Add this common skin condition to the list of ailments that Ozempic can improve. Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is an inflammatory disorder that causes lesions that affects at least 1 in 100 people and is strongly associated with obesity. Treatments include weight loss, antibiotics, anti-inflammatory drugs, surgery and laser therapy — and possibly eventually semaglutide, the …
A shocking new study reveals that nearly 200 chemicals linked to breast cancer are being used in food packaging, and worse yet, dozens of carcinogens may find their way into the body. “There is strong evidence that 76 known or probable breast carcinogens from food contact materials recently purchased around the world can be found …
This is fantastic news for coffee lovers! A new study finds that consuming six extra servings of flavonoid-rich foods a day can lower the risk of dementia by 28%, especially for those with high blood pressure, depression and high genetic risk. The greatest risk reduction was seen in people who consumed at least two of …
A year after undergoing his first eye and partial face transplant, Aaron James is finding beauty in everyday life. He can finally appreciate solids again – smelling is a simple pleasure – and he doesn’t wince when he looks in the mirror. And while most people hate the DMV, James happily traded in his driver’s …
Forget crowd size — a new study confirms that conservatives boast slightly larger amygdalas, the part of the brain that plays a key role in identifying and responding to potential threats, compared to liberals. “A slightly larger amygdala simply highlights the brain’s increased sensitivity to issues related to [the] need for security, reduction of uncertainty …
Your beer glass may soon get smaller — and this time, it’s not about shrinking. A group of UK scientists – interested in finding innovative ways to encourage the public to cut down on excessive alcohol consumption – have published the findings of a study involving a dozen pubs, bars and restaurants where pint glasses …
They need to take the “Miss” out of “Mississippi.” Finding the “perfect” city to live in is difficult for anyone, but the definition can vary depending on whether you’re a man or a woman. But a new study has found that the worst possible metropolis for women is Jackson, Mississippi, with a paltry 23.41 out …
