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As breast cancer survival rates continue to rise—4.3 million women in the U.S. are currently living with a history of the disease, and in the next 10 years that number is expected to increase by another million—heart health has become an increasingly important part of survivorship care. Some breast cancer treatments, while life-saving, can also put stress on the heart, raising important questions about who might benefit from closer monitoring. But does every breast cancer survivor need to see a cardiologist? A new article published on JAMA Oncology and led by UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center researchers Patricia Ganz,…
Chiara Ceseri B-Girl SpiderGirl, is a member of the Italian breaking team. You’ll find her moving around on stage or on Instagram, sharing her love for the break. She is the winner of the Winner 1VS1 B-Girl Championship. She is a breakdancer, confirmed as Italian champion of the category at the Italian Fidesm Championship in Rimini in the 16-18 age category. A new important result for the young athlete from Pontassieve, who again in July was awarded at the Salone d’onore del Coni in Rome by Federal President Laura Lunetta and CONI President Giovanni Malagò during the 2024 champions award…
We’ve been painting our faces forever (literally) Makeup is not new.It is one of mankind’s oldest art forms – a universal language of power, beauty, protection and sometimes pure chaos. Before there were palettes and primers, people mixed metals, ashes, bugs, and even poison to get the “look.”Every era’s makeup told a story — about status, identity, survival or rebellion. Let’s take a journey through 5,000 years of contouring, creativity and questionable chemistry. 1. Ancient Egypt: The Birth of the Smoky Eye 👁️ The Egyptians invented the concept of it makeup with a purpose.Men and women wore bold eyeliner not…
Julia Hussein – Editor-in-Chief Julia has 30 years of professional experience as an obstetrician, public health practitioner, development worker, researcher, author and science editor. He has worked with NGOs, universities, funding agencies, governments and the United Nations in many countries in Asia, Africa, Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean. She now prefers to spend her time helping others write, publish, and communicate their research and knowledge about science and public health. Julia is based in Aberdeen, Scotland and joined SRHM in 2018 as Editor-in-Chief. What is your background and journey to become the Editor-in-Chief of SRHM? I originally…
Ready in just 30 minutes, these peanut butter banana oat bars filled with chocolate chips are soft, chewy, and full of flavor. Kid-friendly, gluten-free and easy to make, they’re the perfect healthy bedtime snack! This blog post is sponsored by Terry Naturally®. Thank you for supporting the brands that make this blog possible. As always, opinions are my own. This recipe is a family favorite. Here’s why! I don’t know about you, but in my house with two wild little boys, we need Grab-n-go nutritious snacks that are quick and easy to make. I’m certainly not against buying bars at…
Protecting the UK’s rare and threatened plants requires precision, expertise and the right technology. At the National Trust’s Plant Conservation Center (PCC), staff use a Monmouth Scientific Class 2 biosafety cabinet to propagate sensitive species in completely sterile conditions. The equipment allows the PCC to protect both personnel and facilities while increasing the success of vital maintenance operations. Image credit: Monmouth Scientific For experts at the center, dissemination is both an art and a science. Working with fragile species, some on the brink of extinction, requires absolute precision and sterile conditions. Techniques such as inoculation and tissue culture, where flower…
Walkout push-ups are a powerful bodyweight movement that combines strength, mobility, flexibility and core stability in one smooth flow. Whether you’re a beginner looking to build upper body strength or an advanced athlete aiming to improve functional fitness, this dynamic compound movement deserves a place in your workout routine. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explore the benefits, proper form, variations, and structured push-up workouts. Plus, you’ll find tips on how to progress, avoid injury, and get the most out of every rep. Walkout Push Up A guide to core strength and stability Walkout push-ups are a hybrid bodyweight exercise that…
Horrors and scares are everywhere on Halloween, but nothing is scarier than your child’s stomachache after candy. You know, the one they come down with every year, about 10 minutes after they rip open the first candies and start the carnage. There’s nothing wrong with indulging in a few sweet treats on Halloween, but it’s no fun when your little ones (or not-so-little ones) get the tummies after the sugar kicks in. There are a few reasons why a stomach ache happens, none of which will surprise you too much. “Candy is made of nutrients and non-nutrients,” said Dyadin Esharif,…
Innovation is reshaping diagnostics. The rise of home testing is disrupting and, in most cases, significantly improving the way basic health care needs are addressed. However, like all disruptive innovations, not all solutions are as reliable, rigorously tested or responsibly marketed as they are assumed or required. As a result, home diagnostics have received negative attention in the last couple of years. In the case of home male fertility testing, there are options: some provide accurate, reliable, clinically applicable results that enhance convenience for both patients and clinicians, while others provide incomplete, inaccurate, or unreliable information. Do you know your…
If you’ve missed the news for the past few years, partially hydrogenated fats are dead, and with them trans fats. Long live healthy fats!But not so fast, unfortunately. The truth is a bit more complicated, as the departure of one common processed fat only makes way for another, and understanding trans fats and healthy alternatives is more important than ever.It should be no news that trans fats are an unhealthy choice, one that has been used in the food industry for decades.In recent years, the regulations surrounding hydrogenated fats have changed. But what hasn’t changed is the processed food industry’s…