(L.F. Carver/ The Conversation) — How old do you feel inside? Not your chronological age (that pesky number on your birthday cake) but how old is the real you, the person inside?
In North America, we generally group people into socially constructed age ranges such as: childhood, adolescence, young adulthood, middle adulthood and old …
(Padma Nagappan/ Everyday Health) — Statins like Lipitor and Crestor are widely used as the first line of defense in treating high cholesterol, but not everyone can take them. Muscle pain is the most common side effect, and some patients can also experience inflammation in the liver, increased blood sugar levels that could lead to type …
(Thompson Reuters/CBC News) — More than a million people worldwide catch a sexually transmitted infection every day, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Thursday.
Four infections — chlamydia, gonorrhea, trichomoniasis and syphilis — account for a combined total of more than 376 million new cases annually, the WHO said in …
(Caitlin Gallagher/ Hello Giggles) — Does it feel like the whole world has gone keto? Yeah, we hear you. From social media posts to news coverage to celeb testimonials, the keto diet is the trendiest trend of 2019. There are plenty of reasons to try keto, but there are just as many (or more) reasons to skip it. If you’re lost in a sea of carbohydrate …
(Kayla McKiski/ HealthDay) — From cappuccinos to cold brew, coffee is a morning must for many Americans, but is it healthy and how much is too much?
A University of South Australia study suggests a couple of cups to start your day probably won’t hurt — and may even be good for you. But drinking six or more cups of coffee a day can …
(WebMD) — Imagine you’re about to bite into a decadent-looking burger. You inhale the aroma of grilled meat, note the enticing char, anticipate that first juicy mouthful. Take a bite and savor the umami richness. The heat and the smoky flavor are there. It’s perfectly dense and sublime.
Now imagine learning you’ve just eaten a veggie …
(Stephanie Taylor/ Canadian Press) — Pharmacists say it’s time for Canada to restrict access to over-the-counter codeine as the country grapples with an opioid crisis.
There have been renewed calls to limit access of low-dose codeine products — including Tylenol 1 and their generic counterparts — since a pharmacy in Saskatchewan …
(Dr. Melina Jampolis/ CNN) — “One man’s food is another man’s poison.” – Lucretius (99-55 B.C.)
Most people have this basic understanding of genetics: You inherit genes from your parents, and their DNA combines to create your unique genetic makeup. This can include more obvious traits such as eye color …
(Rosie McCall/ IFL Science) — Scientists at the University of Sheffield in England say they have identified a bug-killing compound that can snuff out microbial-resistant bacteria, including potentially deadly strains of E. coli. The study was recently published in the journal ACS Nano.
Antimicrobial resistance is a natural process …
(Associated Press) — E-cigarettes aren’t considered as risky as regular cigarettes, but researchers have found a clue that their flavourings may be bad for the heart.
Longtime smokers who can’t kick the addiction sometimes switch to e-cigarettes, in hopes of avoiding the cancer-causing chemicals in tobacco smoke. …