Dayanara Perez is very careful about what she puts in her body. So when the self-proclaimed “health nut” was named one of the first women in the US to receive Motiva silicone breast implants, her ears “and a few other body parts” perked up. “My breasts are so weird and natural-looking,” Perez, 30, a mother … Read more
The biggest room in the world is room for improvement, right? And as biohacking techniques like cold showers and intermittent fasting go mainstream, New York City’s most dedicated health seekers are venturing into more extreme territory. HigherDose co-founder Lauren Berlingeri (left), seen here with Lydia Moynihan, breaks down some of the more extreme trends in … Read more
It’s time to come up with your meal plan. A study published in August found that more than half the world does not consume enough micronutrients essential for health, including calcium, iron and vitamins C and E. Now, California gastroenterologist Saurabh Sethi is sharing five signs that your body needs more nutrition – brittle nails, … Read more
Six-time Olympic gold medalist Sir Chris Hoy recently revealed he has terminal prostate cancer. Amid Hoy’s diagnosis, experts are urging men to keep an eye out for an easily missed sign of prostate cancer that could lead to early detection and life-saving intervention. The 48-year-old retired cyclist – Britain’s second most decorated Olympian – shared … Read more
More than 600,000 Americans are expected to experience their first stroke this year – but up to 80% of these incidents are preventable. The American Stroke Association (ASA) issued updated advice on Monday urging health care workers to control stroke risk factors such as high blood pressure, elevated cholesterol, high blood sugar and obesity. An … Read more
This plant will be the bane of your existence. A poisonous plant called baneberry is prompting warnings from park rangers, who are urging the public not to consume the toxic plant. “Is that plant looking at me?” The National Park Service wrote on Facebook this week alongside a photo of a white blackberry plant whose … Read more
With rates of colorectal cancer increasing among young adults, it is important to recognize the signs that may indicate colon cancer. About 150,000 Americans are diagnosed each year with colorectal cancer, which includes colon and rectal cancer, according to the Colorectal Cancer Alliance. It is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide. About 150,000 Americans … Read more
QUESTION: Hello Dr. Zac, I’m writing on behalf of my girlfriend who has been absolutely intolerable to live with since she started a restrictive diet to lose weight. She restricts her food intake and it really reflects in her personality. Everything I do seems to set it off, from my breathing to the way I … Read more