HB Mag Health Research Team
Yes, GERD can cause a sore throat, and it is one of the most common reasons people see a doctor for throat discomfort. When stomach acid backs up into the esophagus and throat, it irritates the delicate tissues there. This irritation can feel like a raw, scratchy, or burning sensation that is often worse in … Read more
Yes, you can still produce sperm after prostate removal, but the sperm never leaves the body in the way it used to. The prostate gland makes most of the fluid in semen, not the sperm itself. Sperm are made in the testicles. Prostate removal, called a radical prostatectomy, removes the gland and the seminal vesicles, … Read more
NSDR, or Non-Sleep Deep Rest, is a simple way to calm your nervous system and restore your energy without actually falling asleep. You do it by lying down and following a guided mental exercise for about 10 to 20 minutes. The goal is to shift your brain into a relaxed state that feels similar to … Read more
Manuka honey is a thick, dark honey from New Zealand and Australia that has natural humectant and antibacterial properties. When applied to hair, it draws moisture into the hair shaft and helps smooth the cuticle, which can leave strands feeling softer and looking shinier. The most effective way to use it is as a weekly … Read more
If you are looking for the single food with the most iron, clams and other shellfish top the list. A standard 3-ounce serving of cooked clams provides more iron than a serving of beef liver or fortified cereal. For plant-based eaters, fortified breakfast cereals and cooked soybeans are among the highest sources, though the body … Read more
Yes, COVID-19 can increase blood pressure, both during the acute infection and for weeks or months afterward. The virus triggers widespread inflammation, activates the body’s stress response, and can directly damage the lining of blood vessels. This combination often leads to higher readings, even in people who previously had normal blood pressure. Can Covid Increase … Read more
“White lung pneumonia” is not a medical diagnosis. It is a term that became popular on social media and in news reports, most notably in late 2023, to describe a cluster of pneumonia cases in children. The name comes from the way the lungs look on a chest X-ray or CT scan. When the air … Read more
Suddenly tripping over your words can feel alarming, but it is often a sign of a treatable or manageable condition. The most common root causes include fatigue, stress, medication side effects, or a transient condition like a migraine. However, sudden speech changes can also signal a serious medical event like a stroke or transient ischemic … Read more
Upper back pain between the shoulder blades is a common complaint that often feels like a tight knot or a burning ache that will not let go. The fastest way to relieve it is to combine gentle movement with targeted stretching, followed by checking your daily posture habits that likely caused the strain in the … Read more
Getting tested for an STD isn’t a single-moment event. The right time depends on the specific infection because each one has a different incubation period — the time between exposure and when a test can reliably detect it. If you test too early, you can get a false negative result even if you are infected. … Read more