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Save the skin in summer: Is it a must-do? If hot weather and sun exposure result in rashes, redness, acne and breakouts, you definitely do! We have some quick and relaxing solutions for you below. Rescue Skin in summer: Why your skin reacts Hot weather and sun exposure can take a toll on the skin. Below are several reasons why this might happen. Dehydration During hot weather, we tend to lose more water through sweat. This strips the skin of the moisture it needs to be healthy. Without this moisture, the outer barrier is not as strong. Dryness and flaking…
Certain types of HPV can cause genital warts, which can appear as fleshy, painless, cauliflower-shaped skin growths. Warts are often small and difficult to see, however, and can have different appearances: they can be smooth or rough, or large or small. There may be just one wart or many.Genital warts may appear within several weeks of having sex with someone who has the types of HPV that cause warts, or they may take several months or years to appear. It is also possible that warts may never appear. This makes it difficult to know exactly when or from whom someone…
You can find baby name inspiration for your little love bug anywhere, especially in nature. There are so many routes you can take, whether it’s a specific tree or flower name or a nature-defining name like Kamala, for example. meaning ‘lotus’ or ‘garden’. The seasons are often associated with nature, giving inspiration for names such as; Winter, Spring, Summerand Autumnor names representing a similar seasonal nature such as Bianca, Nevaand Eirwen which all mean ‘white’ or ‘snow’. If you want to go with a month that reminds you of your favorite type of weather or outdoor activity, then you might…
The Olympic Games are one of the most exclusive and prestigious sporting events, but this status does not always translate into everyday life. As for overnight accommodations, the athletes say the atmosphere is more “college dorm” than “luxury hotel.”Curiosity about what athletes’ bedrooms actually look like came to a head during Tokyo when social media was flooded with cardboard videos “anti-sex” beds., and once again in the lead in Paris. This year, the big controversy was that air conditioning was missing from the Olympic Village facilities (except, well, until Team USA announced it would be bringing its own.)To find out…
While distress is well documented in patients with sickle cell disease, the sources of distress and how patients manage the distress have not been adequately explored. Our study found that the most profound source of distress for the patient with sickle cell disease in a home visiting program was anticipating and moving to acute care centers to manage their acute pain.” Maryanna Klatt, PhD, senior study author, director of the Center for Integrative Health at Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center The findings of the study are published in the journal Qualitative Research in Health. These findings reinforce…
In a two-decade study published in JAMA Network Open, Researchers analyzed the risk of early death from prostate cancer in men with higher versus lower genetic risk, using data from two prospective cohort studies in Sweden and the United States of America (US). They found that men with higher genetic risk had significantly increased rates of early and late prostate cancer mortality, with one-third of these early deaths predicted to be preventable through healthy lifestyle behaviors. Study: Early prostate cancer deaths in men at higher versus lower genetic risk. Image credit: NTshutterth/Shutterstock.com Record Despite advances in early diagnosis and treatment,…
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a disorder that affects a significant number of women of reproductive age. As we see more women being diagnosed and treated for ADHD, the issue of medication management during pregnancy and the postpartum period is becoming more pressing. ONE recent study by Bang Madsen and colleagues explores patterns of ADHD medication use during pregnancy and the postpartum period. ADHD Medication Use Patterns This population-based cohort study from Denmark examined patterns of ADHD medication use in 4,717 pregnancies in 4,052 mothers who filled at least one ADHD medication prescription between one year before pregnancy and…
As the summer sun beats down, the need for top-notch sun protection becomes important. Sunscreen is your first line of protection and while our Spf 50 range is a trusted ally, we’re excited to announce the launch of our latest skincare innovations: Sun cream SPF 60 and Sun Spray SPF 60. These two powerhouse products are designed to keep your skin safe, healthy and glowing, no matter how intense the sun’s rays are. Simplified sun protection According to the instructions, Spf 15 blocks about 93% of UVB rays Spf 30 blocks about 97% of UVB rays Spf 50 blocks about…
By Oli McAuslan, updated 7 hours ago on Health / Sexual health One of the big three STDs – syphilis is a common sexually transmitted infection (STD) that affects homosexuals and homosexuals. What’s also common are some myths and misconceptions about syphilis, which can stigmatize the STD and discourage people from seeking treatment. From how it’s transmitted to how to treat it, we’ve rounded up some myths surrounding syphilis so you know how to best manage a case of it. 1. MYTH: syphilis is a thing of the past Although syphilis has been around for a long time (500 years…
In a recent study published in the journal JAMA Network Opena team of researchers evaluated the relationship between glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) (drugs that mimic the hormone GLP-1 to lower blood sugar) and the risk of thirteen obesity-related cancers (OACs ) in patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D), compared to those prescribed insulin or metformin. Study: Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists and 13 obesity-related cancers in patients with type 2 diabetes. Image credit: fotogurmespb / Shutterstock Record OACs are thirteen malignancies associated with excess body fat, increase cancer risk and worsen prognosis, and are further exacerbated by T2D. GLP-1RAs…