Toenail fungus may seem like a minor issue, but if you’re one of the millions who’ve experienced it, you know it’s more than just a cosmetic concern. Not only can it be unsightly, but left untreated, it can also lead to more serious complications. With that said, let’s dive into the world of toenail fungus: […]
Everyone has heard of metabolism, that mystic force that determines how quickly we burn calories and shed pounds. It’s easy to lament a “slow” metabolism, especially when weight loss becomes challenging. However, our metabolic rate is not set in stone, and with a few lifestyle tweaks, you can reset and boost it. Let’s discover how. […]
People of all ages frequently struggle with constipation, which is a common digestive disorder. It’s not always pleasant, and it’s not always convenient, and it can even be upsetting at times. Although dietary considerations and enough hydration play a key part in the maintenance of regular bowel movements, the influence of physical exercise on gastrointestinal […]
Minocycline is an antibiotic used for the treatment of moderate to severe inflammatory acne. As a member of the tetracycline family of antibiotics, it possesses several properties that make it effective in managing this skin condition. Minocycline is particularly effective against the bacteria associated with acne. Propionibacterium acnes (P. acnes) is a bacterium that colonizes […]
Keynote by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem at a side event on “Bodily Autonomy – a fundamental right” during the sixty-sixth session of the Commission on the Status of Women. Greetings Excellencies, Distinguished Delegates and Friends, Bodily autonomy… What exactly is it and what does it mean to UNFPA? It is often misunderstood […]
Alice Ball was an African American chemist who developed an injectable oil extract which became the treatment for leprosy until the 1940s. While chaulmoogra oil had previously been used for leprosy, the treatments were ineffective and rife with challenges. Alice revolutionized the application method and made the oil injectable. Shortly after her discovery at the […]
By Delthia Ricks On New Year’s Day in 1922, a scientific paper in an obscure medical journal described a drug that would help revolutionize the treatment of leprosy in Hawaii and beyond. It would also give belated credit to the drug’s developer. The report, by Harry Hollmann, extolled the therapeutic potential of chaulmoogra oil, originally a […]
By Claire Frankland Poster using the Red Ribbon symbol The Red Ribbon is synonymous with raising awareness of HIV/AIDS, and those living with the disease. The ribbon was designed by the New York based Visual AIDS Artists’ Caucus in 1991 as a symbol to raise awareness of HIV/AIDS. It was not trademarked and was not designed to be […]
The red ribbon has become an internationally recognized symbol for AIDS awareness, worn by people throughout the year in support of people living with HIV and in remembrance of those who have died. On 1 December this year, people around the world will be pinning on their red ribbons as they commemorate World AIDS Day. […]
By Peter Grinspoon, MD Cannabidiol (CBD) is often covered in the media, and you may see it touted as an add-in booster to your post-workout smoothie or morning coffee. You can even buy a CBD-infused sports bra. But what exactly is CBD? And why is it so popular? How is cannabidiol different from marijuana, […]
