The Health channel focuses on evidence-based topics such as healthy diet, disease prevention and medication safety, translating medical knowledge into practical guidance while debunking online misinformation.
As our government lifted the pandemic-era mask mandate, many people no longer want to wear masks when going out for a walk or shopping, or even when commuting to work or school.
With the popularity of time-restricted eating (also known as Intermittent Fasting), many studies have revealed various health benefits brought by this dietary pattern, such as extending lifespan. However, scientists have not fully understood the exact reason why intermittent fasting is so beneficial. But a recent study has attempted to solve this mystery at the molecular level. ## The Concept of Time-Restricted Eating
For patients taking medication to treat an illness, forgetting to take medicine can be a common problem. When you forget to take your medicine, don't worry, and don't immediately take a makeup dose, because this may actually cause an overdose. In this situation, the best solution is to apply the "half of the medication cycle" principle to determine whether a makeup dose is needed.
A landmark 40-year aging study by Jönköping University reveals that persistent workplace stress significantly influences physical and cognitive aging, accelerating cellular decline.
To help the public establish a correct understanding of medication timing, the Food and Drug Administration of the Republic of China (R.O.C. FDA) has shared the correct timing for taking both Western and Chinese medicines, noting that Chinese medicine has just as many precautions as Western medicine. This can be understood through three time points: before meals, after meals, and during meals.
**BMI is the abbreviation for "Body mass index"**. It is a simple measurement that helps people understand whether their body weight is too light or too heavy, and provides a reference value to help us better control our weight and manage our health. **The BMI formula divides weight (kg) by the square of height (m), converting it into a universal human standard.** It is an essential tool for those who are dieting or losing weight!
The French government issued a recall for strawberry and raspberry wafers across multiple supermarket brands due to potential plastic fragment contamination. Consumers are advised to stop consumption immediately.
As people age, maintaining health and vitality becomes increasingly important. Here is some lifestyle advice for seniors starting at age 70 to help them stay healthy and active.
Health authorities in Brunei have detected sibutramine—a banned appetite suppressant linked to cardiovascular risks and organ damage—in popular Southeast Asian weight loss supplements. Consumers are urged to exercise caution.
Lipstick is an essential item in many women's daily makeup routine. However, during use, we often encounter problems such as the lipstick bullet becoming soft, deformed, or even leaking. This sweating-like phenomenon often occurs when the ambient temperature changes, and it is especially common in subtropical climates like Taiwan's.
Heated tobacco is often marketed by tobacco companies as free from secondhand smoke harms. However, its vapor contains nicotine, fine particulates, and toxic chemicals that accumulate in the body.
The Health Promotion Administration recently issued a warning about the dangers of heated tobacco products, calling on the public not to believe tobacco products that the industry claims can reduce harm, or to treat heated tobacco as a tool for quitting smoking.
Why is quitting smoking so difficult? From the neurological grip of nicotine and dopamine surges to the psychological loss of an everyday coping mechanism, understand the real challenges and actionable strategies for successful smoking cessation.
Health awareness is rising in Taiwan, making quitting smoking a popular health priority. Learn about nationwide cessation clinics, medication subsidies, free hotlines, and counseling services.
As Taiwan reviews landmark regenerative medicine legislation, concerns arise over whether high treatment costs will limit access to wealthy patients. Health Minister Jhy-Wey Shieh addresses insurance coverage and price caps.
With the Qingming Festival long weekend approaching, many plan outdoor grave-sweeping and camping trips. However, brushy habitats harbor chigger mites, significantly raising the risk of scrub typhus infection.
How do you establish good sleep habits? This is a problem modern people often face. Recently, a list of suggestions provided by medical experts appeared, containing ten tips that can help you establish good sleep habits.
Foot peel masks are increasingly popular among women seeking smooth, soft feet. However, to safeguard your skin, careful product selection and safe usage are vital to prevent irritation and chemical injury.
When it comes to targeting dangerous visceral belly fat, the debate between physical exercise and dietary restriction has spanned decades. A meta-analysis published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine reveals definitive evidence on what works best.
A 13-year international study has shown for the first time that the deterioration of how DNA is organized and regulated (known as epigenetics) can drive an organism's aging, independent of changes to the genetic code itself.
