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health-and-wellness3 months ago•4 min saved

Ear Seeding: Ancient Technique for Facial Puffiness?

Ear seeding, a trend derived from traditional Chinese medicine involving applying beads to stimulate ear pressure points, is popular on TikTok for purportedly reducing facial puffiness, but there is limited scientific evidence supporting its effectiveness for cosmetic purposes. Experts warn that while generally low-risk, improper use could cause skin or cartilage damage, and emphasize that persistent facial swelling should be medically evaluated for underlying health issues.

via The Guardian|

#cosmetic-claims #ear-seeding #expert-opinion

environment1 year ago•0 min saved

"Botswana's Elephant Diplomacy: Offering 20,000 Elephants to Germany"

An expert was consulted to determine if Germany could accommodate 20,000 elephants, highlighting the importance of considering wildlife conservation and habitat preservation.

via POLITICO Europe|

#elephants #environment #expert-opinion

health1 year ago•0 min saved

"Expert Analysis: TikToker's In-Flight Birth Control PSA Draws 25 Million Viewers"

A TikTok video about birth control by Dr. Nicole garnered 25 million views, prompting an expert to weigh in on the risks. Dr. Nicole emphasized that while there is a slight risk of blood clots associated with birth control pills, it is lower than the risks during pregnancy or postpartum. She also highlighted factors that could increase the risk, such as age, smoking, and certain medical conditions.

via BuzzFeed|

#birth-control #blood-clots #expert-opinion

health2 years ago•1 min saved

Spider Lays Eggs in Man's Toe During Cruise Vacation

Colin Blake, a man from Cramlington, Northumberland, claims that a wolf spider laid eggs in his toe while he was on holiday in France. After his toe turned purple and became infected, medical staff cut it open and a milk-like pus came out, allegedly containing spider eggs. However, experts have disputed this claim, stating that wolf spiders are incapable of laying eggs inside humans and that there is no European wolf spider that could penetrate the skin. Mr. Blake received treatment and is expected to make a full recovery.

via BBC.com|

#expert-opinion #health #medical-treatment

health2 years ago•1 min saved

"Debunking the Link Between Cellphones and Cancer: Understanding Radiation Exposure"

Experts say there is no need to worry about radiation exposure from cellphones, as nearly three decades of scientific research have not linked such exposures to medical issues like cancer. While cellphones do emit radiation, it is not considered hazardous or dangerous. Excess phone use has been associated with other concerns such as sleep issues, elevated cortisol levels, joint pain, and relationship problems.

via The New York Times|

#cancer-risk #cellphones #expert-opinion

royalty2 years ago•2 min saved

Prince Harry's US visa status questioned after drug revelations.

Royal expert Angela Levin believes that Meghan Markle "should have warned" Prince Harry about the consequences of his candid drug revelations. Levin expressed concern about why Markle left Harry alone on this issue and why the mental health guru who was talking to him didn't warn him beforehand. Harry admitted to using cocaine and smoking weed earlier in his life and experimenting with psychedelics well into his adulthood. It is unclear whether his admission could find him in legal trouble, but experts have shared their thoughts on the matter.

via Page Six|

#drug-use #expert-opinion #meghan-markle