Bemotrizinol 101: What to know about this new sunscreen ingredient
There’s a new ingredient coming to sunscreens in the U.S. soon. Known as bemotrizinol, this chemical compound has been widely used in Europe, Asia and Australia for a long time. And, it doesn’t absorb as easily into your skin, potentially making it safer than other types of chemical sunscreens available here.
This is the first new sunscreen ingredient approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in more than 20 years. Bemotrizinol...
Does a cold plunge have health benefits?
You’ve probably seen athletes sitting a tub of ice water after a competition. This practice of cold-water immersion — also known as a cold...
Debunking the benefits of nicotine
Have you heard that nicotine has health benefits – especially when used in tobacco-free products like oral nicotine pouches and vapes?...
Blood tests for colorectal cancer: What to know
The American Cancer Society recently released updated colorectal cancer screening guidelines for people at average risk for the disease. This includes adding blood tests as a new screening option.
Adults at average risk for colorectal cancer should begin screening at age 45. Blood tests are not meant to replace a colonoscopy, which is still considered the gold standard test for colorectal cancer. Blood tests provide an alternative...
3 ways cancer survivors can stay healthy this summer
Summertime can be exciting. Think: trips to the beach, backyard barbecues and baseball games. But the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays can be harmful...
Should you have your fallopian tubes removed to reduce your ovarian cancer risk?
A woman could have her fallopian tubes removed for many reasons. Sometimes, it’s necessary to treat an ectopic pregnancy or to resolve an...
How to cope with insomnia during cancer treatment
Insomnia is a sleep disorder that makes it difficult to fall or stay asleep. It’s common in the general population, but it can also affect...
6 things to know about chlorophyll
You probably already know that eating your greens is good for you. But what if you could extract the “green” part itself and take it as a...
Are there health benefits to drinking hot water?
It’s well-established that drinking water is crucial for your health.
Our bodies are made up of about 60% water, and...
Understanding the gut-brain axis: 7 things to know
Have you ever found yourself thinking, “I don’t feel sick, exactly. I just don’t feel … right?”
If so, odds are that you’re correct...