What if we could bring our face or body closer to “beautiful”—closer to the movie star or supermodel ideal, or just bring them closer to “normal”—to be more accepted, less judged in our day-to-day lives? Would we do it—if we could afford it? In this #VitalSigns episode, two leading cosmetic surgeons shed light on what…
Does Cosmetic Surgery Make Life Better?–I Ask Two Leading Surgeons
October 21, 2022
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How to Better Regulate Your Thyroid to Prevent Cancer, Fatigue, and Weight Gain
October 20, 2022
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Your thyroid influences how much energy your body burns over a given period of time—also known as your metabolic rate. In turn, this affects your weight loss or gain, how you handle hot and cold, your energy levels, and many other things. A dysregulated thyroid can exhaust you, thin your hair, and make you constipated….
Estimated 1.3 Million Americans Forced to Ration Diabetes Medication Amid Soaring Inflation: Study
More than a million American adults with diabetes may have had to skip or ration doses of insulin in the past year as the cost of the life-saving medication soared under the Biden administration, according to a new study. The study, titled “Prevalence and Correlates of Patient Rationing of Insulin in the United States: A National…
Popular Athletic Clothing Brands Have High Levels of Hormone Disrupting Chemical BPA: Watchdog Group
October 14, 2022
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Sports bras and athletic shirts made by some of the major global sports brands were found to contain dangerous levels of the estrogen-mimicking chemical bisphenol A, commonly known as BPA, posing a considerable risk to people’s health, according to legal notices sent by the Center for Environmental Health (CEH). BPA—an endocrine disrupting chemical that upsets…
Why Are Men Dying Younger Than Women? Mouse Study Offers Clues
October 14, 2022
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It’s a question that spans the generations: Why do men die earlier than women? A new study on mice offers a concrete answer, or at least one more concrete than what’s been offered so far. Life expectancy for women in the United States in 2021 was 79 years; for men, it was 73 years. This is…
One in 20 Born in Australia Are Test Tube Babies
October 12, 2022
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An Australian study has found that five percent of babies born in the country today were conceived by in vitro fertilisation (IVF), or about one child in every classroom. In partnership with the Raine Study—Australia’s longest-running public health study, the researchers from the University of Western Australia (UWA) also discovered an increase in depression in…
How to Fix a Disc Herniation Without Surgery
Intervertebral disc herniation, commonly known as a slipped disc, is a typical modern-day problem. Asia Medical Specialists Clinic in Hong Kong describes a slipped disc as a colloquial term for the cushioning tissue (intervertebral disc) between two vertebrae tearing and allowing the inner gel to seep out, which can irritate nearby nerves. The condition is…
4 Tips for a Healthier Autumn, 2 Spots to Massage for Health, Plus Tea Recipe
October 5, 2022
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After the Autumn Equinox, many people have symptoms such as dry skin and itchy throat. Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners(TCM) recommend taking care of the body from the four aspects of clothing, food, living and transportation, and massaging acupuncture points. After the Autumn Equinox, in the northern hemisphere, the night gets longer and the weather gets…
Study: Auricular Acupuncture Shows Promise for Women’s Health Issues
October 4, 2022
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Acupressure and acupuncture are unique therapeutic methods used in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). Studies have confirmed that Chinese auricular acupuncture, a subset focusing on specific points on the ears, has significant efficacy in the prevention and treatment of common gynecological diseases. A Chinese research team from Guizhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine published an article…
Medicare Part B Will Cost Less Next Year
In a historic move, Medicare costs have declined for the first time in years. Seniors on Medicare will enjoy a reduction in the cost of Medicare Part B by a few dollars. The reason for the savings is that a drug called Aduhelm, which treats Alzheimer’s, was less expensive than was projected for 2022. Medicare…
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