Research-based articles on weight management, joint health, gut health, and natural wellness to help you make informed health decisions.
High chloride in your blood, a condition called hyperchloremia, usually means your body’s fluid and electrolyte balance is off. The most direct way to lower it is to address the underlying cause, which is often dehydration or a problem with your kidneys. Drinking enough water to correct dehydration is the first step, but you need … Read more
Blood type O positive is the most common blood type in the United States. About 37% of the U.S. population has O positive blood. If you add O negative, nearly half of all Americans have type O blood. The next most common is A positive at roughly 28%. These numbers come from the American Red … Read more
Protein is absolutely essential for healthy skin. Your skin is made mostly of a protein called collagen, and your body needs a steady supply of amino acids from protein to repair skin cells, produce new ones, and maintain its structure. Without enough protein, your skin can become thin, saggy, and slow to heal. The science … Read more
A blood pressure reading of 122/81 mmHg is considered elevated. It is not normal, but it is also not yet high blood pressure. The top number (122) falls into the elevated range, while the bottom number (81) is at the very top of the normal range. This reading means your heart is working harder than … Read more
Niacinamide is one of the most popular skincare ingredients for a reason. It helps with acne, redness, and uneven skin tone. But some people worry it might make their breakouts worse. The short answer is no — niacinamide does not cause acne. For the vast majority of people, it helps calm breakouts and improve the … Read more
Your face wash should match your skin type like a key fits a lock. Use a gentle foaming or gel cleanser for oily skin. Use a creamy or milky cleanser for dry skin. Use a soothing hydrating cleanser for sensitive skin. Use a balanced foaming cleanser for combination skin. And use a non-comedogenic gel or … Read more
Yes, spironolactone can help with hair loss in women who have androgenetic alopecia, also known as female pattern hair loss. It works by blocking the effects of androgens, the male hormones that can shrink hair follicles over time. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has not approved spironolactone specifically for hair loss, which means doctors … Read more
Malabsorption means your body is not absorbing nutrients from food properly. Doctors use blood tests, stool tests, and sometimes breath tests to find out why. The right test depends on your symptoms and what your doctor suspects is wrong. What Is Malabsorption and Why Does It Matter? Malabsorption happens when your small intestine cannot take … Read more
Healthy hair starts from the inside out, but what you put on it matters too. The real answer is simpler than most products want you to believe: protect your hair from damage, feed it the right nutrients, and stop doing things that break it. Hair is dead tissue once it grows past the scalp, so … Read more
Yes, blood work can show kidney problems. Standard blood tests measure waste products like creatinine and blood urea nitrogen (BUN) that healthy kidneys filter out. When these levels rise, it often means your kidneys are not working as well as they should. Doctors also use a calculation called eGFR (estimated glomerular filtration rate) based on … Read more