HB Mag Health Research Team

Storing sugar to keep bugs out comes down to one simple rule: use airtight containers made of glass, thick plastic, or metal. Bugs like pantry moths, ants, and weevils cannot chew through these materials. A sealed container stops them from getting in and stops eggs already in the sugar from spreading. The best containers have … Read more

You see dark splotches in your bathroom corner or near a window and your stomach drops. Black mold is the first thing that comes to mind. But here is what you need to know: many common household stains and growths look almost identical to black mold but are completely harmless. The way to tell is … Read more

Running is one of the most straightforward ways to improve your health, but the question of exactly how much you need to run each day is often answered with vague advice. The direct answer is that for most healthy adults, running for 20 to 30 minutes a day, or about 150 minutes per week, is … Read more

Prenatal testing for Down syndrome has changed dramatically in the last decade. Most pregnant people in the United States now receive screening tests first, not diagnostic ones. Screening tells you the chance that your baby has Down syndrome. Diagnostic tests tell you for sure. The choice of which test to take — and whether to … Read more

Waking up nauseous is a miserable way to start the day. The feeling of your stomach turning before you have even stood up can leave you anxious and exhausted before breakfast. For most people, morning nausea is not a sign of a serious illness but rather a response to something your body is doing while … Read more

If you or someone you know takes amlodipine for high blood pressure, you might hear people call it a “water pill.” That is not accurate. Amlodipine is not a diuretic. It belongs to a different class of drugs called calcium channel blockers. Diuretics and amlodipine lower blood pressure through completely different mechanisms. Understanding this difference … Read more

Cleaning a toilet is one of those chores people put off, but it does not have to be complicated. The direct answer is you need a good cleaner, a sturdy brush, and a few minutes of scrubbing. Focus on the bowl first, then the rim, seat, and exterior. This guide walks through the steps that … Read more

Congestion makes it hard to breathe, sleep, and focus. You want relief that is safe and backed by evidence, not another internet trick that does nothing. The most effective way to clear your sinuses is to combine nasal saline irrigation with steam inhalation and targeted pressure. Research from the American Academy of Otolaryngology confirms that … Read more

Yes, chicken contains vitamin B12, but the amount depends on the cut and how it is cooked. A standard 3-ounce serving of roasted chicken breast provides about 0.3 micrograms of B12. That is roughly 13 percent of the daily recommended intake for most adults. Dark meat like thighs and drumsticks has slightly more. Chicken liver … Read more