OTC supplement berberine is all over social media—does it really help you lose weight?
The latest health trend on TikTok has been dubbed "nature's own Ozempic". It's the herbal preparation berberine.
Jun 2, 2023
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The latest health trend on TikTok has been dubbed "nature's own Ozempic". It's the herbal preparation berberine.
Jun 2, 2023
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Four in 10 posts about liver disease on TikTok contain misinformation, with most pushing inaccurate claims about fad diets, "detox" drinks and herbal remedies, according to a study being presented today at Digestive Disease ...
May 9, 2023
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Climate change is driving many fungi to adapt to the Earth's warmer temperatures, which could mean more disease-causing fungi will learn to live in and on humans, says a McMaster University expert.
Apr 24, 2023
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As COVID-19 rips through China's vast population, making millions sick and fuelling a shortage of drugs, many are turning to old-school traditional medicines to battle the aches and pains of the virus.
Jan 20, 2023
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My 14-year-old son grew almost 4 inches in the last year. I noticed that he has a few pink and purple streaks on his legs and back. They look a bit like stretch marks, but I thought that happens only during pregnancy. Are ...
Dec 7, 2022
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The herbal formulation Kamini has been in the news with a Brisbane drug and alcohol treatment program reporting 12 men accessing the service because they could not stop taking Kamini. A second group of 12 patients in Melbourne ...
Oct 4, 2022
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A popular Chinese medical information site has been censored by authorities for "violation of relevant laws and regulations", months after its criticism of a government-backed herbal COVID-19 treatment sent shares in a pharmaceutical ...
Aug 11, 2022
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DEAR MAYO CLINIC: A close friend was diagnosed recently with Lyme disease due to a tick bite. However, I recently read about some new type of tick-borne illness. My family loves to hike and be outdoors, but I'm nervous now ...
Jun 17, 2022
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Women struggling with the change of life often head to the supplements section of their pharmacy to deal with menopause symptoms like hot flashes and sleeplessness.
Feb 18, 2022
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Rooted in ancient knowledge and principles, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has been used to treat many diseases, sparking the interest of pharmaceutical researchers. TCM formulas are quite complex, requiring multiple ...
Feb 18, 2022
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