Gum disease and cavities combo signals troubling health risk

New research suggests your oral health could be quietly shaping your risk for stroke Skipping the dentist might cost you more than a cavity. A growing body of research shows that poor oral health doesn't just threaten your teeth — it may be putting your brain at risk, too, and the numbers behind this connection…

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Health

New cholesterol guidelines could put you on statins

Millions more Americans may now qualify for cholesterol-lowering drugs, but doctors say eligibility is only the first step. An estimated 21.5 million additional adults in the United States may now be eligible for statins under updated cholesterol treatment guidelines, according to a new study. Researchers set out to measure how many adults would qualify for statin therapy…

ByDempsey May AyucoJuly 27, 20260Comments

Skincare

Lip fullness fades fast when you make these mistakes

Everyday habits you might not think twice about could be quietly robbing your lips of volume — and the fixes are simpler than you'd expect. The Quiet Thief Stealing Your Lip Volume Most people blame aging when their lips begin to thin. But dermatologists and skincare specialists point to something far more preventable: the daily…

ByDempsey May AyucoJune 22, 20260Comments

Mind

New research found what’s really stealing your brain health

New research reveals how your ZIP code, air quality, and social conditions are quietly reshaping your brain — starting earlier than you think. Why Your Brain Ages the Way It Does For years, the conversation around brain health has centered on what individuals do — eat well, exercise, sleep enough, limit alcohol. But a pair…

ByDempsey May AyucoJune 7, 20260Comments

Skincare

Pregnant women, here’s how to outsmart stretch marks

What every expectant mother needs to know about prevention, causes, and keeping your skin glowing through every trimester Pregnancy is one of the most transformative journeys a woman’s body will ever take — and stretch marks are often part of the story the skin remembers. For the roughly 90 percent of expectant mothers who develop…

ByDempsey May AyucoMay 20, 20260Comments

Beauty

Are you making deep ingrown hairs worse without knowing it

Most people shrug off those angry red bumps — but dermatologists say the real danger lies in what you do next. What's Actually Happening Under Your Skin At first glance, an ingrown hair looks a lot like a pimple. Same red bump, same simmering irritation, same urge to squeeze and be done with it. But…

ByDempsey May AyucoMay 18, 20260Comments

Mind

MIND diet finally proves it can rewire your brain’s future

Starting this eating plan later in life dramatically slashes dementia risk, new research reveals The Diet That Could Change Everything About Aging It is never too late to eat your way to a sharper mind. That is the striking takeaway from new research on the MIND diet — a brain-targeted eating plan that, even when…

ByDempsey May AyucoMay 5, 20260Comments

Sex

Why your head throbs after sex and what your body needs

Your body might be trying to tell you something — and it's time to listen. Sex is many things — stress-relieving, mood-boosting, even therapeutic. But for some people, what happens right at the peak of intimacy isn't fireworks — it's a pounding, skull-splitting headache that kills the mood entirely. Medically termed coital cephalalgia, a headache…

ByDempsey May AyucoMay 4, 20260Comments

Health

Tips to boost oral health and protect your brain—A hidden risk emerges

New research reveals how everyday dental habits may quietly shape long-term cognitive health. In recent years, oral hygiene has taken on a deeper significance—one that extends well beyond aesthetics or routine care. What was once framed as a matter of fresh breath and cavity prevention is now being reexamined through a broader medical lens. Researchers…

ByDempsey May AyucoMay 4, 20260Comments

Sex

How often should men ejaculate to fight cancer risk?

New research is reshaping what men know about sexual health and cancer prevention—and it starts with how often they ejaculate. The Prostate Problem Men Aren't Talking About Let's be real — prostate health isn't exactly cocktail conversation, but maybe it should be. According to Harvard Medical School, half of all men in their 50s are…

ByDempsey May AyucoApril 30, 20260Comments

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