HB Mag Health Research Team

Lasers are devices that produce a narrow, intense beam of light. This light can cut, burn, vaporize, or reshape tissue in medical procedures. In cosmetics, lasers remove hair, tattoos, and skin spots. In industry, lasers cut metal, weld parts, and engrave barcodes. How Do Lasers Work? A laser creates light that is all the same … Read more

If you have asthma and wake up coughing, wheezing, or short of breath at night, you are not alone. Nighttime asthma symptoms — also called nocturnal asthma — are very common. They disrupt sleep and make the next day harder. The good news is that you can take practical steps to control these symptoms. Starting … Read more

Fat free milk does contain lactose. The reason is simple: lactose is a natural sugar found in milk, and removing fat does not remove it. All types of milk — whole, reduced-fat, low-fat, and fat free — have roughly the same amount of lactose. If you are avoiding lactose for intolerance or other reasons, switching … Read more

Clinical trials are how new medical treatments get tested before they reach patients. A Phase 1/2 clinical trial combines the first two stages of human testing into one study. Phase 1 focuses on safety and finding the right dose. Phase 2 looks at whether the treatment works and collects more safety data. These combined trials … Read more

Medical leave from your doctor means getting written documentation that confirms you have a health condition that requires time away from work. To get it, you need to request a medical leave note or certification from your doctor, who will assess whether your condition meets the clinical and legal criteria for leave. The process involves … Read more

If you feel like you are about to throw up, a few techniques may help you stop it quickly. Controlled breathing, using acupressure on your wrist, sipping a cold drink, and smelling ginger or peppermint are among the fastest home approaches. Over-the-counter medications like bismuth subsalicylate or dimenhydrinate can also work, but which method helps … Read more

Clostridium botulinum is a bacterium that produces the most potent neurotoxin known to science. When the toxin enters the human body, it causes botulism — a rare but life-threatening illness that paralyzes muscles, starting with the eyes, face, and throat, and can spread to the breathing muscles. Without prompt medical treatment, botulism can be fatal. … Read more

A sinus infection happens when the spaces inside your nose and head get swollen and clogged with fluid. Most sinus infections are caused by viruses, not bacteria, and will clear up on their own in 7 to 10 days. For most people, healing means managing symptoms while your immune system does the work. Here is … Read more

Unripe bananas are good for you, but for different reasons than ripe bananas. They are high in resistant starch, a type of carbohydrate that acts like fiber and feeds beneficial gut bacteria. They also contain less sugar and have a lower glycemic effect, which can help stabilize blood sugar. However, they are not ideal for … Read more