Nutrition

There is increasing clinical evidence linking changes in the composition of the gut microbiome to the development of various skin diseases.

A case study in the Canadian Medical Association Journal warns the syndrome most associated with 18th-century seafaring persists in modern times.

Ontario medical laboratories changing level for clinical decision around iron deficiency.

 It also no longer recommends testing for vitamin D levels in people with dark skin, pregnant people or obese people.

One study showed 15.6 million U.S. adults consume so-called natural products associated with hepatotoxic risks.

Two studies presented at the Alzheimer's Association's international conference highlight the beneficial effects of the drug liraglutide and a healthy diet on cognitive function and dementia risk reduction.

Beyond more philosophical reflections on our culture of haste, it is worth weighing up the impacts of eating too fast on our health.

In medicine, your brain is your primary tool. So how do you make sure you’re feeding it well when you’ve got little time?