Do tattoos cause cancer? A dermatologist explains the risks
You may already know that the pigments used in tattoo ink can sometimes migrate to nearby lymph nodes or distant organs and mimic metastatic cancer on lymph node biopsy or screening scans.
But are tattoos actually bad for your health? Can they ever cause cancer?
Here’s what to know about tattoos, including what to consider before getting one, and why a recent twin study out of Denmark is getting so much attention...
Rethinking your relationship with alcohol? Benefits and how to try being sober curious
You don’t have to give up alcohol completely to take a closer look at how it fits into your life. That idea is at the heart of the “sober...
Is peanut butter good for you? A dietitian answers
Not all foods fit neatly into one category or another. Whole grains, for instance, don’t just contain carbohydrates. They have a little protein...
Dandelion root: Benefits, side effects and how to try it
You may have heard that dandelions (Taraxacum officinale) offer nutritional benefits. It’s true that this common plant — often considered a weed — is packed full of vitamins, minerals and other important substances that may be beneficial for your overall wellbeing.
In fact, dandelion root extract is sometimes used to make caffeine-free tea. The root part of the plant contains most of the nutrients.
However, most medical...
Are itchy breasts ever a symptom of cancer?
The skin on your breasts may itch for many different reasons. It could be because you’re allergic to a new laundry detergent. Or your skin...
How to detect colon cancer without a colonoscopy
Current screening guidelines suggest that people at average risk for colorectal cancer should get their first colonoscopy at age 45. But concerns...
Smoking hookah: Health risks and side effects
You probably know that smoking cigarettes poses many health risks like cancer, heart disease and lung disease — in addition to being addictive...
Chia seeds 101: What are they, and how can they improve your health?
In the 1980s and ‘90s, chia was all the rage — not as a dietary staple but as terra cotta figurines that could sprout into lush sculptures...
Thyroid nodules: 8 questions, answered
The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland in your lower neck that produces hormones which control your metabolism, heart rate and body temperature...
What wearable tech can tell you about your health
We used to rely on pedometers and simple activity trackers to count our steps and estimate the calories we burned through exercise. But now...