This pandemic is frightening for many people – especially those at the highest risk – and the need for effective prevention and treatment is pressing. When there is no direct evidence about what is best to do with a new disease, we need to create it. Clearly, that means recognising that some seemingly sensible interventions… Read More »
If you buy something through a link on this page, we may earn a small commission. How this works. High blood pressure is a common issue. A person can reduce their blood pressure by following a healthful diet, exercising, and avoiding smoking. Can taking dietary supplements, including vitamins, minerals, or herbs, also help? According to… Read More »
Every product is independently selected by our editors. If you buy something through our links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Time to wipe down that phone Samuel de Roman/Getty Images If you find yourself thinking, how do I clean my phone, in the middle of the current coronavirus pandemic, know you aren’t alone. Everyone… Read More »
Health Tech Mar 13, 2020• By JESSICA DaMASSA, WTF HEALTH Dr. Niti Pall has experience working in 41 different health systems around the world in her roles as Global Medical Director for KPMG, Senior Mobile Health Advisor for AXA, and as a General Practitioner in the U.K. With that type of diverse experience across health… Read More »
China is ahead of the rest of the world when it comes to medicinal plants. Before Western science was out of the cradle, China had a long and storied history with plant, animal, and mineral medicine. Even today, many of these traditional cures persist. We don’t know how, or if all of them work as… Read More »
Hair loss can be pernicious because the physical change may cause psychological issues over time, such as a loss of self-esteem. Although hair loss may signal an underlying medical condition, it is not usually a cause for concern and may grow back in time. If you continue to lose hair, however, there are a number… Read More »
The old story of a farmer trying to get a stubborn mule to pull a wagon by dangling a carrot in front of its nose, or hitting its rump with a stick, may not seem to have much to do with the practice of medicine. But a new study suggests that when it comes to… Read More »