‘Detox’ or ‘juice’ diets such as that undertaken by Shane Warne are risky…
If the sudden death of cricketer Shane Warne sent shockwaves around the globe, the subsequent revelation that the spin bowler was on a "fluid-only" diet for two weeks prior has sounded the alarm on the dangers of extreme dieting for heart…
Pfizer’s COVID vaccine less effective against Omicron in younger children, new study suggests
Two shots of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine were less effective at curbing the risk posed by the Omicron variant in younger children compared to older age groups, according to new data published this week by the Centers for Disease…
Halle Berry Went Skateboarding in a Bikini to Celebrate ‘Fitness Friday’
Halle Berry has been pretty busy with work lately—her latest film, Moonfall just released, and she has two projects in post-production. Which explains why she took a break from sharing her weekly Instagram series #FitnessFriday. But it’s…
This cancer remains the second-leading cause of cancer death
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness month.
During this month, it’s important to note that colorectal cancer remains the second-leading cause of cancer death in men and women. Only lung cancer takes more lives.
However, one of the true…
Weight loss apps have had a wellness rebrand, and they’re pushing us to believe our bodies are…
As companies pivot to a self-care approach, there’s a risk of new fads normalising behaviours that so often harm us
There’s a new wave of dieting fads upon us – just don’t call them that. Awash with soft and inviting-sounding apps like…
Most fitness app subscriptions aren’t worth their cost
People expect fitness smartwatches and trackers to cost much less than an Apple or Samsung lifestyle watch because they "only" track your health and fitness data. They're tools, not accessories. But believe it or not, squeezing tons of…
Over 2 billion genetically modified mosquitos are about to be released in the US
Scientists have been playing god with mosquitos for a couple of years now. Back in 2021, British company Oxitech released 750 million lab-modified mosquitos in Florida. Now, the company is gearing up to release another 2 billion genetically…
Should you worry about the new ‘deltacron’ variant?
The World Health Organization said Wednesday there’s a new hybrid COVID-19 variant that combines the delta variant and the omicron variant in multiple places across the world.
In a new study to be published on research site MedRxiv,…
Maintaining A Healthy & Happy Gut
It’s a team effort when it comes to bettering your digestive health. You try your best by eating the right foods, avoiding the harmful ones anad maintaining a healthy level of physical activity throughout your week. However, despite taking…
Factors to Resolve Impotence and ED
Although a number of psychological factors can cause impotence, it is often a physical disorder. Physical causes of impotence include drugs, heart disease, and high blood pressure. In addition, abnormal levels of certain hormones can also…