Metformin, sold under the brand name Glucophage among others, is the first-line medication for the treatment of type 2 diabetes, particularly in people who are overweight. It is also used in the treatment of polycystic ovary syndrome. It is not associated with weight gain and is taken by mouth. Metformin was rediscovered in the search for […]
Pneumonia is an infection in one or both lungs. Bacteria, viruses, and fungi cause it. The infection causes inflammation in the air sacs in your lungs, which are called alveoli. The alveoli fill with fluid or pus, making it difficult to breathe. In the United States, 1.3 million people were diagnosed with pneumonia in an […]
Recent studies have shown that veterinarian-prescribed antibiotics or antibiotics intended solely for animal use have become a source for self-medication including among members of the US Armed Forces and some underrepresented ethnic communities. Around 4% of non-prescription antibiotics used were veterinarian-prescribed. Access to these antibiotics intended for animal use appears to be more so driven […]
A substantial portion of our consumer choices occurs within the fashion industry. The womenswear industry alone is valued at $621 billion dollars, which is $219 billion more than menswear. Fashion is and has historically been a significant piece of our individual identities. However, what many of us may not realize, is that each time […]
Mesothelioma is an aggressive and deadly form of cancer. Mesothelioma treatments are available, but for many people with mesothelioma, a cure isn’t possible. Doctors divide mesothelioma into different types based on what part of the mesothelium is affected. Mesothelioma most often affects the tissue that surrounds the lungs (pleura). This type is called pleural mesothelioma. […]
Breast cancer is cancer that forms in the cells of the breasts. Breast cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed in women. Breast cancer can occur in both men and women, but it’s far more common in women. Substantial support for breast cancer awareness and research funding has helped created advances in the diagnosis and […]
Indoor air quality (IAQ) is the air quality within and around buildings and structures. IAQ is known to affect the health, comfort, and well-being of building occupants. Poor indoor air quality has been linked to sick building syndrome, reduced productivity, and impaired learning in schools IAQ can be affected by gases (including carbon monoxide, radon, […]
Just because you are overweight doesn’t mean that you are not healthy, that you don’t deserve love, or that you can’t find happiness and feel complete. Unless you have serious health concerns and are morbidly obese, you shouldn’t be categorized as unhealthy in the first place. The fact that all women should be insanely skinny […]
Sexual activity is a normal, healthy part of life. It should be fun and pleasurable for you and your partner. But it can also be risky if you or your partner do certain things that could spread disease or cause physical or emotional harm. Unprotected Sex refers to having vaginal, anal, or oral sex without […]
Eyelashes commonly referred to as “lashes” are the small wisps of hair that line the edge of the eyelids. The purpose of eyelashes is to protect the eye from dust, debris, sweat, and other elements that may harm or irritate it. The average human has 75 to 80 lashes on the bottom eyelid and 90 […]
