Did you know? According to the Centers for Disease Control, “Flu season is on the rise across the US, with the infection considered to be widespread in 24 states.” According to the latest data recorded on December 29th, high flu activity went from 9 to 19 over the course of one week in the US.…
Prescription pain relievers are strong narcotic drugs, prescribed by doctors’ to patients who are struggling with chronic pain disorder. The pain relievers offer relief by blocking the painful senses to the brain and creates a euphoric sensation. Long term usage of prescription pain relievers can lead to drug dependency. The body gets addicted to the…
Plague is a serious bacterial infection, caused by a germ, Yersinia pestis. The most common form of plague is bubonic. It usually happens when an infected flea bites you or your pets. If left untreated, bubonic plague turns into the septicemic plague. It usually happens when the bacteria causing plague multiply in the bloodstream and…
Has arousal become a Herculean task for you? Or you’re often not in the mood to make love to your partner. This means you’re really doing something that’s hampering your sex life. Here are some of the factors that can decrease your sex libido. 1. Too Little Sleep According to the American Sleep Foundation, “Adults…
Do you know? Approximately 1 in 5 adults in the U.S. i.e., approx. 43.8 million people experience mental illness in a given year. Mental illness issues are common these days. It’s a condition that affects your thought process i.e., how you think, feel, act, or relate to people or to your surroundings. Cause of mental…
Even with insurance, prescription medication can be costly. Almost all Americans take at least one prescription medication, while over half take one or more. When you add up all the prescriptions you take, it can get a bit pricey. In 2012, individuals who regularly took prescription drugs paid approximately $758 per year, and that number…
Prescription medications have become more and more in demand, with approximately 70% of Americans on at least one, and 50% taking two or more. However, these pills don’t always come cheap. According to a PBS report, U.S. patients are paying 50-60% more for brand-name patented drugs than people in the United Kingdom and Australia. Even…
Yes, stress can have a huge impact on your skin health. It can be one of the reasons you are seeing a decline in your overall skin health. Do you know that you break out more when you’re stressed? Stress can affect your whole body, including your skin, hair, and nails. As it’s a part…
Heroin is an opioid drug synthesized from morphine, extracted from the opium poppy plant. Opium was originally used to treat sleeplessness, pain, etc. In comparison to morphine, heroin is 2-3 times more potent and faster in its onset of action. This drug is illegal in the USA since 1924. Heroin is one of the most…
Today, approx. 1 in 4 people of age 18-30 years is inked. And in the next few years, 40% of this age group will be. Planning to get yourself inked? It’s going to hurt. Think about your first piercing or the first time you had a professional do your eyebrows or waxing.