February 18, 2021

Chances are you have heard of melatonin, but how much do you know about it? This hormone is produced by your pineal gland — a gland in the middle of your brain that is about the size of a pea — as well as by the lining of the gut. Melatonin…

What are the differences between Medicare and Medicaid?  While the names may look similar and both help pay for health care and medical expenses, the programs are different.  Here’s a closer look at the two programs and what you should know…

Titanium alloys of various grades are widely used in medical and dental applications of all kinds. The infographic below, Titanium in the Medical Industry: Benefits and Applications, presents a quick, useful overview of why and how this…

When you think of being physically fit, what comes to mind? Marathoners pounding the pavement mile after mile? A gymnast executing a perfect “10” on a floor routine? Guys in the gym lifting heavy dumbbells? People’s definition of fitness…

Acne may be a common skin condition, but that doesn’t mean it is merely a minor inconvenience. Sure, we all get pimples now and then, especially during the teen years. But some people suffer tremendously from severe acne, and the disease’s…

Loose skin is a problem that detracts from one’s quality of life, sometimes in very serious ways. Sagging skin around the face, neck, arms, stomach and elsewhere can leave people with a very negative body image that inhibits their desire to…

One of the most important but also most misunderstood terms in the personal care industry is “clean beauty.” Like the term “natural,” clean beauty is not defined by the FDA, and thus has no manufacturing standards or definition that tells…