Opinion | ‘The FDA Is Rarely That Clear’: What We Heard This Week
“The FDA is rarely that clear, so this is refreshing.” — Paul Knoepfler, PhD, of the University of California Davis, on the FDA getting tougher on birth tissue injection companies, following a recent warning letter to one company in question. “Everyone is at risk.” — Ziyad Al-Aly, MD, of Washington University in St. Louis, on […]
The Rare, Underdiscussed Issue Some People Experience After COVID
From the very beginning of the pandemic, it has been clear that COVID can have as profound an impact on mental health as it does on physical well-being. Rates of depression and anxiety have spiked around the globe, even among those who’ve never been sick. For those who have been infected, the risk is higher. […]
Antibiotics linked to increased risk of colon cancer
There is a clear link between taking antibiotics and an increased risk of developing colon cancer within the next five to ten years. This has been confirmed by researchers at Umeå University, Sweden, after a study of 40,000 cancer cases. The impact of antibiotics on the intestinal microbiome is thought to lie behind the increased […]
Clinical Challenge: Sorting Through Treatment Options for Hidradenitis Suppurativa
To clear the air from the outset, treating hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) has always been challenging. Many patients delay seeking treatment until the condition has reached moderate or severe stages. Others seek help earlier, only to face misdiagnosis and misunderstanding by clinicians who are not familiar with the condition or who do not take the time […]
Holistic assessment of plastic pollution in the Caribbean
The Caribbean is renowned globally for its stunning beaches and crystal clear ocean. However, its islands and the surrounding sea are being contaminated by plastics and other humanmade fibres, posing a potential future threat to its diverse marine life and the tourism industry on which its economy depends. That is according to a new study, […]
7 ‘Healthy’ TikTok Recipes That Nutritionists Hate
As a 32-year-old journalist with a master’s degree in nutrition, it’s pretty clear to me that at least 90% of the nutrition advice on TikTok is total garbage. It’s rife with young, thin influencers showcasing their (typically low-calorie) daily meals in an attempt to “inspire” others to eat like they do. HuffPost and many other […]