HB Mag Health Research Team
The sacroiliac joint connects your lower spine to your pelvis. When it becomes inflamed or injured, the pain can stop you in your tracks. Most people experience SI joint pain that lasts a few days to several weeks with proper care. For others, the pain becomes a chronic problem lasting months or longer. Your recovery … Read more
The relationship between vitamin B12 and blood pressure is indirect but real. B12 helps control homocysteine, an amino acid linked to blood vessel damage and high blood pressure when levels get too high. B12 is also needed to make red blood cells, and a deficiency can cause anemia, which affects how your heart works. But … Read more
Mixing salt with Vaseline is a popular home remedy often used as a DIY exfoliating scrub. The granules of salt physically remove dead skin cells while the petroleum jelly locks in moisture. There is no strong medical evidence that this mixture treats any skin disease, but many people use it for dry, rough skin on … Read more
Inflammatory marker tests measure specific proteins in your blood that signal inflammation. These tests help doctors detect, monitor, and occasionally predict disease activity. But they do not tell you exactly what is wrong — they point to possible problems that require further investigation. What Are Inflammatory Markers? Inflammatory markers are substances your liver produces in … Read more
Occupational therapy in schools helps students with disabilities overcome barriers to learning and participating in daily school activities. This service is provided by a licensed occupational therapist and is considered a related service under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The focus is on supporting educational outcomes, not treating medical conditions. What Is Occupational … Read more
Food insecurity does not affect everyone equally. Low-income households, families with children, and Black and Hispanic communities face the highest rates. Single-parent households, especially those led by women, are also disproportionately affected. People living in rural areas and seniors on fixed incomes are other groups that consistently experience higher levels of food insecurity. What Is … Read more
Use a flashlight and a mirror to look inside your mouth. Tilt your head back, open wide, and say “ahh” to see the back of your throat. Your tonsils are the two oval pads on each side. Check for white or yellow spots on the surface, redness, swelling, or visible lumps that may be tonsil … Read more
A trigger shot is an injection given during an IVF cycle to help your eggs complete their final stage of maturity. It mimics the natural hormone surge that causes eggs to be released from the ovaries. This shot controls the timing of egg retrieval so the doctor can collect them at the best possible moment. … Read more
Under eye swelling happens when fluid builds up in the thin skin below your eyes. Common causes include allergies, lack of sleep, eating too much salt, or getting older. While most cases are harmless and temporary, swelling can sometimes signal an infection or a medical condition that needs attention. Red flags include pain, redness, fever, … Read more
A bone bruise is an injury to the bone that happens when a sudden force crushes the tiny fibers inside the bone. Unlike a broken bone, the bone does not crack all the way through. Most bone bruises take one to two months to heal. But larger bruises or those in weight-bearing joints like the … Read more