The Cancer Risk No One Talks About (Until Now)
For decades, alcohol has been marketed as a way to unwind, celebrate, and socialize. But what if that nightly glass of wine or weekend cocktail carries hidden risks? A new advisory from the U.S. Surgeon General is shedding light on a lesser-known danger of alcohol use disorder: alcohol’s link to cancer. As more people rethink […]
Accutane Survival Guide: 10 Things to Avoid
Like most teenagers, I went through many years of acne breakouts that made me want to cry and hide my face from my friends. Although we were told that it’s just a “passing phase” and we would “grow out of it,” in fact, acne can be a persistent and hard-to-treat condition that carries on well […]
Why Endometriosis Awareness Matters
“Period pain is normal” is a term women with endometriosis hear too often. And while that may be true to some extent, extreme pelvic pain alongside menstrual periods is not normal and may indicate that endometriosis could be an underlying condition. March is Endometriosis Awareness Month, a time to spread awareness about this condition that impacts […]
Are Your Kidneys OK?
The human body can manage with reduced kidney function for a long time, often without showing any signs. This is why World Kidney Day 2025’s theme is, Are Your Kidneys OK? Detect early and protect kidney health. While chronic kidney disease has no cure, if it is caught early enough, measures can be taken to […]
Deep Vein Thrombosis Awareness
March is Deep Vein Thrombosis Awareness Month, a combined effort to inform people about this common medical condition and its potential serious complication, pulmonary embolism. DVT affects 900,000 Americans yearly, but many don’t know much about it. Most are unaware of the risks, symptoms, and ways to prevent it. Throughout the month, health organizations work […]
Eating Disorders and the Power of Acting Early
Eating disorders are among the deadliest mental health issues, with someone in the USA losing their life due to an eating disorder every 52 minutes. Many people don’t realize the challenges that make recovery hard, such as limited knowledge about these disorders and how deeply they affect people. This year’s Eating Disorder Awareness Week theme […]
The Sound of Music: A Path to Wellness
Music Therapy Month is celebrated in the UK each March, recognizing how music therapy can positively impact people of all ages and abilities. Music strongly impacts emotions, influencing how people feel in different ways. It can create feelings of happiness, sadness, energy, excitement, or calmness. These emotional effects don’t require formal music therapy to be […]
New Year Resolution? Schedule Your Annual Check-Up.
For those still finalizing their resolutions, scheduling an annual check-up with a primary care doctor is a good one to add to the list of health goals this year. Many people skip their yearly physicals, and although healthy adults may not need exams as frequently, regular visits are especially important for individuals with a family […]
Understanding Topical Corticosteroids for Skin Conditions
Topical corticosteroids could well be considered the unsung heroes of dermatology. They can have the ability to work on even the most stubborn skin conditions where other lotions and creams have failed. These creams and ointments come in different strengths, from mild to mighty, and have the power to tackle a wide range of conditions, […]
Mental Health Conversation–Time to Talk Day
As a nutritionist, I spend a lot of time listening to people share their health journeys. Often, the conversation moves away from diet and gets deep into emotional blocks or mental health conditions such as depression and anxiety that are deeply intertwined with and dictate many lifestyle choices. I’ve been trained to talk about sensitive […]
