Can You Get Rid of Cellulite?
Dermatologist Shilpi Khetarpal explains that cellulite, common on thighs, hips and buttocks, is influenced by age, genetics, hormones and lifestyle. While no permanent cure exists, regular exercise, a whole‑food diet and healthy weight can modestly improve its appearance. Over‑the‑counter creams and popular spa tricks lack scientific backing, whereas FDA‑cleared in‑office procedures such as acoustic wave therapy, laser‑based Cellulaze and subcision provide temporary, clinically supported reduction. Patients are urged to consult a dermatologist to evaluate minimally invasive options alongside lifestyle changes.
Breast Cancer and Menopause: Why It Happens and What Can Help
Breast cancer treatments, especially chemotherapy and endocrine therapy, often induce menopause or exacerbate menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes, vaginal dryness, and bone loss. These symptoms can be temporary or permanent, depending on age, treatment type, and ovarian reserve. Nonhormonal...
Dr. Tanvi Jayaraman on Oura Ring’s First Female-Focused LLM and the Future of AI Wellness Chatbots
Oura Health, the Finnish wearable maker behind 5 million rings, has unveiled its first proprietary large language model (LLM) built exclusively for women’s health. The model powers Oura’s in‑app Advisor chatbot, delivering answers drawn from clinically vetted studies rather than generic...
Saunas' Health Benefits Draw Enthusiasts and Researchers
Sauna culture is booming, highlighted by the inaugural Seattle Sauna Festival where enthusiasts gather for heat‑based rituals. Researchers cite repeated sauna sessions—four to seven times weekly—as linked to lower cardiovascular mortality, reduced blood pressure, and improved cholesterol. Emerging studies also...
Benefits of Arts and Distraction Observed Within Palliative Care; a Reminder that Medicine Is More than Just ‘’Medicines’’
A hospice clinician observes that arts‑based activities and simple distractions dramatically eased a patient’s acute pain episode, complementing standard analgesics. The letter references the "total pain" model, which frames pain as physical, psychological, social, and spiritual, and cites recent research...
CDC's NIOSH Continues Annual Free Health Screenings for Coal Miners, Announces 2026 Dates
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) has launched its 21st annual mobile health‑screening program for coal miners, running from March through May 2026. The free, confidential service travels to West Virginia, Virginia, Alabama, Kentucky, Ohio and Indiana,...
Low-Vision Aids for Macular Degeneration
Age‑related macular degeneration’s late stage, geographic atrophy, severely impairs central vision, making everyday tasks difficult. Dr. Ananth Sastry outlines a range of low‑vision aids—including optical devices, environmental modifications, and electronic tools—to help patients maximize remaining sight. Optical options such as...