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Jan 15 • 13 tweets • 2 min read
Is Your Medication Secretly Causing Hair Loss?
Hair thinning or shedding? It might not be stress or aging—it could be your medication. Curious to know if yours is one of them.
Read The Thread 👇1. Chemotherapy Drugs
• These drugs attack rapidly dividing cells, including hair follicles, which is why hair loss is common during cancer treatment.
• Hair usually grows back after stopping treatment, but the texture or color might change.
Jan 6 • 9 tweets • 2 min read
What is HMPV? A New Virus Outbreak Raises Concerns in China.
A respiratory virus you’ve likely never heard of—Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV)—is now under close watch in China due to a suspected outbreak. Who’s at risk?
Read The Thread👇1. What is HMPV?
HMPV is a virus that affects the lungs and airways.
It was discovered in 2001, but it has probably been spreading among humans for a long time.
It is similar to other viruses like RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus) and the flu.
Dec 22, 2024 • 12 tweets • 3 min read
Do you drink water while eating? Or drink too much too quickly? Maybe you drink right before bed?
You could be drinking water the wrong way! Here’s a thread to help you understand the best times and methods to stay hydrated.
Read The Thread👇1. Drink Water When You Wake Up
• Drinking water first thing in the morning helps your body rehydrate after sleeping. It also boosts your metabolism and clears out toxins from the night.
• Tip: Keep a glass of water next to your bed to make it easy to remember.
Dec 9, 2024 • 12 tweets • 2 min read
If dark circles don’t improve after getting enough sleep, there might be health issues.
Let’s talk about this 🧵1/ Dark circles can be caused by various factors:
Dark circles aren’t just from lack of sleep. Your body might be sending you a message!
Read this cause and don’t ignore dark circles that won’t go away 👇
Dec 3, 2024 • 8 tweets • 2 min read
Is that painful red bump on your eyelid bothering you? It’s probably a stye. — Let’s read how to treat it and how to avoid it.
Read the thread 👇1/ What is a Stye?
A stye is a red, painful bump that appears near the edge of your eyelid, like a small pimple.
It happens when an oil gland or hair follicle gets infected.
Let’s talk about what causes styes! 👇
Nov 24, 2024 • 7 tweets • 2 min read
Is Your Toe Red, Swollen, Or Painful?
It might be an ingrown toenail infection. Here’s what to do!
Come and Read with me 👇1/ What is an Ingrown Toenail?
An ingrown toenail happens when the side of your toenail grows into the surrounding skin, causing pain, redness, and swelling.
Nov 23, 2024 • 8 tweets • 2 min read
The Benefits of Sleeping on Your Left Side for Your Brain, Heart, and Stomach.
Read Thread 👇1/ Why Does the Sleeping Position Matter?
Your sleeping position impacts more than just comfort.
It affects your digestion, blood flow, and even your brain health.
Here’s why sleeping on your left side might be a game-changer. 👇
Oct 19, 2024 • 6 tweets • 3 min read
🧵 Know How Your Brain Controls Erections 🧠
Have you ever wondered how your brain is involved in sexual arousal and erections? It’s not just about physical stimulation—your brain plays a key role!
Here’s a Thread of how it all works👇👇
🧵 1/ Sexual Stimuli: Ever thought about how something you see, hear or even imagine can trigger your brain and lead to an erection?
Check out👇 How visual sexual stimuli (VSS), such as pornography or physical sexual activity with a partner, trigger sexual arousal and the brain’s reward system.