Editor’s Note: This article is a reprint. It was originally published December 29, 2016. In the quest for happiness, many people put their hopes on the attainment of material possessions when what matters most of all, according to research, are things that money can’t buy, namely good health and strong relationships. In the Origins of … Read more
IBADAN, Nigeria — In her cramped, dimly lit kitchen, Idowu Bello leans over a gas cooker while stirring a pot of eba, the thick starchy West African staple made from cassava root. Kidney problems and chronic exhaustion forced the 56-year-old Nigerian woman to retire from teaching, and she switches between cooking with gas or over … Read more
There are many unpleasant aspects of the cold winter season, and chief among them is the havoc it can wreak on sinuses. Even those who are not allergy-prone or actively sick can find themselves with never-ending nasal and sinus discomfort. Dr. Navya Mysore, a primary care provider at One Medical in Brooklyn, told HuffPost that … Read more
A leading nutritional scientist and doctor has revealed the two items she strictly prohibits her children from consuming. Dr Federica Amati, acclaimed author of “Every Body Should Know This” and chief nutritionist at health science company Zoe, co-founded by Tim Spector, is a mother to two daughters with her model spouse Paul Sculfor. In a … Read more
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Mention pregnancy and food in the same breath, and the common phrase of ‘eating for two’ will probably spring to mind. But a ground-breaking new study indicates this may be a worrying oversimplification. Scientists have now warned that pregnant mothers who are clinically obese or consume too much fat or sugar may put their babies … Read more
In the ever-evolving world of nutrition and weight loss, few food groups have been as controversial as dairy. Once hailed as a cornerstone of a healthy diet, then vilified as a contributor to weight gain, dairy products have experienced a rollercoaster of public opinion. However, recent scientific research is shedding new light on the potential … Read more
WASHINGTON — The Senate will vote for the second time this year on legislation that would establish a nationwide right to in vitro fertilization — Democrats’ latest election-year attempt to force Republicans into a defensive stance on women’s health issues. The bill, which the Senate will vote on Tuesday, has little chance of passing this … Read more
Mum-of-two Jessica Bonner, 51, died after contracting a bowel infection (Image: SWNS) A mum-of-two died from sepsis three days after undergoing a hysterectomy where surgeons used equipment “not approved” by the NHS. Jessica Bonner, 51, caught the flesh-eating bug following delays by bungling medics in diagnosing a perforated bowel. She had been admitted to Good … Read more
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is shutting down two of its hard-won offices in China, The Associated Press has learned, a move that comes even as the agency struggles to disrupt the flow of precursor chemicals from the country that have fueled a fentanyl epidemic blamed for the deaths of hundreds of thousands of Americans. … Read more
