Unless you’ve been living on a far-off island with no internet connection or television service, you’ve probably heard of Ozempic. It’s the drug that started out as a diabetes drug, until it was discovered that it is impressively effective for weight loss. A few celebrity endorsements later and bam – Ozempic for weight loss was...
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Your liver isn’t lounging around doing nothing all day. This powerhouse organ performs over 500 functions daily. It’s your personal detox center, energy storage facility, and chemical processing plant rolled into one biological machine. Your liver filters toxins, breaks down fats, and produces clotting factors that help your blood thicken and stop bleeding when you’re injured. When you...
Lucie Morris-Marr, an award-winning journalist and author of Processed, was living a full life when she received a devastating stage-four bowel cancer diagnosis. This journey taught her how what we eat can have serious long-term impacts. She began questioning the bacon sandwich and other foods she had trusted for years. Her story shows how small...
Butter is a staple in many households and has been for generations. It has many diverse uses and is typically used as a bread spread, as well as for baking and cooking. Many of your grandma’s favorite recipes more than likely require a fair dose of butter. However, new research has revealed some concerning information...
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to shape the way we live, work, and interact with one another. While many countries have made progress through vaccinations and updated treatments, the virus itself remains active and constantly evolving. Recently, health officials identified a new COVID-19 variant called NB.1.8.1, adding fresh challenges to an already complex public health landscape....
Mesothelioma is a cancer that begins as a growth of cells in the mesothelium, a layer of tissue covering organs. This occurs when the DNA of mesothelial cells changes, resulting in the rapid growth of cancerous cells. The biggest risk factor for the development of mesothelioma is exposure to asbestos. Asbestos fibers are very strong...
The topic of self-pleasure at work might sound strange, but Nadia Bokody openly says it’s helped her manage stress. Nadia, the former global editor of the website SheSaid, revealed that she sometimes takes masturbation breaks during the workday. She explained that instead of reaching for coffee when overwhelmed, she chooses something that instantly helps her...
Endometriosis is a chronic, inflammatory condition that is neither fully understood nor easy to diagnose. People with this condition can go undiagnosed for years, seeking one doctor after another for their symptoms. Unfortunately, many finally hear the answer after surgery — one of the most invasive ways to receive a diagnosis. Fortunately, the Royal Australian...
A new Spanish wine study is looking for 10,000 volunteers to drink wine every day for four years. Sounds like a dream, right? But scientists aren’t just having fun- they want to figure out how daily wine affects heart health and overall wellbeing. The research focuses on middle-aged adults at risk of heart disease, aiming...
It can often be quite difficult to get a good night’s rest. Maybe you had a stressful day that is affecting your ability to sleep, or you are a particularly light sleeper. There are a number of reasons that people often turn to using sleep medications to help them get better rest. However, a group...
Having a hysterectomy is often recommended for women dealing with certain reproductive health issues. However, a new study suggests that having an early hysterectomy before 50 may increase your chance of developing heart disease. Even for those women who end up taking estrogen afterwards, the risks are not entirely canceled out. Let’s find out more...
You’ve probably seen those incredible Ozempic (semaglutide) before-and-after photos flooding your social media feeds. People are losing weight fast with serious transformations. But there’s something nobody’s talking about in those posts. While the pounds are melting off their bodies, something else is happening to their faces. And it’s not what you’d expect. Doctors are calling it “Ozempic mouth,” and it’s aging people’s...