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Dry skin plagues almost everyone in the winter months. Here, we ask leading dermatologist Dr. Prativa Shrestha about how we can minimize or prevent dry skin. Dr. Prativa Shrestha, MD, Dermatology, had her aesthetic training from American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine in 2013. She worked as a principal consultant dermatologist …

While moisturizers also protect sensitive skin, improve skin texture, and conceal imperfections, their first task is to prevent and treat dry skin. A moisturizer’s basic function is to hold water in the outer layer of the skin. Most moisturizers are water-based lotions, creams, gels, and serums that contain humectants (ingredients …

Smoking leads to disease and disability and harms nearly every organ of the body … Smoking causes cancer, heart disease, stroke, lung diseases, diabetes, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which includes emphysema and chronic bronchitis. Smoking also increases risk for tuberculosis, certain eye diseases, and problems of the immune …

Abortions are common all around the world, among women of different ages, races, countries, and religions. Data shows that one out of every three women will have an abortion at some point in her life. Despite this, women continue to suffer in silence due to a strong stigma in conservative …

In these challenging times, when the pandemic has forced many across the globe to remain within specified confines, children are experiencing major changes in routine that may negatively impact their health and well-being. It is, as such, important to limit their recreational screen time. It is important to have a …

Cancer is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Global Cancer Statistic (GLOBOCAN) 2020 reports 19.3 million new cases of cancer and around 10 million cancer deaths across the globe. One-half of these cancer incidences and mortality is reported to happen in Asia alone. Female breast cancer is now …

Squint is an eye condition where the eyes do not look in the same direction. This means that one eye may not focus on an object someone is looking at. While one eye looks forwards to focus on an object, the other eye turns either inwards, outwards, upwards, or downwards. …

A study published in a journal of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC Heart Failure) has found aspirin use to be associated with a 26% increased risk of heart failure in those with at least one predisposing factor (smoking, obesity, cardiovascular disease, high cholesterol , high blood pressure, and diabetes)..The …

Undoubtedly. the COVID-19 pandemic and the lockdowns and social distancing measures accompanying it has had significant adverse effect on mental health. In the U.S.A., studies showed that there were three times as many people suffering from depression during the pandemic than at normal times. It is well known that social …

Currently, there are more than 55 million people living with dementia around the world, and it is estimated that Alzheimer’s disease accounts for 50–75% of all dementia cases. There is no cure for Alzheimer’s disease in the present time, and treatment and lifestyle changes can only slow its progression. A …