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Summer is full of fun adventures. Mornings in the garden.Camping under the stars.BBQ in the backyard.Mountain hiking.Afternoon walks. Unfortunately, it’s also the season of itchy mosquito bites, rough gardening hands, sun-damaged skin, and all the little irritations that come from spending more time outdoors. While bug spray can help prevent bites, what do you do once the itching starts? For generations, herbalists have turned to plants to help soothe irritated skin after insect bites and outdoor adventures. Today, many of these same botanicals continue to be used in skin care for their soothing and supportive properties. Let’s explore seven of…

If you’ve spent years alternating between tightly controlling your diet and feeling out of control about food, you’re not alone. One of the most common questions I hear from clients is, “How do I know if I’m really hungry or just eating my emotions?” In a world full of diet and wellness culture, we are constantly taught to outsource our physical wisdom to apps, points, and meal plans. This disconnects us from our body’s natural signals, making it difficult to differentiate between a biological need for energy and a craving caused by stress, boredom or sadness. But by cultivating self-awareness,…

Conventional TIL therapy, recently clinically validated with the US Food and Drug Administration’s approval of lifileucel for advanced melanoma, faces significant hurdles. The standard expansion procedure relies on high concentration IL-2 (3,000-6,000 IU/mL) and feeder cells such as irradiated peripheral blood mononuclear cells to promote T-cell proliferation. This approach not only complicates production, but also promotes T-cell exhaustion and requires systemic administration of a high dose of IL-2 after infusion, which carries significant risks of toxicity. In addition, tumor immune evasion mechanisms, including major histocompatibility complex class I (MHC-I) downregulation, further damage CD8+ T-cell recognition and limitation of therapeutic efficacy.…

Fildena 150 is a powerful drug widely used for treatment erectile dysfunction (ED) in men. Understanding how Fildena 150 works can help users make informed decisions about their health and improve their sexual performance effectively and safely. This comprehensive guide explores the mechanism of action, dosage, benefits, side effects and FAQs about Fildena 150. What is Fildena 150? Fildena 150 contains the active ingredient sildenafil citrate, a potent PDE5 inhibitor. It is designed to enhance blood flow to the penis, allowing men to achieve and maintain a stronger erection during sexual activity. The number 150 indicates the milligram content of…

This post may contain affiliate links where I earn a small commission for your purchase at no cost to you. Feel free to check my disclosure and terms for more information! PUBLISHED: July 2, 2026 | By Hilary Erickson For a very long time, partners were kicked out of the delivery room – they were not supportive – they just didn’t bother. But here we are in 2026 and support is more important than ever. The thing is, it doesn’t come naturally (and we didn’t watch our parents navigate it well). Today I want to give 10 tips to help…

Imagine this. A patient is sitting across from you. They understand everything you explained—insulin resistance, blood sugar dysregulation, and the role of food choices in their metabolic health. They nod throughout the consultation. As they leave, they turn around and say, “This time I’m really going to do it.” Three months later, they returned. Nothing has changed. If you’ve worked in healthcare or coaching for any length of time, this scene is uncomfortably familiar. It raises a question that most educational programs do not ask: If information alone changed behavior, wouldn’t every patient succeed? Shouldn’t every professional be properly equipped…

A blood test can help identify which patients with colon cancer that has spread to the liver are more likely to benefit from chemotherapy after surgery, according to research presented today at the ESMO Gastrointestinal Cancers Congress 2026. The Phase II GALAXY study was conducted by researchers from Japan’s Hyogo Medical University, along with partners such as the University of Oxford, in the United Kingdom. The study found that among patients who underwent upfront surgery and had detectable circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) after surgery, those who received adjuvant chemotherapy had significantly better outcomes than those who did not. At four…

The runs, the trots, the green apple Quickstep. You’ve heard all the nicknames for it, but even hearing something as cute as “bubble guts” doesn’t improve diarrhea, especially during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Just last week, I got a call from someone in a panic: “Leah, this is so bad. I’m so uncomfortable. I thought you must have been constipated during pregnancy.” The caller was not wrong – constipation can be common during pregnancy. Hormones like prostaglandins – which help signal your gut that it’s time move things around – tend to slow down during pregnancy. Even still, constipation does not…

Junior Nsemba has become a dominant striker for Wigan Warriors, helping his side work towards the top of the Super League table in 2026. And, with his side heading into the exciting ‘Magic WKND’, where every team competes on the same pitch for a festival feel, Nsemba will be hoping to get the progress he has seen his fans most in recent months. To that end, the 6-foot-5 player provided M&F with his three favorite exercises for maximum results. With the Rugby League World Cup taking place later this year, Nsemba is hoping to build some momentum on the Magic…

Could a common over-the-counter anti-inflammatory drug become a new weapon against drug-resistant TB? Early findings suggest immune benefits, but larger trials are needed to determine whether these translate into improved patient outcomes. Study: Adjuvant ibuprofen in extensively drug-resistant and extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis: an open-label phase IIA pilot clinical trial. Image credit: george martin studio/Shutterstock.com Adding ibuprofen to standard treatment for highly drug-resistant tuberculosis did not improve clinical outcomes in a pilot trial, although the anti-inflammatory drug showed signs of reducing inflammation, according to a study published in Nature communications. Can ibuprofen improve outcomes in drug-resistant tuberculosis? Tuberculosis (TB) is an…