Monthly Archives: October 2023

‘Ozempic Butt’ and ‘Ozempic Face’: How Weight Loss Drugs May Affect Your Skin

In recent times, drugs designed to induce weight loss, such as Ozempic and Wegovy, have gained significant popularity. These medications offer hope to individuals striving to shed excess weight and improve their overall health. However, a growing concern has emerged regarding the potential side effect of these drugs – loose, sagging, or aging skin. This […]

How To Break Cell Phone Addiction

Here’s what makes cell phones so addictive and how to outsmart your smartphone. In today’s fast-paced world, cell phones have become an integral part of our lives, serving various purposes, from communication and entertainment to self-care. However, excessive cell phone use can lead to issues related to attention and mood. This article explores the reasons […]

FDA Approves Narcan for Over-the-Counter Use

The move is expected to increase access to the drug and combat the opioid overdose crisis. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) made a pivotal announcement that could significantly impact the ongoing opioid crisis in the United States. In a historic move, the FDA ruled that Narcan, a well-known form of the overdose-reversing drug naloxone, […]

How Much Toothpaste Should You Use?

Tip: You’re probably using way more toothpaste than necessary. Toothpaste commercials often depict an abundance of toothpaste adorning a pristine toothbrush, but the truth is, we may have been using too much toothpaste all along. Dr. Gao Jye Teh, DDS, a dentist based in Malaysia, garnered viral attention on TikTok in 2020 for his oral […]

CDC Releases New Prescription Opioid Guidelines for Treating Pain

The agency loosened previous regulations that received backlash from people with chronic pain. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has recently unveiled updated guidelines for prescribing opioid painkillers, marking the first significant revisions since 2016. These guidelines, which cover acute, subacute, and chronic pain management, aim to provide a more balanced approach to […]

4 Foods To Eat and 9 Foods To Avoid for Healthy Teeth

Some foods stain and erode teeth—and others can prevent or reverse the damage. While dental interventions like fillings, crowns, and professional whitening can certainly enhance the strength and brightness of your teeth, the wisest and most cost-effective approach to oral health is prevention. By proactively avoiding cavities and stains, you can preserve your radiant smile […]

People Seeking Drug Treatment Weren’t Ready for the Pandemic—Here’s What We Learned About Relapse and Recovery

Before COVID-19 took hold, the nation was already gripped by a different epidemic fueled by opioid use. When the two collided, recovering addicts and their support systems suffered. When Jamie Brown first experimented with Percocet, she couldn’t have foreseen the turbulent journey it would lead her on. At 28 years old, she wasn’t a stranger […]

Are Eating Disorders a Form of Addiction?

In the realm of scientific inquiry, researchers like Foulds Mathes, a dedicated research assistant professor of psychiatry at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine in Chapel Hill, and her team, embark on a complex journey. Their mission? To replicate in rats a behavior that is all too familiar to some humans: binge eating. […]

What Causes Ovarian Cancer?

Ovarian cancer, a formidable adversary in the realm of oncology, unfolds when aberrant cells embark on a relentless journey of uncontrolled growth in and around the ovaries, forming a malignant tumor. This insidious disease can invade and devastate healthy tissues, posing a significant threat to individuals assigned female at birth. While the precise origins of […]

Knowing These Ovarian Cancer Facts Could Save Your Life

A woman’s lifetime chance of dying from ovarian cancer is 1 in 100. That needs to change. Cancer, a formidable adversary that can emerge from nearly any cell within the body, takes on a particularly stealthy and deadly form when it invades the ovaries. Ovarian cancer, often shrouded in mystery and complexity, poses significant challenges […]