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Research shows hair dye and straighteners increase risk of breast cancer in Black women

Adobe Stock Images A study has sparked concerns about how permanent hair dye and chemical hair straighteners affects the safety of African American women. The study was recently published in the International Journal of Cancer. Past research has found a connection in the chemicals of hair dye and straighteners with cancer. However, when tested within… Read More: Research shows hair dye and straighteners increase risk of breast… »

Getting a ‘Hollywood’ wax may not increase STI risk, after all

Many health and hygiene guides advise women, in particular, to avoid shaving or waxing all or most of their pubic hair to maintain their “natural barrier” against sexually transmitted infections. But is this a misconception? Completely removing pubic hair most likely does not influence the risk of STIs, according to recent findings. Many women, often… Read More: Getting a ‘Hollywood’ wax may not increase STI risk, after… »

Sugary Drinks Can Increase Risk Of Heart Disease By 20%

According to research, men drinking a single sugary drink every day have a 20% higher heart disease risk in comparison with men who do not consume any kind of sugary drinks. The research adds to the mounting evidence that sugary drinks such as sodas are harmful to cardiovascular health.[1] Heart disease is the main cause… Read More: Sugary Drinks Can Increase Risk Of Heart Disease By 20% »

How to keep eating chocolate bars and not increase body fat after dieting

You might think dieting is the hardest part of losing weight, but it’s often more difficult to keep up the results once you’ve reached your goal. In fact, only around 20% of people successfully manage to keep the weight off in the long term. So, the wellness experts at Vivotion have come up with a… Read More: How to keep eating chocolate bars and not increase body… »