The brain is the most complex organ of the human body. It’s also a very hungry organ. The brain gobbles up about 20 percent of your daily calorie intake. And research shows that the food we eat directly affects the structure and function of our brain. But can certain foods actually improve memory, help us …
Statin drugs are the gold standard when it comes to reducing LDL, or ‘bad’ cholesterol, but many patients at risk for heart disease refuse to take them because of severe side effects, such as muscle pain or weakness. An alternative medication, bempedoic acid, significantly lowers cholesterol and the risk of heart attacks, as well as …
Photo Illustration by Luis G. Rendon/The Daily Beast/Reuters When Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis gathered top allies with deep pockets last week in Miami for a three-day “Ron-o-Rama” retreat, his team made the case for a path to victory. But there’s a major problem with the Team DeSantis logic: Its case for DeSantis’ path to victory …
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The Metis Nation of Alberta says many of its members have experienced racism when accessing Alberta’s health-care system. “Rather than risk being discriminated against or feeling less than… They’re choosing not to go,” said Reagan Bartel, director of health for the Metis Nation of Alberta. “Our community feels that very deeply, that physicians are above …
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When you’re a university student you’ll do anything to avoid having a hangover. Uni is known for its excessive drinking culture with most parties and events involving alcohol. Sure drinking is fun, but who really wants to be severely hungover the next day? Well, this generation of students might have found a way to hack …
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Whether you’re a returning entrant, or brand new to the RoSPA Health & Safety Awards, going through the entry process can seem a little daunting… but don’t panic! We have a highly dedicated team at RoSPA to help. We caught up with two members of the RoSPA team, Dr Karen McDonnell and Matt Cryer, to …
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Ask Lewis: Hi, and welcome to Your Health, Quickly, a Scientific American podcast series! Josh Fisherman: On this show, we highlight the latest vital health news, discoveries that affect your body and your mind. Every episode, we dive into one topic. We discuss diseases, treatments, and some controversies. Lewis: And we demystify the medical research …
Starbucks made headlines this week for its latest creation: coffee infused with a spoonful of olive oil. The coffee giant unveiled the new “Oleato” beverage line in their Italy stores Wednesday, with the drink options set to debut at select US locations this spring. In the announcement, Starbucks interim CEO Howard Schultz described the new …
Olive oil coffee: Is Starbucks’ new Oleato drink healthy? Read More »
