Millennials, Mental Health, and the Modern Labor Market Western medicine has become much better at detecting mental illness. Decades ago, far too many people went undiagnosed. Their problems are much more likely to be recognized today. More than any other age group, Millennials are being diagnosed with depression...
The search to reverse aging and extend lifespan has intrigued humanity ever since we developed awareness of our own mortality. New scientific data now suggests that the fountain of youth is in our genes. Researchers at the Salk Institute (La Jolla, California), reversed aging in mice by reprogramming their genome. These...
By Manoja Eswara When the doctor prescribes a medicine, the first thing a pharmacist explains is when and how to take the medication with respect to your meals. Food plays an important role in the way drugs are taken up and utilized by our body. While some drugs need to be...
Rapid advances in DNA technology now allow us the opportunity to peak inside our genes, glimpsing information that reaches beyond what is outward apparent in eye colour, height, or the ability to form blood clots. A plethora of genetic testing companies have sprung up, offering services that predict everything from the...
Last updated March 19, 2021 Many people diagnosed with depression cannot tolerate antidepressants even at low doses. To treat the symptoms of depression, patients often try different medications to no avail; nothing seems to work, or they cause intolerable side effects. In the worst-case scenario, a severe adverse reaction to antidepressants,...
Updated February 12, 2026 Pharmacogenetic tests are available online directly to consumers and may even be covered by your health insurance or health spending account! This article explains what pharmacogenetic testing is, where to get it, how much it costs, and how to look for a high-quality, clinical-grade pharmacogenetic service you...
In this current age of marijuana decriminalization, both in Canada and the United States, you often hear conflicting claims purporting the addictiveness – or lack thereof – of marijuana. In our contemporary era of hyper-polarized debates, where do you go for reliable information? The answer – your genetic makeup of...
As humans continue to evolve on Earth, so will our impact on the Earth’s resources. One example of such evolution was recently highlighted in a study which reports a novel genetic component associated with vegetarian diet choices. Basically, the genetics of a specific food processing pathway in vegetarians seems to...
Carvedilol is a common prescription given to help lower blood pressure. However, determining whether carvedilol is the right medication for you, at what dose, and whether it will cause adverse side effects can be a long, drawn-out process of trial-and-error. Not more than a couple of years ago, this would...
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a very common condition that can have dangerous health consequences. Fortunately, many medications options are available to: Lower blood pressure numbers to a healthy range, and Prevent serious heart disease, stroke and kidney disease. But among these choices, how do you know which one is...
