If you thought that salad was always the healthiest option, think again. Despite being labelled “ready to eat” or “washed”, bags of cut leaves are a breeding ground for salmonella – and prepared salad is now the second-biggest cause of food poisoning in the UK, scientists warn. The findings are revealed in a new Channel… Read More »
Scientists know that the type of fat you can measure with a tape isn’t the most dangerous. But what is the most effective way to fight internal, visceral fat that you cannot see or feel? The answer: exercise. Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center analyzed two types of interventions — lifestyle modification (exercise) and pharmacological… Read More »
By SAURABH JHA MD Professor Timothy Noakes, a South African exercise scientist and emeritus professor at the University of Cape Town who has run over 70 ultramarathons, speaks to me about the dangers of overhydration in endurance sports. Listen to our conversation at Radiology Firing Line Podcast. Saurabh Jha is a contributing editor to THCB and host… Read More »
Periodontal disease, otherwise known as gum disease, is the in infection of the tissues that hold your teeth. This is usually caused by the immense amount of bacteria in our mouths that build up with mucus and other particles that form plaque. Brushing and flossing help rid of plaque before it becomes tartar which… Read More »