General Health
MRI Safety Lessons from a Woman’s Sex Toy Injury: What Everyone Must Know to Avoid Similar Mishaps
In July 2023, a 22-year-old woman in the US was injured during an MRI scan because she did not disclose the anal plug she had previously inserted in her …
Could the Gut Bacteria Mycobacterium vaccae Be the Key to Preventing Weight Gain?
Researchers suggest that exposure to beneficial gut bacteria may prevent weight gain in mice, potentially paving the way for a future “vaccination.” At the start of each year, many …
Comprehensive Guide to Abortion Laws, Access to Abortion Pills, Emergency Contraception, and Penalties Across the 50 United States
Abortion laws and reproductive healthcare access in the United States vary significantly across states, reflecting a patchwork of legislation influenced by diverse social, political, and cultural landscapes. This disparity …
Societal Bias: Harm Against Women Perceived as More Severe Than Similar Harm Toward Men
For a long time, society has viewed many aspects of life through the lens of gender. This perception has often influenced how individuals are expected to behave, their roles, …
Women’s Sexual Health: How Frequent Masturbation Enhances Self-Worth, Reduces Stress, Improves Sleep, and Boosts Sexual Satisfaction and Knowledge
Women’s sexual health has long been a topic cloaked in mystery, misconceptions, and cultural taboos. Consequently, albeit sadly, many questions about what actually drives a woman’s sexual satisfaction and …
Study Finds Coffee and Tea Reduce Risk of Certain Head and Neck Cancers, but Excessive Tea Consumption May Increase Risk of Laryngeal Cancer
Researchers have highlighted the positive effects of coffee and tea in reducing the risk of developing head and neck cancers. Consumed daily by hundreds of millions worldwide, coffee and …
Could Lithocholic Acid, a Gut Bacteria Byproduct, Improve Healthspan? Two Studies Suggest It Might
two recently published studies just highlighted the role of lithocholic acid, an intestinal molecule produced by bacteria, in slowing aging in certain animal models. A new potential proof of …
Psilocybin Therapy Enhances Psychological Well-Being in Anorexia Patients but Falls Short on Weight Restoration
This is the first clinical trial to reveal and document the potential of psilocybin-based treatment for anorexia nervosa. A team from the University of California, San Diego (UCSD), details …