HB Mag Health Research Team
If you are waking up exhausted with stiff, aching joints, you are not alone. Many autoimmune diseases cause fatigue and joint pain as their main symptoms. The most common is rheumatoid arthritis, an autoimmune condition where the immune system attacks the joints, leading to inflammation, pain, and deep tiredness. Other possibilities include lupus, psoriatic arthritis, … Read more
Becoming a gastroenterologist takes about 13 to 15 years after high school. That includes four years of college, four years of medical school, three years of internal medicine residency, and three years of gastroenterology fellowship. Some people add an extra year for advanced training in areas like hepatology or transplant medicine. This timeline is long, … Read more
Normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH) is a brain disorder where too much cerebrospinal fluid builds up in the brain’s ventricles. This fluid buildup stretches the brain tissue and causes a specific set of three symptoms: trouble walking, mild dementia, and loss of bladder control. Treatment involves surgically placing a shunt, a thin tube that drains the … Read more
Baked beans are a pantry staple for millions of Americans, but their reputation is mixed. Some call them a healthy source of fiber and protein. Others warn they are loaded with sugar and salt. The short answer is that plain baked beans can be a nutritious food, but most canned versions come with trade-offs. Whether … Read more
Collagen is the most abundant protein in your body, found in skin, bones, tendons, and the gut lining. Many people take collagen supplements hoping to improve digestion, heal a leaky gut, or reduce inflammation. Research on collagen for gut health is still early, but some evidence suggests it may support the intestinal lining. The gut … Read more
You squeeze it gently near the stem end. If it yields to light pressure without feeling mushy, it is ready. The stem cap should pop off easily, revealing green underneath — not brown. Color alone will fool you. Dark skin does not guarantee ripeness, and some varieties stay green when perfectly ripe. The real test … Read more
Protein shakes last in the fridge for 3 to 5 days if stored properly in a sealed container at or below 40°F. This applies to both homemade shakes and opened store-bought protein drinks. After that window, the risk of bacterial growth increases, and the shake may start to separate or develop off-flavors. Dairy-based shakes tend … Read more
What Are the 8 Principles of Patient Centered Care? The eight principles come from research done by the Picker Institute in the 1980s. Researchers asked patients what mattered most to them during healthcare visits. The answers became a framework that many hospitals still use today. 1. Respect for patient preferences and values. This means asking … Read more
Jicama is a crisp, juicy root vegetable native to Mexico and Central America. It looks like a round or oblong brown potato, but inside it is white, crunchy, and mildly sweet like a water chestnut or apple. Botanically known as Pachyrhizus erosus, jicama is eaten raw in salads, slaws, and snacks, though it can also … Read more
When you give blood, the donation is tested for several infectious diseases, blood type, and overall safety markers. The standard screenings include HIV, hepatitis B and C, syphilis, West Nile virus, and sometimes Zika virus or Chagas disease. Your blood type and Rh factor are also determined. These checks protect anyone who receives a transfusion … Read more