Myths About Masturbation
Masturbation is one of the most misunderstood topics in sexual health. Many myths have been circulating for centuries, and some are wild; it's time to clear the air. Let's debunk some of the wildest ones.
1. Masturbation causes blindness or insanity
This myth has its roots in 19th-century hysteria, but it’s totally baseless.…
Beetroot Juice for Liver
Beetroot contains bioactive compounds, particularly betalains such as betanin, that have been shown to modulate liver detoxification pathways. What it really does is increase the liver’s capacity to neutralize reactive metabolites and protect against oxidative stress.
However, while these findings are robust in preclinical models, there is currently insufficient evidence…
The Hidden Link Between Porn and Relationships
Some believe that if you or your partner watches pornography, your relationship is doomed. In fact, pornography’s impact on relationships is complex; it’s not automatically destructive, and context matters, folks. Porn can cause problems in some relationships, especially if it’s excessive or secretive, but it doesn’t ruin all…
Blueberry Benefits for Skin
Berries, especially blueberries, might be your skin’s new best friend. In a 12-week clinical study on women with type 2 diabetes, applying blueberry extract to the skin resulted in improved wrinkles, increased smoothness, and enhanced hydration. Blueberries are packed with antioxidants and vitamin C. They help protect your skin…
TikTok Healthcare
Before you trust that TikTok health hack, ask yourself, who’s actually behind the screen? How many of those tips are legit? Let’s unpack what the recent studies say. TikTok isn’t just dance videos anymore. It’s become a major hub for health info. Interestingly, users said that they see health content…
If it’s online, it must be true, right? Hold on. That is not how evidence works. Nearly 60% of online health information is unreliable. That means most of what we scroll through is fake, and yes, false claims spread faster online than the real ones!
Health Misinformation Red Flags
Well, fake…
Senior Care and Remote Patient Monitoring
Are you exploring ways to enhance senior care without constant doctor visits? Remote patient monitoring (RPM) is revolutionizing healthcare for older adults, allowing them to stay independent at home while keeping health in check.
RPM involves wearable devices or home sensors that track vital signs like blood pressure, heart…
Role of BMI and BMI-Adjusted Weight Loss in Cancer Cachexia
BMI plays an important role in assessing cancer cachexia because it helps us understand how serious a patient’s weight loss really is. The same percentage of weight loss has very different meanings depending on where a patient starts. For example, losing 3% of body…
Pre-Cachexia, Cachexia and Refractory Cachexia
Cancer cachexia progresses through three distinct clinical stages, each with increasing severity.
1. Pre-cachexia
This is where the earliest signs appear. Patients may have mild, unintentional weight loss, reduced appetite, and changes in metabolism, especially glucose handling. It’s subtle and often missed, but this stage offers the best…
Cancer Cachexia WeightLoss Expalined
It all starts with the tumor. Tumor cells release several inflammatory cytokines—mainly TNF-alpha, IL-1, IL-6, and IL-8. These cytokines circulate throughout the body and trigger a chain reaction that disrupts normal metabolism.
One major target is the skeletal muscle. These cytokines activate pathways that increase proteolysis—meaning the muscle starts breaking down…

