Health & Aging

Allergies are a serious concern and unfortunately, allergens come in all forms. Peanuts, prawns, pollen, penicillin. Even sweat and semen. Conventionally, we are told to avoid allergens, but a new study...

In May 2014, governments at the World Health Assembly announced their ambition to end the global tuberculosis epidemic by 2035. With odds stacked heavily against public health practitioners--TB killed 1.5...

As men age, their testosterones drop, leading to an associated rise in risks of obesity and diabetes. On the other hand, high testosterone levels are also linked to cardiovascular diseases. Now, a new...

Anticholinergics are prescribed for many health conditions in older people, including overactive bladder, depression and seasonal allergies. However, anticholinergics also block signals in the brain and...

Platforms open up for free flow of questions from genes to gonads. Your browser does not support native audio, but you can download this MP3 to listen on your...

Feeling vulnerable and head to the Wikipedia straight away? Are you replacing your physician with your laptop? What are the risks and benefits of the internet healthcare era? Your browser does not...