Healthier plant-based diet tied to lower risk of dementia
Plant-based diets have already been linked to lower risk of diseases like diabetes and high blood pressure. Increasing…
Quick-start guide to an anti‑inflammation diet
Chronic inflammation – a state of persistent activation of the immune system – is an important contributor to…
Outback GPs warn delays in patient data across services put lives at risk
An outback doctor says GPs are being forced to wait more than a month in some cases for…
Don’t buy into brain health supplements
A nationally representative survey found that about one in four adults over age 50 take at least one…
Elon Musk asked people to upload their medical data to X so his AI company could learn to interpret MRIs and CT scans
In Elon Musk’s world, AI is the new MD. The X owner is encouraging users to upload their…
Can supplements boost my athletic performance?
There seem to be so many opinions about boosting athletic performance with dietary supplements. What do you suggest?…
The new blood pressure guidelines: What you need to know
Has a doctor has ever told you that your blood pressure is a little high — but never…
Will vitamin D supplements keep me younger?
Q. Will vitamin D pills keep my cells, and me, younger? A. A recent randomized trial, organized right…
Should you take probiotics with antibiotics?
Adapted from Benefits of Probiotic Foods , Medical Editor: W. Allan Walker, MD, Conrad Taff Professor of Nutrition,…
Exercise for chronic pain: How physical activity can help you feel better
Adapted from Pain Relief Without Drugs or Surgery , Medical Editor: Melissa L. Colbert, MD, Instructor in Physical…
The many dimensions of a good night’s sleep
Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes “The dimensions of sleep health are just different aspects of sleep, such as…