High Levels of Lean Muscle Might Protect Against Alzheimer’s Disease
Additional research is required to elucidate the potential biological pathways, according to the authors of the study. High levels of lean muscle could protect against…
Just 20 Minutes a Day: New Research Reveals That Even Moderate Daily Activity Can Protect Against Depression
Recent findings from the University of Limerick, Ireland, indicate that even moderate daily physical activity can reduce the risk of depression. Researchers from the University…
Hormone Therapy Linked to 24% Increased Risk of Dementia
An increase was observed even in individuals who used it for a short term around the age of menopause; despite the unclear causal connection, it…
Widely Prescribed Drug Linked to Brain Injury, Job Loss, and Suicide
Researchers at CU Anschutz have found a connection between the use of benzodiazepines and long-term neurological complications. According to a recent study conducted by researchers…
Warning: Columbia University Uncovers High Metal Levels in Blood of Marijuana Users
A Columbia University study found high metal levels in marijuana users’ blood and urine, highlighting potential health risks and emphasizing the need for consistent regulations….