Some social media influencers tout the herbal supplement berberine as a weight-loss "miracle" even fashioning it "nature's Ozempic." But with most things that sound too good to be true, this claim is, too, say doctors and could pose some risks. Here's what you need to know about berberine.
Dr. Peter Lin joins us to talk about a recent study focused on how the shingles vaccine may be linked to a lower risk of developing dementia, and explores why some viruses may have this affect on the brain.
Dr. Peter Lin joins us to talk about a recent study focused on sleep quality/duration and premature mortality, in the process explaining how quality sleep impacts the body's main systems.
Dr. Peter Lin joins us to talk about a recent study focused on chronic pain, and how researchers are slowly coming to understand what happens in the brain when these flare ups occur, and how it differs from acute pain episodes.
We know exercise is good for us.. but how much do we really need. and how do we get enough when so many of us sit all day for our jobs.. We'll get some advice from Dr. Peter Lin.