HEALTH CONDITIONS

Best non-drug option for aching knees

Pilates exercises can be beneficial in warding off knee pain.

How the world can eliminate cervical cancer

HPV vaccines offer a rare opportunity to effectively eliminate one type of cancer. By taking this opportunity, it’s possible to save hundreds of thousands of women each year.

Bobby Allison, Hall of Fame NASCAR Driver, Is Dead at 86

A three-time winner of the Daytona 500, he was ranked as one of NASCAR’s greatest drivers, with 84 victories. But his career was darkened by tragedy and injuries.

Everything you ever wanted to know about vaginas … but were too afraid to Google

It’s more hygienic to remove pubic hair FALSE: “Removing pubic hair is a personal preference and not a medical necessity,” assures Sachchidananda Maiti, a consultant gynaecologist and obstetrician at Pall Mall Medical and senior lecturer at Manchester University medical school. “This myth is widely believed, especially in western cultures where hairlessness is often associated with cleanliness and attractiveness,” he adds. A 2024 study found that about 80% of women groom their pubic hair. But the humble bush...

Shameless Cannabis Industry Happy To Sell Pot To Pregnant Women

University of Georgia College of Public Health – A new study from the University of Georgia College of Public Health found that about 6% of pregnant women reported using marijuana during the last month, and many did not associate it with health risks. The study highlights the importance of education surrounding marijuana use during pregnancy, said lead researcher Mohammad Rifat Haider. Published in The American Journal on Addictions, the study utilized responses from the National Survey...

Mediterranean Diet: Good For Bones

drweil.com – The Mediterranean diet is heart healthy and has been linked to lower risks of diabetes and cancer. It also appears to be beneficial for the bones and muscles of postmenopausal women according to a Brazilian study of 103 healthy women whose average age was 55. As part of the study, the women underwent scans to measure their bone mineral density and total body fat. They also completed a food questionnaire detailing what they had eaten...

Mother, 2 children die after going over Niagara Falls safety rail: Police

"It's not something where they just stumbled in."

T-Shirts for the Female Gaze

A handful of small brands founded by women are gaining recognition for their takes on a wardrobe staple.

Men and Women Use Different Biological Systems to Reduce Pain

University of California San Diego School of Medicine – In a new study evaluating meditation for chronic lower back pain, researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine have discovered that men and women utilize different biological systems to relieve pain. While men relieve pain by releasing endogenous opioids, the body’s natural painkillers, women rely instead on other, non-opioid based pathways. Synthetic opioid drugs, such as morphine and fentanyl, are the most powerful class...

‘Like a lightning flash’: what is a nipple orgasm?

Nipples are a ‘hardwired erogenous zone’ and they can be stimulated for pleasure and experiencing an orgasm

Music and dementia: researchers are still making discoveries about how songs can help sufferers

THE CONVERSATION – Music is woven into the fabric of our everyday lives. Whether it’s lifting our spirits, pushing us to run faster or soothing us to sleep, we can all recognise its power. So it’s no wonder it is increasingly being used in medical treatment. As well as proving very useful in cancer treatment, managing chronic pain and even helping the brain recover after a stroke, researchers have also been making great strides in...

Mother and son are kicked off cruise ship after disgusting act was caught on surveillance video

Dailymail.Com – An Alabama mother-son duo were kicked off a cruise ship after they were allegedly caught on video committing a vile act against a senior citizen passenger. Kelli Lyn Ryan, 49, and her son, Dylan Ryan, 23, of Huntsville, were accused of 'open-hand' slapping another passenger said to be over the age of 65 on the MSC Seascape cruise out of Miami, Florida, which had 6,000 passengers onboard. Surveillance footage obtained by police allegedly showed...

How to step up to manage bunions

MAYO CLINIC NEWS NETWORK – Stylish shoes can add the finishing touch to an outfit and help you feel like you're putting your best foot forward. But those dressy shoes might not be the best for your feet — especially your toes. Shoes that are narrow, tight, pointed or high-heeled can push the tip of your big toes toward and over your smaller toes, causing bunions. Bunions are bulging, bony bumps at the base of your...

History of COVID-19 doubles long-term risk of heart attack, stroke and death

News Release | Peer-Reviewed Publication Cleveland Clinic – A history of COVID-19 can double the risk of heart attack, stroke or death according to new research led by Cleveland Clinic and the University of Southern California. The study found that people with any type of COVID-19 infection were twice as likely to have a major cardiac event, such as heart attack, stroke or even death, for up to three years after diagnosis. The risk was significantly higher for patients hospitalized...

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