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Research needed to determine success of time-restricted eating
Life, Published on 28/02/2023
» DEAR DOCTORS: My sister and I have gotten serious about reaching a healthy weight. We are following the Mediterranean diet, and we're walking 3.5km each day. We have both lost weight, but she's losing faster. The only difference is she says she's doing time-restricted eating. What is that?
Many cancer patients undergoing treatment have 'chemo fog'
Life, Published on 21/02/2023
» DEAR DOCTORS: I had chemotherapy for breast cancer. It was successful and I'm getting my strength back, but I'm having trouble with thinking and memory. My doctor calls it "chemo brain" and says it will get better. Why is this happening? How long is it going to last?
Increased sugar intake may have triggered arthritis flare
Life, Published on 14/02/2023
» DEAR DOCTORS: I stopped eating sugar while I was losing weight last spring and summer. When holiday sweets started showing up at the office and at parties, I really indulged. I noticed that hip pain from rheumatoid arthritis, which stopped while I was dieting, came back again. Did the sugar do this?
Preserving fertility after cancer diagnosis
Life, Published on 07/02/2023
» DEAR DOCTORS: My sister was diagnosed with cancer, and her doctors say she should consider freezing her eggs. It's not definite that the treatment will affect her ability to get pregnant, but it's a real possibility. I don't know how freezing one's eggs works. Can you explain? Is it expensive?
Study links stress to onset of IBS
Life, Published on 31/01/2023
» DEAR DOCTORS: I had just started a new job when the pandemic happened. On top of the lockdowns and home-schooling our kids, I was diagnosed with IBS. My husband read there's research that it's caused by stress, and that makes a lot of sense to me. Can you please talk about that research?
Older adults at risk of vitamin D deficiency
Life, Published on 24/01/2023
» DEAR DOCTORS: I have read that older adults may not get enough vitamin D in winter. My father-in-law is 73 years old. He's from Florida, but he's spending a year with us here in Maine. He can't be outdoors all the time like he is at home. How important is vitamin D? How do we know if he's getting enough?
Researchers discover new orchid species
News, Post Reporters, Published on 23/02/2023
» Researchers from the Prince of Songkla University have discovered a new species of orchid, Aphyllorchis periactinantha, found at the Paribatra waterfall in the southern province of Songkhla.
Colonoscopy prep is unpleasant, but necessary
Life, Published on 17/01/2023
» DEAR DOCTORS: I'm having my first colonoscopy in a few months. My friends say it's unpleasant, and I'm already dreading it. I think it would help if I knew what's going to happen. How often do you need to get a colonoscopy? And is there any way around having to use that prep drink?
Nutcracker to be staged in BKK
Life, Published on 20/02/2023
» Rising Star Dance Studio, one of Bangkok's leading centres for ballet, is staging The Nutcracker Ballet at M Theatre, New Phetchaburi Road, on March 5 at 3pm.
Weighted blankets can help with sleep
Life, Published on 10/01/2023
» DEAR DOCTORS: My niece got me a weighted blanket for my birthday, which she says helps you sleep. I admit I was sceptical, but I used it for a month, and she may be right. Instead of waking up a few times at night, I sleep right through. Is it the power of suggestion, or is there a reason this is working?