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Open this image in the gallery: Photo by Marley Allen Ash first person A daily personal piece submitted by readers. Have a story to tell? Check out our tips tgam.ca/essayguide. I blinked as the MRI machine began its loud, pulsating pulse. Two weeks ago, I was expected to be in and out of the hospital … Read more
In the United States, it is not uncommon to see GP clinics with signs that say “No Medicaid patients” or “Insured patients only”. It points to a troubled health care system filled with stories of uninsured patients being denied legitimate care and dire health outcomes for the uninsured. In Australia, where GPs have long complained … Read more
According to a recent trial, a new type of daily pill has proven to be more effective than its currently available counterparts for weight loss and blood sugar control. The drug, known as orforglipron, could be a game changer for the rapidly expanding oral weight loss drug market. By Martin White for Conversation The arrival … Read more
Depression costs tens of billions of pounds a year and nine million sufferers are on medication. Now a trial is inspired by the adage that laughter is the best medicine, by hiring professional comedians to teach patients how to perform stand-up routines. This month, seven women gave live performances at the Royal Albert Hall in … Read more
WASHINGTON (AP) — Dietary supplement makers are pushing the Food and Drug Administration to expand the types of ingredients they can put in their products, a change that could pave the way for the marketing of peptides, probiotics and other cutting-edge health offerings. The FDA held a public meeting on Friday to discuss its long-standing … Read more
A new study published in Journal of Affective Disorders Evidence suggests that while depression in early adolescence is initially associated with a variety of cognitive problems, many of these issues do not persist as adolescents grow older. The exception is inattention, which develops a reciprocal relationship where poor attention worsens depression and vice versa. These … Read more
Are doctors overwhelmed by busy work, so they don’t get much time to help people? If you read no further, this is the crux of my argument. Friends ask if I have a family doctor. I acknowledge that Dr. C has been my doctor for two decades. He inherited it after my old school doctor … Read more
A fitness expert reveals a board benchmark that separates the strong cores from the weak after 60. Building a strong, resilient home is essential to making everyday tasks and hobbies easier. There are many beneficial exercises you can add to your workout to build and maintain core strength—with planks being one of the most common. … Read more
Today, there are millions of older Americans who receive monthly benefits from Social Security and health coverage through Medicare. Both programs have changed significantly in 2026 – for better and for worse. In January, Social Security recipients received a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA. This is a very good trunk, going through the 2025 upgrade. … Read more
An international study has found that intermittent fasting has no benefit for overweight or obese adults, but an Australian researcher has raised questions about the review’s limitations. A Cochrane review report found that the results of intermittent fasting are worse than other weight loss methods in obese adults who are better off following conventional diet … Read more