HB Mag Health Research Team
Getting a PTSD diagnosis starts with an honest conversation with a doctor or mental health professional about what you have experienced and how it is affecting you now. There is no blood test or brain scan for PTSD. The diagnosis is made through a structured interview where a clinician compares your symptoms against established diagnostic … Read more
Hair growth is one of the most visible signs of what is happening inside your body. When your hair is growing normally, it usually means your body is getting the nutrients it needs and your hormones are balanced. When hair growth slows down, speeds up, or stops entirely, it can be an early clue that … Read more
Popcorn is a whole grain, and like all grains, it is mostly carbohydrate. A standard serving of air-popped popcorn contains about 6 grams of carbohydrates per cup. That makes it a carbohydrate-dense food by weight, but because popcorn is so light and airy, a normal snacking portion delivers fewer carbs than many people expect. The … Read more
A low-fat, low-carb diet is a restrictive eating pattern that limits both fats and carbohydrates at the same time, leaving protein as the primary energy source. Because this approach removes two of the three main macronutrients, it is very difficult to follow and often results in a diet that is extremely high in protein. While … Read more
If you had endometrial ablation and are now wondering if you are in menopause, the short answer is that ablation does not cause menopause. Menopause is a hormonal event, while ablation is a procedure that removes the lining of the uterus. However, ablation often stops or heavily reduces menstrual bleeding, which makes the natural signs … Read more
Yes, the rabies vaccine can last longer than three years, but the answer depends on which vaccine you received and why you received it. For humans, the protection from a full pre-exposure vaccination series is generally considered to last for years, and routine booster shots are no longer recommended for most people. For pets, the … Read more
Eating when you are not hungry is rarely about food. It is usually a response to emotions, habits, or environmental triggers. To stop, you must first recognize the difference between physical hunger and the urge to eat. Physical hunger builds gradually, can be satisfied by any food, and stops when you are full. Emotional or … Read more
Yes, your blood group is genetic. It is determined almost entirely by the DNA you inherit from your parents. The specific version of the genes you receive dictates which antigens—markers—sit on the surface of your red blood cells. This is why blood type runs in families and remains unchanged from birth until death. What Exactly … Read more
Packing an abscess wound means placing sterile gauze inside the opening after a doctor has drained it. The packing keeps the wound open so it can heal from the inside out, and it absorbs any drainage. You do this only after a healthcare professional has opened and drained the abscess. Never pack a wound that … Read more
Recurrent bumps in the genital area are common, but they are not always pimples. What looks like a pimple could be an ingrown hair, a clogged oil gland, a skin infection, or a symptom of a sexually transmitted infection. The only way to know for certain what you are dealing with is to have a … Read more