Author: healthtost

A Simple Beginner’s Guide to Skin Care for Teens and Kids: Where to Start (and What to Avoid) As someone who is currently navigating the world of beginner skin care for teenagers in my home, this topic has become… shall we say very real. I’m actively learning how to guide both a young boy and a young girl at the beginning of their skin care journey — answering questions, correcting TikTok “tips,” and gently explaining why you wash your face with soap and a rub is not, in fact, movement. Between the first breakouts, the fluctuating oil levels, and the…

Hello friends! Happy Friday! what are you doing What are you doing this weekend? I hope all my friends in the winter storm path are staying safe and comfortable. This weekend, we have an NCL event at the food bank, a date night (!) and a barre class. I also wrestle with these little puppies in between to work for some IHP units. Last week, I had an amazing little trip to San Diego for our brain. We have events a few times each year and I always look forward to the opportunity to think and share ideas and learn…

An international panel of medical experts recently proposed major revisions to how doctors measure the success of treatment for a common – and often serious – skin complication of stem cell transplants. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) Consensus Project Task Force recently published a report of their sophisticated approach in the journal, Transplantation and Cell Therapy. CDI faculty member Rachel Rosenstein, MD, Ph.D., co-authored the report. With her colleagues, she helped present ways to develop better response criteria for clinical trials that assess the impact of treatment on skin involvement in graft-versus-host disease. Cutaneous chronic graft-versus-host disease (cGVHD) occurs…

UMERELaboratory First Skincare Updated October 15, 2025 — aesthetic education, not medical advice. 6–8 minutes With Wendy Ouriel, MS Skin science Barrier function TL;DR The effectiveness of retinol depends on controlled oxidation and a supportive pH environment.1 Stacking retinol with oxidants (eg, some forms of vitamin C), low pH acids, or strong moisturizers without lipid support can increase the risk of irritation and TEWL.2, 3 A pace of stimulation and recovery, with first barrier care, yields more consistent results in the long run.4 On this page · Retinol Chemistry (Why Context Matters) · The hydration paradox · The dam as…

Maternal nutrition during pregnancy shapes a child from the ground up, starting long before birth. Essentially, good food feeds the tiny cells and every bite matters for the future. Healthy habits lay a strong foundation that helps the baby grow quickly. On the contrary, bad choices carry many risks, as science clearly shows. The Development Foundation The role of maternal nutrition in the development of the fetus is huge, essentially because the organs need specific nutrients to form properly. For example, protein builds tiny muscles while iron carries oxygen to the baby’s developing brain. What stands out is the timing.…

The 21st century has graced us with a number of technological advances:High speed internet.Telescopes that now give us images of Black HolesNanotechnology will help improve manufacturing, healthcare, climate change and agriculture.Cauliflower pizza crust.The health/fitness sector has also benefited. Trainers have the ability to work with clients from around the world in real time. We also have the ability to measure things like line speed and heart rate variability through apps on our phone. All of this provides data to help us gauge our “readiness” to train each day.But seriously, cauliflower is now used to make pizza crust! Even more miraculous…

The MYC cancer gene cloaks tumors by suppressing the alarm signals that normally activate the immune system. This finding from a new study offers a promising way to improve existing cancer treatments as well as develop new ones. Could this signal a change in the way we think about cancer treatment? At least in the lab, the evidence suggests it might be. An international research team has succeeded in deciphering a key mechanism that controls the growth of pancreatic cancers. Scientists have identified a possible central mechanism by which cancer cells protect themselves from attack by the body’s own immune…

For many Americans, eating disorders (EDs) and substance use disorders (SUDs) are not separate challenges. Many live with both.Indeed, more than one in four people with an ED would also meet criteria for a co-occurring SUD. Similarly, up to 35 percent of people with an alcohol use disorder or other SUDs have eating disorders. These co-occurring conditions occur at higher rates among women. Research shows that approx Half of all women with ED also have SUDand approx 16 percent of women with a SUD report that has ED.The co-occurrence of these conditions is a pressing public health problem with profound…

By analyzing the frequency of bowel movements in more than 268,000 people, researchers are discovering how thiamine-processing genes shape bowel motility, link constipation and diarrhea to shared biology, and point to new therapeutic possibilities for IBS and related disorders. Study: Genetic dissection of stool frequency implicates vitamin B1 metabolism and other active pathways in the regulation of gut motility. Image credit: LumenSt/Shutterstock.com A recent study in Intestine focused on identifying genes and mechanisms involved in gut motility to reveal how vitamin B1 treatment affects the frequency of bowel movements (stool frequency, SF) and identifies potential treatment targets for common digestive…

Addiction recovery is more than just kicking a habit, it’s about healing your entire life. While traditional treatments like therapy and medication are necessary, many people find that true, lasting change comes when they take care of their mind, body, and spirit together. That’s where holistic healing comes in. Holistic treatment in long-term addiction recovery focuses on the whole person, not just the substance use. She helps people rebuild from the inside out, using natural, mindful practices that support emotional and physical well-being. This approach does not replace clinical treatment, but adds a powerful layer of support that can make…