Ten Things You Didn’t Know Could Cause Bad Breath

10 Things You Didn’t Know Could Cause Bad Breath Medically Reviewed by Dany Paul Baby, MD on June 26, 2022 Written by Christine Richmond Happy Hour 1/10 A girls’ night out or beers with the bros could give you more than a hangover. Even though it’s a liquid, alcohol can actually dry out your mouth,… Continue reading Ten Things You Didn’t Know Could Cause Bad Breath

Signs You’re Low on Vitamin B12

Signs You’re Low on Vitamin B12 Medically Reviewed by Dan Brennan, MD on April 13, 2022 Written by Paul Frysh Numbness 1/13 Do your hands, feet, or legs feel like they’re on “pins and needles”? Shortage of B12 can damage the protective sheath that covers your nerves. Diseases like celiac, Crohn’s, or other gut illnesses… Continue reading Signs You’re Low on Vitamin B12

Lower Your Risk of Cancer

Lower Your Risk of Cancer Medically Reviewed by Carmelita Swiner, MD on November 30, 2022 Lower Your Risk of Cancer 1/13 It’s the world’s leading cause of death, but about 1 in 3 cases can be prevented, according to the World Health Organization. There’s no magic pill to keep you from getting cancer, but you… Continue reading Lower Your Risk of Cancer

Death in the Elevator

Death in the Elevator Vwaere Diaso SIMONKOLAWOLELIVE! BY SIMON KOLAWOLE What is the value of a human life in our dearly beloved Nigeria? I don’t know. But the death of Dr Vwaere Diaso, a medical doctor, at the General Hospital, Odan, Lagos Island, on Tuesday, offers yet another insight into why Nigeria is like this.… Continue reading Death in the Elevator

Surprising Things That Can Damage Your Liver

Surprising Things That Can Damage Your Liver Medically Reviewed by Minesh Khatri, MD on January 17, 2022 Sugar 1/9 Too much sugar isn’t just bad for your teeth. It can harm your liver, too. The organ uses one type of sugar, called fructose, to make fat. Too much refined sugar and high-fructose corn syrup causes… Continue reading Surprising Things That Can Damage Your Liver

Steps To Slow Down Ageing

Want to Stay Youthful? Avoid These Mistakes Reviewed by Debra Jaliman, MD on August 27, 2021 You Don’t Sleep Enough 1/11 If you don’t get your ZZZs, your skin can start to wrinkle and sag early. That’s in part because your body releases more cortisol, a “stress hormone” that breaks down the collagen that keeps… Continue reading Steps To Slow Down Ageing

Best Times to Drink Water

Best Times to Drink Water Reviewed by Carol DerSarkissian, MD on October 27, 2021 When You Think You’re Hungry 1/14 You might really be thirsty. Most people don’t realize they’re actually thirsty when hunger seems to strike. The brain recognizes these triggers as the same. So before you hit the pantry, drink some water first.… Continue reading Best Times to Drink Water