Hair thinning is one of those sneaky things that most of us don’t think about… until it starts happening. Maybe you notice your part looking wider, a bit more scalp showing, or your ponytail just isn’t as thick as it used to be. As someone who has had postpartum shedding six times, plus thyroid hair loss, I’ve been there.  Ever since I became a mom, I’ve been interested in clean beauty and evidence-based wellness. So I was super intrigued when I learned about OneSkin’s OS-01 HAIR peptide scalp serum. You’ve probably heard me mention OneSkin’s skincare products before and I…

Gallbladder surgery is one of the most performed surgeries worldwide.1 In the U.S., more than 1.2 million of these surgeries are done per year,2 and the most common reason is gallstones. These are small, hardened deposits of digestive fluid that block the flow of bile, leading to severe pain in the upper right abdomen, nausea, and, in serious cases, infection or pancreatitis.3 Gallstones are just one of the reasons why the gallbladder is removed, and if you’re curious, yes, it’s possible to live a healthy life without your gallbladder. However, there are some challenges you must overcome — particularly relating…

The path to a career in technology isn’t always easy, and I know this firsthand. I didn’t grow up dreaming of a tech career. I stepped into it out of necessity to support my family. My parents were cleaners, and by the time I was 13, I was helping them clean banks and offices after school. We couldn’t afford University, so I started working young. My first job in tech? A tape operator at IBM. Back then, I didn’t have a roadmap. I just said “yes” to opportunities, even when they scared me. I spent years learning on the job,…

Escherichia coli or E. coli is a part of family of bacteria that are commonly found in the human gut. Scientists found that a toxin the bacteria release is linked to some cases of colorectal cancer. Kateryna Kon/Science Photo Libra/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Kateryna Kon/Science Photo Libra/Getty Images It’s unclear why colon cancer cases have doubled in people under 55 over the past two decades, a staggering rise that has alarmed doctors and cancer researchers. But part of the story could be colibactin, a toxin made by certain strains of E. coli and other bacteria. In a study…

In recent years I’ve done a lot of travel, from Texas to Iceland and everything in between. And while I love experiencing new things, I don’t always love travelling with liquid conditioner and shampoo. This nourishing conditioner bar recipe is great for traveling or even for use at home! The best conditioners are ones that detangle hair, are moisturizing, and don’t have sketchy ingredients. I have this homemade hair conditioner I like, but sometimes it’s nice to have a solid conditioner bar. What’s in a Conditioner Bar? Shampoo bars have been in style for a while now for hair care…

About 2.9 million people worldwide live with multiple sclerosis (MS), a condition where your immune system attacks the protective coating around your nerves.1 This leaves you feeling tired, makes walking tough and even blurs your vision. Here’s the surprising part: the tiny bacteria in your gut — those little helpers digesting your last snack — affect MS. Your gut microbiome is like a busy city of bacteria. When it’s out of balance, it affects far more than just your stomach. Two new studies show this imbalance is linked to MS, hinting at new ways to spot or treat it. In…

Cisco is honored to be a partner of the Black Hat NOC (Network Operations Center), as the Official Security Cloud Provider. This was our 9th year supporting Black Hat Asia. We work with other official providers to bring the hardware, software and engineers to build and secure the Black Hat network: Arista, Corelight, MyRepublic and Palo Alto Networks. The primary mission in the NOC is network resilience. The partners also provide integrated security, visibility and automation, a SOC (Security Operations Center) inside the NOC. Fig. 1: Presenting the Black Hat Asia Dashboards On screens outside the NOC, partner dashboards gave…

The Department of Health and Humans Services changed course and will continue funding for the Women’s Health Initiative. Kayla Bartkowski/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Kayla Bartkowski/Getty Images The Trump administration is restoring financial support for a landmark study of women’s health, an official said Thursday, reversing a defunding decision that shocked medical researchers. “These studies represent critical contributions to our better understanding of women’s health,” said a statement from Andrew Nixon, a spokesman for the Department of Health and Human Services. The decision was made because the National Institutes of Health, which funds the Women’s Health Initiative, or WHI,…

Waking up feeling exhausted, struggling to stay awake during the day or being told you snore loudly might seem like minor annoyances. But what if these seemingly harmless issues were actually signs of a serious health condition? If this sounds familiar, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) may be silently disrupting your sleep. OSA affects nearly a billion people between ages 30 and 69 worldwide.1 Many mistake their symptoms for harmless snoring or everyday fatigue, ignoring the deeper toll it takes on their body and mind. Left untreated, sleep apnea can contribute to serious health risks that impact your performance, overall health…

April is Global Volunteer Month. All month long, we’re recognizing some of the ways Cisco employees give their time, skills, and expertise in their communities. In 2005, Hurricane Katrina formed over the waters of the Gulf of Mexico and went on to become a Category 5 storm that would devastate the city of New Orleans. In response to the disaster, Cisco deployed what was then its Tactical Operations, or TacOps, team to help reestablish connectivity for first responders and victims. Now, 20 years later, what was then TacOps has evolved to become Cisco Crisis Response, a corporate function with a…