The skin barrier is a complex layer of protection that kind of, sort of, basically keeps you alive. It’s something we need not only to be beautiful but for good health. There are so many products that promise to do a lot for your skin, but is protecting the largest organ in your body one… Read More »
There is always so much advice around about all the things we should be doing to keep ourselves healthy. From eating the right food and taking vitamins, to moisturising our skin and doing exercise – it’s endless. But what bits of advice are worth following, and which should just be ignored? Well, we asked a… Read More »
His Dark Materials is HBO’s most recent fantasy series. Based on the books by Philip Pullman, the series features a substance called “dust.” Here’s what to know about mysterious force. Much like the “Force” of Star Wars and the Tao of eastern philosophy, “Dust” in Philip Pullman’s His Dark Materials–adapted now by HBO and the… Read More »
By STEVEN MERAHN, MD In 1807, in an effort to spite the British and French for shipping interference (and forced recruitment of American citizens into military service), the United States Congress passed an Embargo Act, effectively shutting down trade with these two countries. Britain and France quickly found other trading partners; the US, then limited… Read More »