The practice of skipping a meal or taking food within a specific window of time, along with dumping carbs, eating more protein, and eating more…
US life expectancy up for first time in four years
Credit: CC0 Public Domain US life expectancy is up for the first time in four years, driven by factors including a fall in the rate…
The future of human healing lies in the brain of a starfish
The incredible benefits of stem cell therapy have been widely known for decades. It can alleviate the pain of arthritis, and help patients heal exponentially…
Everything you need to know for the vaccination
A one and a half years old Boy died from measles because he was not vaccinated. His death has caused in Germany for outrage and…
My Day on a Plate: Luke Hines
Author, functional nutritionist and TV host Luke Hines, 36, shares his day on a plate. Luke Hines.Credit:Mark Roper 4am Before my early-morning workout I have…
Keto diet could make your bones weaker and 'increase risk of injury'
The ketogenic diet – widely known as keto – is a high-fat, low-carb, restrictive eating plan that promises to help you lose weight. But a…
How social media is changing research and reactions to coronavirus outbreak
Over the past two decades, three novel coronaviruses—SARS (severe acute respiratory syndrome) in 2002, MERS (Middle East respiratory syndrome) in 2012 and now 2019-nCoV—have emerged,…
Coronavirus: How worried should I be about the shortage of face masks?
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has just declared the coronavirus outbreak a public health emergency of international concern. There have been nearly 10,000 cases of…
What interventional radiologists need to know about frostbite and amputation
An ahead-of-print article in the April issue of the American Journal of Roentgenology (AJR) reviewing various techniques and clinical management paradigms to treat severe frostbite…
Chinese official says slow response made virus epidemic worse
Credit: CC0 Public Domain China’s delayed response to the discovery of a deadly new coronavirus infection worsened the epidemic, the most senior official from the…