Don’t call it a comeback! Adele showed off her weight loss transformation at Drake’s 33rd birthday party. The singer, 31, was among the guests who celebrated the rapper at a mobster-themed soiree — complete with gangster-inspired decor and casino games — in Los Angeles on Wednesday, October 23. Adele wore a long, black, off-the shoulder […]
Are Plant-Based Meats Really Healthier?
Back in the day, a veggie burger wasn’t exactly a food you craved. But plant-based meats have come a long way and are making quite a name for themselves, so much so that they have managed to capture the attention of not only vegans and vegetarians but also lifelong meat-eaters. They look, taste and in […]
Does a vegan diet really starve cancer? Experts say no
Does a vegan diet REALLY starve cancer? New study claims meat proteins feed tumors in mice – but experts say it’s not that simple for humans A new Duke University study in mice found that diets that cut out a protein in meat called methionine deprived their tumors of food and stopped growth Similar diets […]
What are Superfoods really?
Chia seeds, Açai or Goji berries: The supply of exotic foodstuffs in which particular effects can be attributed to the health or well-being is great. The German cancer research center (Deutsches krebsforschungszentrum, DKFZ) has now come to the judgment that it is in many of these Superfoods to be a sham. So-called Superfoods to protect […]
Can miracle’ low-calorie ice creams really be as good as real thing?
They have as little calories as celery and as much fibre as brown rice – but can these ‘miracle’ ice creams really be as good as the real thing? Most of us find creamy, decadent ice cream utterly delicious and hard to resist New slim-line options often just as dense, sweet and creamy as a […]
Will adopting the ‘uniform eating’ trend really benefit our health?
Despite all the research on what we should be eating for good health, it seems deciding what we should consume each day is more confusing than ever. A possible solution? Uniform eating. You may have heard of uniform dressing – one signature outfit you wear each day (think Steve Jobs' turtleneck and jeans). In uniform […]
Need a break? A vacation really can be good for you—if it’s done right
Need another reason to take that vacation? It’s probably good for your heart and mind. Research over the years has suggested that holidays—and breaking away from a stressful daily routine—reap more than just scenic photos and souvenirs. One of the most-cited studies, the Multiple Risk Factor Intervention Trial published in 2000, tracked middle-aged men for […]
What It’s *Really* Like to Get an Abnormal Pap Smear
Going to see the gynecologist can be a super vulnerable experience. Not only are you openly chatting about your body and sexual history with another person, but then there’s the oh-so-enjoyable pap smear — a procedure where your OB-GYN collects a sampling of cells from the cervix to check for anything abnormal that could be […]
Scientist’s fascinating watercolours of what viruses look like
What Ebola, HIV and Zika REALLY look like: Artist and scientist’s fascinating watercolours of viruses are based on his own studies of what the pathogens look like under a microscope David Goodsell has combined his love for art with his job as a biologist He first started illustrating in the 90s to have a better […]
The Facts (and Myths) About How You Really Get Lyme Disease
Now that winter has transitioned to spring and temperatures are warming up in much of the country, you’re likely to start hearing a lot about Lyme disease. Rates of this tick-borne illness have been rising steadily in the United States over the last two decades, with most infections happening in April through October. According to […]