Sunlight plays an important role in human health because it helps the body synthesize essential nutrients such as vitamin D. At the same time, spending too long in the sun can greatly increase the likelihood of developing skin cancer.
In a new…
Sunlight plays an important role in human health because it helps the body synthesize essential nutrients such as vitamin D. At the same time, spending too long in the sun can greatly increase the likelihood of developing skin cancer.
In a new…
A GP says patients are presenting with mental health problems because of stress they feel over their levels of personal debt.
According to Citizens Advice, north-east England has the second highest number of people who require professional…
Drinking enough water is critical for maintaining optimal health. And yet, American adults drink an average of 44 ounces of water a day, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)—that’s just 35% of the recommended…
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a travel notice this past week for rabies in India.
Health officials say a case of rabies has been reported in the U.S. in a traveler from India. There has been two human rabies cases…
Schizophrenia is a psychiatric disorder with a lifetime prevalence estimate of 0.6% of and contributes substantially to morbidity, mortality and social disability.1 Current therapeutic options primarily target dopaminergic signaling,…
As much fun and helpful as cannabis can be, every drug has its potential tradeoffs. Case in point, a study out this week finds that more Americans are coming down with a stomach-churning side effect of long-term use.
Researchers…
Q. You wrote about the use of niacin against basal cell and squamous cell skin cancers. I would like to try this, but I’m having trouble with the flushing. To avoid this, I have to take the pill after a full meal. Even then, I can manage only…
