HB Mag Health Research Team
Salt is one of the oldest and most reliable food preservation tools we have. You can preserve food with salt using three main methods: dry salting, brining (wet salting), and fermentation. Dry salting pulls moisture out of food and creates an environment where spoilage bacteria cannot survive. Brining soaks food in a saltwater solution to … Read more
A stye is a small, painful lump that forms on the edge of your eyelid. It looks like a pimple or a boil and is caused by a bacterial infection in an oil gland. The standard home treatment is to apply a warm compress to the area for 10 to 15 minutes, three to four … Read more
A hemoglobin level of 16.2 g/dL is above the normal range for most adults, but it is not automatically a cause for alarm. For adult women, normal hemoglobin typically ranges from 12.0 to 15.5 g/dL. For adult men, the normal range is usually 13.5 to 17.5 g/dL. A reading of 16.2 means your blood carries … Read more
A standard 5-ounce glass of wine contains about 120 to 130 calories. That number applies to most red and white wines, which typically have 12% to 13% alcohol by volume. The exact count depends on the type of wine, the alcohol level, and the sugar content. How Many Calories In A Glass Wine? A typical … Read more
Roughly one in six people in the United States between the ages of 14 and 49 has HSV-2, the virus that most often causes genital herpes. That number comes from the CDC’s National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, which tests blood samples from a representative sample of the population. The infection is very common, but … Read more
Peeling lips are painful, distracting, and frustrating. You might be tempted to scrub them or pick at the dead skin, but that usually makes things worse. The fastest way to heal peeling lips is to stop the cause, protect the damaged skin, and let your lips repair themselves. This means avoiding harsh ingredients, using a … Read more
Millions of men take melatonin to sleep better, but many worry about its impact on hormones. The direct answer is that standard doses of melatonin do not appear to lower testosterone levels in healthy men. However, the relationship between sleep aids and hormones is more complex than a simple yes or no, and some specific … Read more
Skyr is an Icelandic cultured dairy product that has become popular in US grocery stores. It is thick, high in protein, and often marketed as a health food. The short answer is yes, traditional skyr contains probiotics, and many of them can survive stomach acid to reach your gut. However, the type of bacteria and … Read more
Blood in your stool is alarming, and it is natural to wonder if your appendix could be the cause. The direct answer is that appendicitis rarely causes blood in the stool. In fact, visible blood in the stool is not a typical symptom of a standard appendix infection, and when it does occur, it often … Read more
Treating autism in adults is not about curing it. Autism is a lifelong neurodevelopmental condition, not a disease. Treatment focuses on support, skill-building, and managing co-occurring conditions like anxiety or depression. Effective approaches include cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), social skills training, occupational therapy, and medication for specific symptoms when needed. The goal is to improve … Read more