Sweating is a natural body process to cool the skin and release toxins. While many people associate sweating or perspiration with body odor, sweat often does not have a scent. It is only when it mixes with skin and bacteria that most sweat can create an unpleasant odor. When a person has chronic body odor,…
The last molars to arrive in the mouth are the four wisdom teeth. These final teeth arrive around the time teenagers become adults – usually wisdom teeth erupt in the late teens or early twenties. If these large molars become impacted or cause other problems, they are often removed through oral surgery. Understanding the procedure…
Micro needling is a popular skin treatment that is used to fight the effects of aging, as well as repair imperfections on the skin. The procedure is offered by many dermatologists, plastic surgeons and skin specialists to improve the aesthetics of the skin. However, micro needling does not provide immediate results like dermal fillers and…
If you want to reshape your body and lose unwanted areas of fat accumulation, Coolsculpting® may be a solution. Coolsculpting is not a weight loss procedure, but it does help shrink targeted areas of fat by removing fat cells. For those wondering, “Is Coolsculpting permanent?” here is how the procedure works and how it can…
Do you have stubborn love handles or a double chin you want to disappear? There are some fatty areas on the body that can be difficult to shrink through diet and exercise alone. Coolsculpting is a non-invasive option for eliminating fatty tissue from trouble areas permanently. You may be wondering how this procedure works and…
Do you know if your pancreas is performing the way it should? The pancreas is a vital organ which plays a crucial role in digestion and hormone production. When disease attacks the pancreas, it can become dysfunctional and no longer work properly. Understanding what the pancreas does, the most common diseases that affect the pancreas…
Everyone knows that viruses exist in many forms, but not everyone really understands how viruses can attack the body. With the recent worldwide outbreak of the coronavirus COVID-19, it is more important than ever to know how viruses spread and how the immune system can fight off these deadly pathogens. Here is some basic information…
The excitement of learning you are pregnant can often be followed by concerns on how to keep you and your baby safe. Nine months is a long journey, and there are risks that can impact your health and pregnancy. First-time mothers can be especially concerned on what they can and cannot do during their pregnancy.…
When the sun comes out and the days become warmer, people of all ages begin spending more time outdoors. While it is healthy to go for a hike or a swim for exercise and to breathe in the fresh air, there is always a risk lurking ahead. More than two million people each year are…
It is estimated that 300 million people suffer from rosacea, a skin condition that often manifests with red, bumpy patches. There are theories on what causes rosacea but the exact cause is not known. Correlations have been made between the disease and high risk groups, including fair-skinned ethnicities, women and family-history of the disease. Here…
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