HB Mag Health Research Team

If you think you might have scoliosis, the only way to know for sure is to see a doctor. But you can do a simple at-home check first. Stand up straight with your back to a mirror. Look for one shoulder blade that sticks out more than the other. Then bend forward at the waist … Read more

Gas is a normal part of digestion, but when a baby is uncomfortable, it can feel like the whole house is holding its breath. The fastest way to get gas out of a baby is to use gentle tummy pressure, bicycle their legs, and hold them upright for 20 minutes after feeding. Prevention often comes … Read more

The MMR vaccine is a live attenuated vaccine, meaning it contains a weakened form of the measles, mumps, and rubella viruses. It is highly effective at preventing these three serious diseases. Most people should get it. But there are specific groups who need to skip or delay it, including pregnant women and people with severely … Read more

As of 2024, the Black or African American population in the United States is approximately 47.9 million people. This number represents about 14.4 percent of the total U.S. population. These figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau and include people who identify as Black alone or Black in combination with other races. Understanding this demographic … Read more

Scoliosis is a curve in the spine that is not straight. For most adults with scoliosis, the condition does not get worse or cause serious problems. The goal of treatment is not to make the spine perfectly straight. The goal is to manage pain, improve posture, and keep you moving well. There is no quick … Read more

Myalgia is the medical term for muscle pain. It is a symptom, not a disease itself. Almost everyone experiences myalgia at some point, from a mild ache after a workout to the deep soreness that comes with the flu. The word comes from Greek — “myo” for muscle and “algos” for pain. So when a … Read more

A stuffed nose makes it hard to breathe, sleep, and focus. The fastest way to get rid of a stuffed nose is to use a saline rinse or spray to flush out mucus, followed by steam inhalation to open nasal passages. Decongestant sprays work quickly but should never be used for more than three days. … Read more

If you wear a mouth guard, you need to fit it properly, clean it after every use, and store it in a ventilated case. Most boil-and-bite guards require a hot water bath, a careful bite impression, and a cool water set. Clean with a soft toothbrush and mild soap. Never use toothpaste. Store dry in … Read more

You notice bubbles in the toilet after you pee and wonder if something is wrong. Most of the time, foamy urine is harmless and caused by nothing more than the speed of your stream or the chemicals in your toilet bowl. But sometimes bubbles in urine can signal excess protein, which may point to kidney … Read more

You have probably found a crumpled pack of cough drops in your car or at the bottom of your bag. They might be dusty. The wrapper might be torn. You wonder if they are still safe to use. The short answer is that cough drops do not spoil like food, but they do lose potency … Read more