Summer foods for the summer heat
Summer is the time to shed layers of clothes, and a few kilograms. There is always the choice of opting for a stringent dietery regime, but what about simply enjoying
What is alcohol?
Alcohol is a drug…as simple as that. Readers may think they know all there is to know about this subject, but just in case they have forgotten it all, in
Yes, you are unique!
Each person is an individual and there are no exceptions. Personalised medicine is the study of how inherited variations in an individual’s genes affect how the body processes and responds
Doctor, I need an antibiotic!
All doctors have heard this statement over and over again. It is wrong, totally and absolutely wrong, to consider that an antibiotic is the solution to treat all sorts of
Fizzy drinks – the sweet poison
Fizzy drinks can lead to cancer, diabetes, heart disease and stroke. In 2015, scientists issued a warning over fizzy drinks, claiming that they cause a death toll of 184,000 adults
Fear and denial
Old sayings are a poetic expression of generations of “living” experiences. They are usually right and very wise, but many times we are not strong enough to achieve the enormous
Paracetamol: a friend or a villain?
In general, when people think of paracetamol they think of a “friendly” medication that can be used without any possible problems and it is beyond doubt a very useful medication.
New year, new everything, new life?
New, new, new … It is amazing how people suddenly get into a state of “changing everything” when each new year starts. It is the time! The time for the
A traditional winter enemy: the flu
It has turned into a habit to write about flu every year. It is only natural considering influenza (flu) is a contagious respiratory illness that comes back every winter, caused
Cholesterol: friend or foe?
Cholesterol is both a friend and a foe. At normal levels, it is an essential substance for the body’s normal functioning, but if levels in the blood get too high,