Is nicotine a useful remedy or a dangerous experiment?
- Associate Professor in Pharmacy Practice, Kingston University
From July 2025, most 25–49s with a negative HPV result will be screened every five years. At-home kits will help reach those who avoid cervical screening.
Are your everyday habits damaging your liver?
It’s not just alcohol – even sugar, painkillers, and sitting too much can take a toll.
La cafeína puede acelerar la digestión, bloquear la absorción de medicamentos, e incluso provocar dolores de cabeza y taquicardia cuando se mezcla con ciertos medicamentos.
Under the new law, anyone in Montana can legally access drugs that have passed just one phase 1 clinical trial.
Rosemary isn’t just for roast potatoes. It may also support memory, protect brain cells and help fight inflammation — even showing promise in Alzheimer’s research.
Caffeine can speed up digestion, block drug absorption and even raise your heart rate when mixed with certain medicines.
Estrelas como Salma Hayek e Gwyneth Paltrow dizem que usam, mas o caldo de osso está longe de ser uma descoberta nova ou uma panaceia
Uma pitada de canela ou cúrcuma pode aumentar o sabor e beneficiar a saúde, mas suplementos de altas doses dessas especiarias podem fazer mais mal do que bem.
A dash of cinnamon or turmeric can boost flavour and may benefit health - but high dose supplements of the spices could do more harm than good.
Stars such as Salma Hayek and Gwyneth Paltrow are said to swear by it, but bone broth is far from a new discovery.
‘PCOS belly’ isn’t just a TikTok trend – it’s a real symptom of a complex hormonal condition.
Can’t breathe without your nasal spray? You’re not alone. But here’s why that quick fix can cause long-term harm.
A lesão renal, portanto, pode afetar quase todas as partes do corpo, mas há mudanças simples no estilo de vida que você pode fazer hoje para evitar prejudicar seus rins amanhã.
Ashwagandha could help some people become more resilient to stress - but it could make others more ill.
A urofagia, também conhecida como terapia da urina, é a prática de beber urina. Veja por que a tendência de saúde da mídia social é promovida por influenciadores, mas não por médicos.
Kidney damage, then, can affect almost part of your body – but there are simple lifestyle changes you can make today to avoid harming your kidneys tomorrow.
Urophagia, also known as urine therapy, is the practice of drinking urine. Here’s why the social media health trend is promoted by influencers – but not by doctors.
A BBC investigation questioned the accuracy of rapid PSA home tests for prostate health.
Enemas are medical procedures, not a form of self-care.
Overdosing on vitamins and minerals could cause serious health issues.
Nicotine pouches are becoming more popular but do we know if they’re safe?
Any drug that increases dopamine levels could theoretically be linked to impulse control disorders.
Antidepressants aren’t only useful for managing depression symptoms.
Grapefruit juice, a health food staple, can interact with statins, rheumatoid arthritis drugs and psoriasis treatments.
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