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Bipolar disorder may have connection to gut-brain axis
Life, Dr Eve Glazier & Dr Elizabeth Ko, Published on 30/09/2025
» Dear Doctors: My 22-year-old son is severely bipolar, which impacts his life terribly. I have kept up with the studies that have shown success in treating bipolar with a faecal transplant. Do you know of any open studies right now that might take my son? We would travel anywhere to get it done.
Plant-forward diet can help control blood glucose
Life, Dr Eve Glazier & Dr Elizabeth Ko, Published on 16/09/2025
» Dear Doctors: I suggest you talk about the benefits of a whole-food, plant-based diet for people with Type 2 diabetes. The results are marvellous, and I think the people with diabetes could be cured.
Microplastic can be found in almost everything
Life, Dr Eve Glazier and Dr Elizabeth Ko, Published on 26/08/2025
» Dear Doctors: What are microplastics, and where do they come from? They're all over the news, and it's hard to tell if they're a real problem or just another internet scare. One news story said there's an entire teaspoonful of microplastics in our brains. Is this true?
Sinus infections can be disguised as toothaches
Life, Dr Eve Glazier and Dr Elizabeth Ko, Published on 08/07/2025
» Dear Doctors: I saw my dentist for pain in an upper molar, but the X-ray was normal. My nose was also plugged up, and she said it might be my sinuses. I started doing a saline rinse, and after a few days the pain had gone. Why would having a sinus infection give you a toothache?
Stress can play factor in new back pain
Life, Dr Eve Glazier and Dr Elizabeth Ko, Published on 13/05/2025
» DEAR DOCTORS: My lower back went into spasm as I was washing the dishes. I figured it was from bending over, but my mum insists it's from being so stressed out. (My family is dealing with severe smoke damage in our house from the recent fires in Los Angeles.) Can stress really cause back pain?
Study suggests physical activity slows Alzheimer's disease
Life, Dr Eve Glazier and Dr Elizabeth Ko, Published on 25/03/2025
» DEAR DOCTORS: What do you know about a study that says aerobics might be good for slowing down the progression of Alzheimer's disease? I've read that being active helps your memory, but how would it affect an actual disease?
Study suggests coffee is good for gut microbiome
Life, Dr Eve Glazier and Dr Elizabeth Ko, Published on 11/02/2025
» DEAR DOCTORS: I had to laugh when I saw there's another new study about coffee. This one says it's good for your gut microbiome. I'm 41 years old and a lifelong coffee drinker, and those studies come out like clockwork. Sometimes it's good news, sometimes it's bad. I'd like to know more about this one.
The visible threat
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 03/02/2025
» Late last month, Bangkok was ranked as the fourth most polluted city in the world, according to IQAir. The air quality index (AQI) in Bangkok reached 188 and PM2.5 was as high as 108 µg/m³, indicating unhealthy air quality.
Helpful lifestyle changes for the gut microbiome
Life, Dr Eve Glazier & Dr Elizabeth Ko, Published on 28/01/2025
» DEAR DOCTORS: I just moved to a new city for a job. It has been overwhelming, and my diet and workouts went off the rails. Then I got sick and had to take antibiotics. I can tell that my gut microbiome is messed up. What's the best way to heal it? I'd rather not take probiotics.
Life in a dust-free zone
Life, Patipat Janthong, Published on 27/01/2025
» "I want there to be less dust so I won't get sick again," said Surakrit Kiatchaipipat, or "Darwin", with enthusiasm. "Then I can go to school and play outside."