Becoming more sensitive to pain, or pain sensitization, is an important risk factor for developing persistent knee pain in osteoarthritis, according to a new study by researchers at Université de Montréal and its affiliated Maisonneuve Rosemont Hospital Research Centre (CRHMR), in collaboration with researchers at Boston University. Their findings were published Oct. 11 in the […]
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Bitter ‘super-tasters’ have a nearly 60% higher risk of cancer
Are you able to taste a bitter chemical found in foods like dark chocolate, coffee and broccoli? It means you are almost 60 per cent more likely to get CANCER, reveals study Tasting a bitter chemical in green vegetables puts you more at risk of cancer The chemical PTC, short for phenylthiocabamide, is tasteless to […]
Why Your Skin Is Suddenly SO Sensitive
You have your daily regime down pat: wash, exfoliate, moisturise, repeat. So why is your face suddenly red and inflamed? To fix the issue, dermatologist Joshua Zeichner, recommends laying off of your normal products for a bit and calming flare-ups. “If the problem isn’t improving, visit your dermatologist,” he says. “If you see improvement, add […]