You will often hear this argument: people use more sunscreen today, yet skin cancer rates keep going up. Some take that as proof that sunscreen does not work and conclude we do not need it. That conclusion can be deadly....
Protein is everywhere now. Bars, shakes, high-protein snacks, and endless content telling you to aim for aggressive targets like 1 gram per pound of body weight. At the same time, highly published researchers argue the opposite. They warn that high...
There is an engineering concept that applies surprisingly well to medicine: the best part is no part, and the best process is no process. During medical school and my training as a junior doctor, this idea was drilled into me...
A world-renowned researcher, Dr. Brad Schoenfeld, recently pointed to a study he described as the closest thing we have to a fountain of youth. That is a big statement, but the numbers in the research are genuinely shocking and they...
One in three people who break their hip will be dead within one year. After 10 years, only 8.5% will be alive compared to 39.8% in the general population. Those numbers are terrifying, and during my time as an orthopedic...
It sounds like clickbait, but it is not. Social isolation and loneliness are now linked to serious health risks, sometimes on par with smoking. Even more concerning, this risk factor has been rising rapidly in recent years, yet it still...
Magnesium is one of the most essential minerals in the human body, playing a role in over 300 enzyme reactions. It's involved in muscle and nerve function, blood pressure regulation, blood sugar control, protein synthesis, and even the production of...
Collagen is simple, safe, and widely available—but can it really improve skin health? According to new research, the answer is yes. Not only does collagen supplementation improve hydration, elasticity, and skin structure, but recent studies are also beginning to clarify...
There’s been a lot of hype around vitamin D over the years, with many claiming it can prevent everything from colds to cancer. But most of the research so far has been underwhelming. Now, a new study shows there may...
