Lynn Allison

Highly touted weight loss drugs prove that biology, not willpower, triggers obesity.

Coenzyme Q10, also known as CoQ10, is one of the most important compounds in our bodies. It helps generate energy in our cells and low levels of this essential compound have been associated with heart disease, brain disorders, diabetes, and cancer. CoQ10 production...

An emerging trend in virtual reality (VR) - incorporating smells - could be an exciting and effective option for health care. Already many hospitals across the country are using VR to help patients manage pain, overcome phobias and calm anxiety. And VR therapies may become...

Itchy skin is annoying and uncomfortable. And dermatologists say it gets worse as we age. But there are ways to soothe and protect our skin, even in the dry winter months. However, you need to stifle the urge to scratch since it only makes itchiness worse. “Dermatologists...

A new study provides yet another reason to stop drinking sugary sodas. Scientists at Tsinghua University in Beijing found that men who drink a lot of sugary beverages, ranging from soft drinks to sweetened juices to energy drinks have an increased risk of developing...

When healthcare practitioners remind us that “we are what we eat,” that applies to our emotional well-being as well as our physical bodies. During the winter, experts suggest we should alter our diet to accommodate darker days. We rely on our biological clock to regulate...

Winter is the most common season for contagious diseases because viruses thrive in cool, drier air, and people spend more time indoors in close contact with each other. This gives germs a shorter journey from person to person. But experts say that when the body is exposed to...

While there is no cure for the common cold, there are ways to alleviate your symptoms and possibly shorten the duration of the misery. With so many shortages of cold and flu medications on supermarket and pharmacy shelves this season, you may want to try tried-and-true...

December brings cold weather, holiday parties, stress, and a spike in cardiovascular problems. More people die from heart attacks between Christmas and New Year’s than any other period throughout the year. “We drink and eat so much more and exercise and relax so much less...

A new report published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Center for Health Statistics revealed that 3,500 Americans died of long-COVID-related illness during the pandemic’s first 2 1/2 years. The CDC said that as many as 1 in 13 adults in the U.S....