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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 cough or dry eyes—are easily...
Did My Parents Age Overnight? Understanding ‘Frailty’ After a Hospital Stay

Did My Parents Age Overnight? Understanding ‘Frailty’ After a Hospital Stay

“They were discharged, but they don’t seem like their old self. You can even see the difference.” It is a common observation among families after an...
Supplementing for Success: How to Match Your Nutrient Intake to Your Age

Supplementing for Success: How to Match Your Nutrient Intake to Your Age

It is a common refrain: “I received these supplements as a gift, but I’m not sure if they’re actually right for me.
“If You Take It the Wrong Way, You Could End Up With Stones in Your Body”… To Avoid Supplement Side Effects, Take Them ‘Like This’

“If You Take It the Wrong Way, You Could End Up With Stones in Your Body”… To Avoid Supplement Side Effects, Take Them ‘Like This’

Sometimes a choice you make for your health can backfire. Even supplements your body needs can cause side effects...
Should You Eat More Meat as You Age? The Link Between Animal Protein, IGF-1, and Cancer

Should You Eat More Meat as You Age? The Link Between Animal Protein, IGF-1, and Cancer

Insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1) is a hormone that promotes the growth of every cell in the human body—from bones...
Beyond Muscle Soreness: Is Your Persistent Calf Pain Actually a Stress Fracture?

Beyond Muscle Soreness: Is Your Persistent Calf Pain Actually a Stress Fracture?

A significant number of people who engage in high-intensity exercise—such as marathons and soccer—suddenly complain of...
BTS in NYC: Is Pork Gomtang the Ultimate Recovery Meal?

BTS in NYC: Is Pork Gomtang the Ultimate Recovery Meal?

Members of the global phenomenon BTS are drawing headlines for their choice of soul food following their recent...
Why Young Colorectal Cancer Rates are Surging in Korea: The Paradox of “High-Quality” Protein

Why Young Colorectal Cancer Rates are Surging in Korea: The Paradox of “High-Quality” Protein

The common refrain "you have to eat meat to have strength" reflects a cultural sentiment in Korea that is anything but...
‘Star Wars’ and ‘Harry Potter’ Star Warwick Davis Receives Order of the British Empire

‘Star Wars’ and ‘Harry Potter’ Star Warwick Davis Receives Order of the British Empire

British actor Warwick Davis, 56, has been officially recognized for his extensive career and philanthropic efforts.
GLP-1 Drugs and Bone Health: Studies Highlight Fracture Risks in Elderly Patients

GLP-1 Drugs and Bone Health: Studies Highlight Fracture Risks in Elderly Patients

The GLP-1 receptor agonist class of drugs, widely used for the treatment of obesity and type 2 diabetes, has...