The health risks of lead and other toxic metals have been known for some time now (decades), but the efforts to remove them from our foods are still ongoing. To that extent, the FDA released a set of guidelines for the acceptable levels of lead in food often consumed by […]
Hormones are chemical messengers in the body which influence several bodily functions, from our digestion to the sleep-wake cycle. Progesterone is one of the two female sex hormones. The other is estrogen. The main functions are the regulation of menstruation and the support of pregnancy in the female body. Progesterone […]
If you wear eyelash extensions often, do you remember the last time you cleaned them properly? According to some optometrists, there’s a rise in the cases of lash lice or Demodex due to users not realizing how important it is to clean them daily. Believe it or not, some users […]
It’s not uncommon to wake up with numb hands. Plenty of individuals have this sensation at one or another time. Sleeping in some positions which pressure the hand or arm is a common reason for a tingling and numb sensation that goes away after repositioning and waking up. But, this […]
The surgery to remove the gallbladder is a standard gallstone procedure. This small organ is part of the digestive system, but it’s not essential to our survival. Its removal may actually contribute to weight loss and people manage it through a healthy diet and physical activity. However, others may actually […]
Your urine should look clear and not foggy, although its color may vary. Particles or sediment in the urine could be the reason for its cloudiness. Sediment in urine can sometimes only be shown through a clinical test called a urinalysis. The sediment usually contains several cells, debris from the […]
A high level of white blood cells or leukocytosis may be a sign of several health problems. Some of them are inflammation, injury, infection, and disorders of the immune system. A blood count is usually done to check for leukocytosis. By treating the underlying cause, the white blood cell count […]
If we intake tapeworm eggs, they can travel outside of our intestines and create larval cysts in the tissues and organs. This is known as an invasive infection. Ingesting tapeworm larvae may develop into adult tapeworms in the intestines and this is known as intestinal infection. With an intestinal tapeworm […]
The National Stroke Association notes that strokes are the fourth leading reason of death cases in America. They’re also the main reason for disability in adults. In a new study, it was found that many adults in the US at the age of 45 or older may have experienced a […]
With the number of Singaporeans being diagnosed with dementia, community support has become vital for them and their caregivers. People are coming together and building amazing dementia-friendly communities and support systems in Singapore. One such area is the Yishun neighborhood. This is where Ting Ting takes her dad for a […]