Key Takeaways If your go-to acne product containsbenzoyl peroxide, you probably keep reaching for it because it’s an effective treatment that reduces acne-causing bacteria on your skin. However, these popular products are facing scrutiny after Valisure, an independent laboratory testing the safety and purity of consumer products and pharmaceutical drugs, petitioned the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to recall benzoyl peroxide-containing acne products. While the FDA has not released an official statement, Valisure claims that when benzoyl peroxide is exposed to hot temperatures, it can be broken down into benzene, a cancer-causing chemical....

Key Takeaways Research has long shown that smoking during pregnancy can greatly increase the risks of birth defects.A new study analyzing the outcomes of more than 9 million participants provides further evidence of the adverse outcomes associated with tobacco use during pregnancy. The study, published in theJournal of Perinatal Medicine, examined the delivery outcomes in over 400,000 smokers and 8.6 million non-smokers in the United States between 2004 and 2014....

Key TakeawaysSince the fall, many colleges and universities have updated their COVID-19 testing policies.Surveillance testing has been key in tracing COVID-19 infections in student populations and controlling outbreaks.Experts say colleges and universities should pair consistent testing models with resources allowing students to isolate and trace their contacts. Key Takeaways Since the fall, many colleges and universities have updated their COVID-19 testing policies.Surveillance testing has been key in tracing COVID-19 infections in student populations and controlling outbreaks....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsIdentifying The FoodCommon Trigger Food ListPrevention DietWhen to Seek Professional HelpFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Identifying The Food Common Trigger Food List Prevention Diet When to Seek Professional Help Frequently Asked Questions It may be a surprise to find that certain common foods cantrigger migraine headachesin people who are susceptible to them. See which trigger foods you may want to avoid if you havemigraines....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsThe Worst Trees for AllergiesOther Trees and AllergiesEffects of PollenDiagnosisTreatmentLow Pollen Trees Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents The Worst Trees for Allergies Other Trees and Allergies Effects of Pollen Diagnosis Treatment Low Pollen Trees The worst trees for allergies are those that release pollen into the air. The trees people are most commonly allergic to are birch, oak, and cedar trees....

Key TakeawaysA new study found that adults who were able to reverse prediabetes did not necessarily have a lower risk of dying than adults who still had prediabetes.However, when study participants got more exercise and did not smoke, the risk of dyingwaslower.Even if you don’t have prediabetes, developing habits like avoiding smoking and exercising more can improve your health and increase your life expectancy.Experts recommend eating a nutritious diet, getting enough sleep, and controlling stress levels to live a longer, healthier life....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsA Global Take on HIVHIV Facts: ContinentsDisparities and Risk FactorsAccess to TreatmentInternational OrganizationsFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents A Global Take on HIV HIV Facts: Continents Disparities and Risk Factors Access to Treatment International Organizations Frequently Asked Questions This article is part ofHealth Divide: HIV, a destination in our Health Divide series. Since the start of theHIV (human immunodeficiency virus)epidemic back in 1981, an estimated 75....

The term refers to the pathways or tracks of blood cell development, beginning with what’s known as ahematopoietic stem cell(HSC), going through a series of steps to arrive at the final product—a mature blood cell, whether it’s a red blood cell, a white blood cell such as a lymphocyte, or some other type of blood cell. Other terms for this process of blood cell formation include hematogenesis, hemogenesis, and hemopoiesis....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPictures of Ear CanalAnatomyEar ConditionsClogged Ear CanalTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Pictures of Ear Canal Anatomy Ear Conditions Clogged Ear Canal Treatment The ear canal is also called the externalacoustic meatus, outer ear, or auditory canal. It is the part of the ear that starts at the eardrum (between the outer andmiddle ear) and continues to the cartilage outside the ear....

The digestive system consists of several organs that function together to break down the foods you eat into molecules your body can use for energy and nutrients. The digestive tract includes the mouth, esophagus, stomach,intestines, and anus.So-called “accessory” organs include the liver, pancreas, and gallbladder; food doesn’t move through these organs, but they secrete hormones and chemicals that are essential to digestion.Here’s what to know about your digestive system organs and functions....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsUses of MMTTThe MMTT and What to ExpectMMTT v. Oral Glucose Tolerance TestOther Tests Used to Screen for Diabetes Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Uses of MMTT The MMTT and What to Expect MMTT v. Oral Glucose Tolerance Test Other Tests Used to Screen for Diabetes The Mixed meal tolerance test (MMTT) is used to see how well the body’s insulin-producing beta cells, found in thepancreas, are working....

Key Takeaways A new screening test can detect colorectal cancer with a simple blood draw in people with an average risk of the cancer. Colonoscopies are the gold standard for colorectal cancer screening. Not only can a provider find and diagnose cancerous growths, but they can also remove pre-cancerous polyps. However, colonoscopies require a visit with a physician and a couple days of preparation before the procedure, which may discourage them from getting routine testing....

Key Takeaways Last month, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized the first-in-human clinical trial of gene-editing technology, CRISPR-Cas9, in patients with sickle cell disease using the patient’s own blood-forming stem cells. Patients withsickle cell diseasehave a mutation in their beta-hemoglobin gene, which leads to the production of red blood cells that rupture and form a sickle shape, causing them to have trouble passing through small blood vessels in the body....