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Prenatal care is no longer just about counting clinic visits or performing routine tests. As we move towards 2026, they emphasize updated global guidelines personalized, respectful and evidence-based care—designed not only to support healthy pregnancies but also to improve the overall experience of expectant parents. From flexible visit schedules to a greater focus on nutrition, mental wellness, and social support, prenatal care is evolving in meaningful ways. See what the latest guidelines mean for you. Why Are Prenatal Care Guidelines Changing? Maternal health research over the past decade has shown this quality of care matters as much as quantity. New…

A medically guided approach to overnight skin repair The skin behaves differently at night. While you sleep, blood flow to the skin increases, inflammation decreases, and cell turnover speeds up. Dermatological research shows that DNA repair and barrier recovery are most active during the night, aligning with the body’s natural circadian rhythm. This makes evening routines particularly effective for corrective and regenerative skin care. At About Face Aesthetics, we design nighttime routines that work with this biology. Our approach prioritizes barrier health first, then strategically introduces targeted treatments based on the skin’s needs on a given night. This formulation supports…

If you’re trying to lose weight but still crave cereal for breakfast, the goal is simple: choose what keeps you full so you won’t be hungry again an hour later. What makes a cereal good for weight loss (my criteria) I keep it simple. For weight loss I look for grains that are: Higher in protein (or easy protein addition with Greek yogurt/Skyr/quark)More in fiberNot too high in sugar Now let’s get to the cereal. The best cereals for weight loss Click on any cereal below to go to the details and see why it made the list. Oat protein…

A late study based on more than 15 years of national outcome data from the STS Adult Cardiac Surgery Database (ACSD) suggests that the two most commonly used multiartery coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) strategies—bilateral internal thoracic artery (BITA) and single internal thoracic artery (BITA) and single thoracic artery—long-term overall survival, with significant differences that arise depending on the age of the patient. The findings were presented as a late abstract at the 2026 Society of Thoracic Surgeons Annual Meeting, the world’s leading forum for research and innovation in cardiothoracic surgery. The study, led by Thomas Schwann, MD, of Corewell…

A 25-minute bodyweight functional workout is one of the most effective ways for beginners to gain strength, improve mobility, burn fat and improve daily movement patterns — without the need for exercise equipment. Functional training focuses on exercises that mimic real movements such as squatting, pushing, pulling, jointing and twisting. For beginners, this style of training helps improve coordination, balance and muscular endurance while laying the foundation for long-term strength and fitness. This guide will walk you through one complete 25 minute bodyweight workout routine for beginnersincluding warm-up, exercise circuits, rest periods, progression strategies and tips for maximizing results. Why…

We spend so much time on our phones, that sometimes it’s hard to remember what life was like before them. I’m 31, so box Really remember what it was like to open my Facebook account in high school and download Instagram and Snapchat in college — after most of my peers because I’ve always been a bit wary of social media. And while I use social media less, on average, than most people my age, I’m still basically tied to my notifications. I fall prey to mindless surfing and doomscrolling like no one else. On a bad week, I’ll spend…

In recognition of the importance of Cervical Cancer Prevention Month this January, INTIMINA understands that there is never enough encouragement and accessible education about preventive care. For many women, anxiety about cervical screening (tests or pap smears) can be a significant barrier. Cervical cancer is one of the few cancers that is more common in younger women, with the highest incidence in the 30-34 age group, followed by the 35-39 age group, according to figures from Cancer Research UK. Importantly, it is also one of the most preventable cancers, largely thanks to two key factors: the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine…

People with genetic mutations that leave them with LDL cholesterol of 30 mg/dL live extremely long lives. Can we duplicate this effect with drugs? Data from large trials of cholesterol lowering using statin drugs recommend that the incidence of cardiovascular events such as heart attacks would approach zero if LDL cholesterol could be reduced below 60 mg/dL for first-time prevention and around 30 mg/dL for those trying to prevent another. But is lower really better? And is it still safe to have LDL cholesterol that low? We didn’t know that until it was PCSK9 inhibitors invented. Are PCSK9 inhibitors safe…

Cells in our bodies move in groups during biological processes such as wound healing and tissue growth—but because of resistance, or viscosity, these cells can’t just slide past each other. Or can they? Using a pioneering method they developed to directly measure viscosity in a group of cells, University of Wisconsin-Madison engineers made a surprising discovery that upends our understanding of how cells move. It’s called “negative viscosity” and it promotes cells instead of hindering them. “This advance may allow researchers to develop better models of cell movement, which could lead to future applications in human health, such as ways…

There is a myth out there that emotional distress is key to a writer’s creativity and is detrimental to a writer’s mental health. When we imagine a poet or writer, we imagine them sitting in a dark quiet room with tea/coffee/alcohol and deep thought, away from the world. Most of the general population thinks that you only write when you’re in pain or something bad has happened to you. Well, I’m surrounded by the whole writing community and as far as I can see and remember there’s a mixture of both, although I don’t know all of them personally, some…