Diabetes medication investigated for anti-aging potential hailed as ‘wonder drug’
The appellation wonder drug might even be an understatement, reckons Harvard Healths Robert Shmerling, MD. But why? Metformin is a...
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Antimicrobial resistance could kill 40 million by 2050 unless governments respond effectively
Antimicrobial resistance, or AMR, happens when pathogenic organisms change over time and develop defenses to the medicines we have. It...
British doctor shares 9 ‘crazy’ differences between medication in England and America
From the food to the vocabulary, there are some huge differences between the US and the UK. Another one is...
Optometrist’s ’20-20-20′ eye rule we should all follow when looking at screens
As our world becomes increasingly tech-driven, it’s impossible for most to avoid looking at screens for long periods of time....
Dietitian’s unique not-at-all-diet-related tip for boosting your immune system this fall
Whether its the common cold, man flu, the real flu, or a case of the seasonal heebie-jeebies, fall is wont...
Deficiency of ‘healthy fats’ makes you forgetful ‘all the time’, says doctor
Lack of essential nutrients can manifest in many forms, including conditions such as forgetfulness and blurry vision, among other things....
What your bloating could actually be telling you, according to a nutritionist
Bloating is one of the most annoying and uncomfortable things, but knowing what’s causing it is the only way to...
Hospice nurse’s ‘craziest’ experience suggests people can ‘choose’ when they are going to die
Death can be a scary, confusing and difficult time for everyone involved, but a hospice nurse has made it her...
Drinking three cups of coffee per day lowers heart disease risk, study finds
A new study has found that drinking three cups of coffee per day could actually lower your risk of heart...
The ultimate 5-step guide to beat seasonal colds every time, from health experts
One of our writers was sick this week, making this all the more timely. Tis the season for it, after...
