Whether you’re ascending to high altitudes for casual travel or for adventure tourism, there are specific strategies to help you acclimate and reduce the likelihood of altitude sickness. By Dr. Brian StricklandSenior Instructor in Emergency MedicineUniversity of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus Introduction Equipped…
How a 17th-century physician followed his ‘gut feeling’ and proposed a link between the emotions and the stomach, which seemingly echoes the latest medical research on the brain–gut connection. By…
Years of living with a mental health condition has made artist Rachel Rowan Olive an expert – she, and not her GP, has a detailed knowledge of what works best…
Growing up, Catriona Reid carefully hid two things about herself: she’d been diagnosed with Asperger syndrome, and she was taking Rigevidon, an oral contraceptive, to treat acne. As an adult,…
Researchers are investigating medicines that selectively kill decrepit cells to promote healthy aging — but more work is needed before declaring them a fountain of youth. By Amber DanceFreelance science…
Being diagnosed with ADHD was ultimately a relief for Verity Babbs, but she had mixed feelings about taking medication. She worried about being wedded to too many pills but also…
They could help reveal how the brain generates our perceptions of the world around us — and of ourselves. By Anil AnanthaswamyScience Writer Introduction “Everything became imbued with a sense…
Polypharmacy — taking five or more meds at a time — leads to side effects, unnecessary hospitalizations, and premature deaths. By Helen SantoroScience Journalist Introduction When my grandmother Carol Mitchell…
More people are seeking out traditional forms of medicine, from acupuncture to herbal medicines. By Dr. Ling ZhaoProfessor of NutritionUniversity of Tennessee By Dr. Paul D. TerryProfessor of EpidemiologyUniversity of…
