HB Mag Health Research Team
Rosuvastatin does not cause weight gain. Clinical studies testing this medication have not found weight gain to be a side effect. Large trials involving thousands of patients taking rosuvastatin did not report weight changes as a common or significant outcome. If you notice the number on your scale going up after starting rosuvastatin, something else … Read more
Boiling an egg seems simple, but getting the exact doneness you want comes down to minutes. For a hard-boiled egg with a fully set yolk, let it cook for 10 to 12 minutes. For a soft-boiled egg with a runny yolk, aim for 6 to 7 minutes. For something in between — a creamy, slightly … Read more
How much alcohol is too much? For most adults, drinking more than moderate amounts increases health risks. The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism defines low-risk drinking as no more than 1 drink per day for women and no more than 2 drinks per day for men. Heavy drinking is defined as 8 or … Read more
If you have ever noticed a head of lettuce turning red or pink, you might wonder if it is safe to eat. The short answer is yes, in most cases. Lettuce turns red due to natural pigments called anthocyanins. These pigments can appear for two main reasons: the lettuce variety is naturally red, or the … Read more
Most women need between 1.6 and 2.2 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight each day to build muscle effectively. That works out to roughly 0.7 to 1.0 grams per pound. Your exact number depends on your activity level, age, and overall diet. How much protein do women really need to build muscle? The … Read more
The muscular system is the engine behind every bite you take. Without muscles, food would sit in your mouth, stomach, and intestines without moving anywhere. Muscles push food through your digestive tract, mix it with digestive juices, and control when waste leaves your body. Some of these muscle actions you control on purpose, like chewing. … Read more
An infected cut looks red, swollen, and warm. The redness spreads beyond the wound edge. You may see yellow or green pus, or the cut may leak fluid. Pain gets worse, not better. Sometimes red streaks run from the cut toward the heart. These are signs the body is fighting an infection. If you see … Read more
Human nails are made mostly of a tough protein called keratin. Keratin is the same material that forms hair and the outer layer of skin. Nails are made of several layers of dead, flattened cells packed with keratin. These cells are produced by the nail matrix at the base of the nail and are pushed … Read more
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