Q: I planted several new coneflowers (echinacea) in my garden this year as part of a drought-tolerant prairie-garden program. They have started to bloom and are beautiful, but I wonder what to do when the flowers fade. Should I deadhead them, and if so, what’s the best approach? A: Dead plants are beneficial in more … Read more
Pietro Attia had a problem. It was 2006. He had just graduated from Stanford medical school and was completing a prestigious surgical residency at Johns Hopkins, but instead of celebrating his success, he was wracked with frustrations. The medical establishment, it seemed to him, was stubbornly resistant to change and innovation; doctors could easily diagnose … Read more
Welcome to TikTok unmaskeda new series in which Yahoo Canada digs into the truth behind popular TikTok health, beauty and food trends. On TikTok, plastic surgeon Dr. Gerald Imber went viral for claiming that long-distance running allegedly causes premature aging. But it’s true? (Photo via Getty Images) This article is for informational purposes only and … Read more
The National Health Insurance (NHI) Act has been passed by the National Assembly, but experts believe it is largely unenforceable and unlikely to come into effect anytime soon. Alex van der Heever, chair of the administration of social security systems at the University of the Witwatersrand, says: From the outset, the bill was so flawed … Read more
Foods like sugary cereals can be a beneficial part of your diet if they make it easier to stick to over time.Aleksandr Zubkov/Getty Images Depriving yourself of treats is a major reason diets fail, according to a leading nutrition consultant. Avoid the cycle of restrictions and guilt by making room to eat things you really … Read more
“Ask the Expert” articles provide information and insights from MSU scientists, researchers, and scholars on national and global issues, complex research, and topics of general interest based on their areas of academic expertise and study. They may contain historical information, background, research results or offer suggestions. Earthquakes are caused by the movement of the tectonic … Read more