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From 72 kg to 52 kg: How a 50-Something Homemaker Conquered Weight Loss Without the Rebound

From 72 kg to 52 kg: How a 50-Something Homemaker Conquered Weight Loss Without the Rebound

Dieting is often described as a grueling battle. Sticking to a regimen can be incredibly difficult because it demands sweeping changes—from strict...
Protecting Your Gut: The Foods a Gastroenterologist Avoids to Lower Cancer Risk

Protecting Your Gut: The Foods a Gastroenterologist Avoids to Lower Cancer Risk

Diet heavily shapes long-term health, and the foods we regularly reach for can directly influence our risk of chronic disease.
“I’m Sorry, But This Is the Only Way”: What Drives Terminal Patients to Assisted Dying?

“I’m Sorry, But This Is the Only Way”: What Drives Terminal Patients to Assisted Dying?

“The pain is so severe I cannot sleep at night. Even during the day, I constantly nod off only to be jolted awake by...
The Hidden Risks of Skipping Meat: Why Supplements Aren't a Quick Fix for Anemia

The Hidden Risks of Skipping Meat: Why Supplements Aren't a Quick Fix for Anemia

Persistent fatigue, dizziness, muscle weakness, pale skin, and shortness of breath are classic warning signs of anemia.
The Art of Healthy Aging: What Youn Yuh-jung and Paul McCartney Teach Us About Staying Sharp

The Art of Healthy Aging: What Youn Yuh-jung and Paul McCartney Teach Us About Staying Sharp

Academy Award-winning actress Youn Yuh-jung, 79, is frequently celebrated as a global symbol of natural aging and...
Missing Morning Erections? Why Damaged Vessels and Thickened Blood May Be to Blame

Missing Morning Erections? Why Damaged Vessels and Thickened Blood May Be to Blame

A healthy erection is ultimately a reflection of robust blood quality and optimal vascular health.
More Meat, More Milk, More Illness: The Flawed Science of the New U.S. Dietary Guidelines

More Meat, More Milk, More Illness: The Flawed Science of the New U.S. Dietary Guidelines

In last week’s 128th column, titled “Telling people to eat more protein while cutting saturated fat. ” (Kormedi.
High Blood Pressure After Childbirth: Why the Cardiovascular Risks of Preeclampsia Don't End at Delivery

High Blood Pressure After Childbirth: Why the Cardiovascular Risks of Preeclampsia Don't End at Delivery

"They told me my blood pressure was a bit high during pregnancy, but doesn’t it go back to normal after I give birth.
Is High Blood Pressure a

Is High Blood Pressure a "Men’s Disease"? Debunking Common Myths for World Hypertension Day

High blood pressure is identified by the World Health Organization as the leading global risk factor for death.
More Than a Cold: 4 Minor Symptoms That May Signal Serious Illness

More Than a Cold: 4 Minor Symptoms That May Signal Serious Illness

While high fever or sharp abdominal pain usually prompts an immediate hospital visit, minor symptoms—like a lingering...