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With Dr. LeahPharmD & Cancer Researcher — Founder, EpiLynx by Dr. Lia | June 1, 2026 | 5 minutes reading You’ve got your skin care in order. You’ve found fragrance-free products that don’t cause your reactions. And then you reach for your lipstick – a product you’ve been using for years – and realize you have no idea what’s in it. For anyone with celiac disease, this is the category of makeup that matters most. Here is the science and the solution. Why lip products are the highest risk makeup category for celiac disease The fundamental issue is simple: lip…

By Serah Malaba, its Co-CEO Tikoan African non-profit organization working with governments, health providers and local community-based organizations to redesign healthcare systems for adolescent girls in sub-Saharan Africa. **** As health leaders, policymakers, civil society organizations and communities gather in Mombasa for the 9th RHNK AYSRHR Pan-African Scientific Conference this week, one question stands above all others: who is funding the thriving service and the future of Africa’s girls? The World Health Summit in Nairobi set the agenda for African health dominance: integration of care, domestic financing and systems built to outlast donor cycles. Now we have to…

Same dinner different dish [SDDP] for Picky Eaters who won’t eat what you packPreparing lunch at school for a picky eater doesn’t mean you’re doing something completely different. Learn how to use the Same Dinner Different Plate method for lunch boxes — from a registered dietitian mom of four.Since September you have been preparing the same four meals. Your child still rejects two of them. And you’re starting to wonder if you’re just going to send in a sleeve of crackers and call it a day for the rest of the school year.Sound familiar? You are not alone—and you are…

Researchers from ETH Zurich have developed an active ingredient that slows the progression of typical Alzheimer’s symptoms in mice. This new substance protects nerve cells and could in the future ease the suffering of Alzheimer’s patients. The active ingredient also has anti-aging effects. “Compound 10” is how Ursula Quitterer refers to the chemical compound her team has developed that could slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease. Quitterer is Professor of Molecular Pharmacology at ETH Zurich and has so far tested the active ingredient first in mice, revealing promising results: the typical death of nerve cells seen in dementia is significantly…

What does society expect from a bride? Who cares about the endless cycle of expectations from Indian brides and how does it affect them? How do these unrealistic and unfair expectations create a multitude of anxieties and unpleasant situations in relation to the laws? India is a country with a diverse culture, whether you marry outside your community or within your community, you will come across different sets of family rituals and customs. Forget inter-caste and inter-faith marriages, it turns out to be a lifetime challenge for most of the couples. But no bride could escape the heavy baggage of…

Summary: Gonorrhea usually does not go away on its own, even if the symptoms seem to be getting betterThe infection can be treated and cured with medicationGonorrhea does not always cause symptoms. you can have it and not know it If you are wondering if gonorrhea will go away on its own, the short answer is no. Sometimes the symptoms are minimal and sometimes they are severe. They can be easy to miss or very obvious. They may remain consistent or come and go. But none of these things mean you don’t have an infection or that you shouldn’t get…

We are officially in the post-school energy slump. You know the one: kids come home tired, hungry, and somehow also have to get to an activity, a friend’s house, home, or all of the above. These no-bake peanut butter oat bars it’s just the kind of snack I love to have stashed away in the freezer for those moments. They’re chewy, nutty, slightly sweet, and easy to grab when everyone needs something satisfying, stat! As a nutritionist and mom of three, I know a thing or two about snacks kids love. It needs to offer some staying power without making…

Many studies have linked exposure to nature to a wide variety of health benefits, from improved cognitive function to lower blood pressure and better mental health. Other research has found connections between the human microbiome and time spent outdoors. But an overlooked, understudied player in this relationship is the set of microbes found in the nose, or the nasal microbiome. Researchers at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science recently set out to bridge that gap. In a study conducted at the museum—and by inviting 111 museum visitors to join the cohort—microbiologists identified nasal microbial signatures and patterns associated with…

Preeclampsia, a multisystem, hypertensive disorder, often afflicts expectant mothers after 20 weeks of gestation. This disorder affects nearly 5 to 8% of all pregnancies worldwide. Preeclampsia is the third leading cause of both maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality. Detection of early signs of preeclampsia during pregnancy and taking preventive measures is therefore imperative to manage the disease and avoid any adverse outcomes. This article is an overview of the risk factors, signs and symptoms to look out for, and the approach to diagnosis, all to facilitate early detection of preeclampsia. What is pre-eclampsia? Preeclampsia is a life-threatening blood pressure…

Researchers from the University of Cincinnati and Ohio State University found that adults with developmental disabilities who had integrated care were less likely to go to the emergency room or be hospitalized than others who were not. Posted on Journal of Disability and Health, Their study found that adults with developmental disabilities may be better served using integrated care health centers that co-locate physical and mental health services The retrospective cross-sectional study examined inpatient and outpatient encounters of 6,706 adults with developmental disabilities from 2022 to 2023 who were patients in two health care models offered at the University of…