Health IQ

cold-water immersion, ice bath

Ice baths reveal unexpected transformations

In living rooms and backyards across America, a transformation is taking place as women trade their warm morning showers for bone-chilling ice baths. This shift

The deadly truth about metals near your heart

The relationship between environmental metal exposure and heart and cardiovascular disease has emerged as a critical public health concern, with recent findings from Columbia University’s

cholesterol

Kidney disease speeds up heart risks, study finds

A medical study has uncovered disturbing connections between chronic kidney disease (CKD), diabetes, and heart health that could change how doctors approach treatment for millions

orgasms, dryness

7 powerful ways to defeat vaginal dryness

The vagina maintains its moisture through a complex interplay of hormones and natural secretions. However, when this delicate balance is disrupted, dryness can occur, leading

anxiety

7 diseases commonly mistaken for anxiety

The experience of feeling overwhelmed, struggling with shortness of breath, or having a racing heart often leads to an anxiety diagnosis. However, these symptoms frequently

smoking

How smoking in all forms damages heart health

Every type of smoking poses serious risks to heart health, from traditional cigarettes to modern alternatives like vaping. While many people recognize smoking’s connection to

HIV prevention, injectable medication, health funding, scientific progress

A new HIV prevention shot is changing everything

A groundbreaking medical advancement could reshape the future of HIV prevention. In a landmark clinical trial, a twice-yearly injection of lenacapavir demonstrated an astonishing 96%