In 2002, two Stanford dermatologists published a study in which they sent a questionnaire to a week’s worth of patients, asking them their preferences for how medical providers dress. The study covered relatively new ground. Two of the four references were the 1970s best-sellers, Dress for Success, and The Woman’s Dress for Success Book. The… Read More »
Health care providers use the Body Mass Index BMI, which is a measure of your weight in relation to your height, to define overweight and obesity. People who have a BMI between 25 and 30 are considered overweight. Obesity is defined as having a BMI of 30 or greater. You can calculate your BMI to… Read More »
Steven Gundry, which was published last year and was followed by a cookbook this April. The book comes with a big, controversial claim: Gundry says a broad group of plant proteins called lectins — found in grains; beans and legumes; nuts; fruits; nightshade vegetables such as eggplant, tomatoes and potatoes; and dairy — are the… Read More »
A new form of treatment for those with anaphylaxis, severe allergies or autoimmune diseases could soon be on the cards, thanks to a new discovery from Canberra researchers. Scientists at the Australian National University have uncovered a natural protein in the body’s immune system that can prevent autoimmune diseases or serious allergies. The protein, called… Read More »