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Weight Loss, fact-checked: The Emperor’s Breakfast
“Eat like an emperor in the morning, like a king at noon, and like a beggar at night”—this old…
Real medicines, fictional murders: Agatha Christie’s trademark
Agatha Christie’s poison murders are fascinating – because even today they seem frighteningly…
Naturally effective? Home remedies for sunburn
The sunshine on holiday was stronger than expected; your skin is red, hot and sensitive to touch.…
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AI detectors: Who wrote it?
What do we make of a minister having their speech written by an AI? This question was the subject…
Fasting is good—if you protect your microbiome
Fasting has an impressively positive reputation in the medical world: fewer calories, lower…
Genetics are a factor – Why semaglutide and similar drugs don’t work equally well for everyone
GLP‑1 receptor agonists are among the success stories of modern diabetes care. They lower HbA1c,…
Fox tapeworm: The invisible danger in the green
For a long time, the fox tapeworm was considered a relatively rare problem in rural areas. That…
It Takes Just a Few Days: How Fat Alters the Gut Immune System
The Western diet is high in fat. Many everyday meals are energy-dense, often highly processed, and…
Naturally effective? Cranberries for urinary tract infections
Cranberry juice is a classic remedy for urinary tract infections—and is one of the home remedies…
Naturally Effective? Urine as a disinfectant
Health tips from the internet can sometimes take on surprising—and, frankly, somewhat…