HB Mag Health Research Team
Endometriosis can contribute to anemia, but it does not do so directly. The link is indirect and runs mostly through heavy menstrual bleeding. When endometrial-like tissue grows outside the uterus, it can make periods heavier and longer. Over time, that blood loss can drain iron stores and lead to iron deficiency anemia. Not every person … Read more
Ultrasound imaging uses high-frequency sound waves to create pictures of the inside of the body. A device called a transducer sends sound waves into the body and then listens for the echoes that bounce back. A computer turns those echoes into real-time images that show organs, tissues, and blood flow without using any radiation. How … Read more
Large B cell lymphoma is a cancer that starts in white blood cells called B lymphocytes. These cells normally help your body fight infection. In this disease, they grow out of control and form tumors, most often in lymph nodes. It is the most common type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma, and it can move quickly, which … Read more
Cleaning a boar bristle brush comes down to three things: remove shed hairs and dust regularly, wash the bristles with a small amount of mild soap and lukewarm water, and dry the brush bristle-side down so water drains away from the wooden handle. Do this every two to four weeks for a brush you use … Read more
Protein gets more attention than any other nutrient in weight loss conversations, and for good reason. The general recommendation for adults trying to lose weight is roughly 1.2 to 1.6 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight per day, though individual needs vary based on total calories, activity level, and body composition goals. For … Read more
An upset stomach is one of the most common reasons people reach for a remedy at home. The honest answer is that most mild cases settle on their own within a day or two, and the steps that actually help are simple: rest, sip clear fluids, eat bland food when you feel ready, and avoid … Read more
Slips, trips, and falls are among the most common workplace injuries in the United States, and most of them are preventable. The core approach is straightforward: keep walking surfaces clean and dry, maintain good housekeeping, improve lighting, mark changes in floor height, and make sure workers wear footwear suited to the surface. Pair those physical … Read more
Seeing blood on a cotton swab after cleaning your ear is a sign that the thin skin inside your ear canal has been scratched or torn. The ear canal is lined with skin that is only a few cell layers thick, and it sits directly over bone and cartilage with very little padding underneath. When … Read more
Yes, you can sleep on your side after a total knee replacement — but usually not right away, and often not on the side you had surgery on. Most surgeons allow side sleeping within the first few weeks after surgery, once swelling and pain are under control and you can keep the knee comfortably supported. … Read more
Placenta percreta is the most severe form of a group of conditions called placenta accreta spectrum. In this condition, the placenta grows too deeply into the wall of the uterus. It can attach to the outside surface of the uterus and sometimes into nearby organs like the bladder. The main risks are severe bleeding during … Read more