Every so often, buzzwords rocket into virality, get plastered all over TikTok, and enjoy their five minutes of PR fame. But only a handful actually stick. In the past few years, the rave has been biohacking and longevity – and, fittingly, longevity doesn’t look like it’s going anywhere (a bit like the definition itself). Now,…
I look like I’m about 28. Or maybe 38. That’s according to Harvard’s “FaceAge” algorithm, which uses photos to determine a person’s supposed biological age — meant as a quick proxy for wellness. This app is one of several new efforts to turn selfies into diagnostic tools. There’s one for diagnosing nasal congestion, another for…
A Hong Kong doctor involved in a fatal liposuction procedure in a beauty centre in 2014 has won an appeal against her manslaughter conviction. The Court of Appeal on Thursday cleared Dr Vanessa Kwan Hau-chi of the charge and set aside her six-year jail sentence, after her lawyer argued that the trial judge, in her…
A man in China who performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on a woman who collapsed in the street has been accused of groping her chest by online observers. The controversy drew added attention online after the man told the media he was disappointed and frightened by the derogatory comments, Jiupai News reported. The woman collapsed on…
MISSION, Texas (Gray News) – A doctor in Texas has been sentenced to 10 years in prison after he was convicted of falsely diagnosing patients with diseases they did not have in order to fund his lavish lifestyle. According to the Department of Justice, Dr. Jorge Zamora-Quezada, M.D., was convicted of one count of conspiracy…
As women age, particularly after hitting 35, their reproductive health undergoes significant changes. Various health experts have provided insights into the challenges that women face as well as potential solutions to maintain good reproductive health in their late 30s. Here’s what’s happening to your reproductive health after 30 (and how to fix it!)(Image by Mircea…
A doctor has shared her handy recipe that incorporates ingredients that most people will already have in their fridges and cupboards, something she says has “transformed my life”. Doctors, like many workers, are often on the go and recipes that are easy, filling, nutritious, and friendly to the wallet. These meals are handy when it…
The deceased doctor who was part of a suspected Shiga toxin-producing E coli cluster in a Hong Kong public hospital was described as “a good role model” for colleagues and “willing to go the extra mile” to help patients, according to people familiar with him. The doctor, whose name was not revealed by the authorities,…
Dr. Eric Verdin studies the biology of aging and how to get and stay healthy. He believes lifestyle factors play the biggest role in how long we live, and supplements could help too. Verdin explained why he takes vitamin D, vitamin B12, creatine, and omega3 fatty acids. A doctor who researches longevity shared the four…
Dr. Amy Shah has taken to social media to inspire middle-aged women to adopt healthier lifestyles. “You can build muscle at any age and brain cells at any age [and] you can reverse the age of your heart by 20 years by starting an exercise program,” she shared in a popular Instagram video (@fastingmd), which…