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By Brendan Borrell About 13 years ago, Kyle Edmondson woke up after a night of drinking with friends and felt an intense pain on the top of his foot. Climbing out of bed, he could barely walk. His doctor told Mr. Edmondson, then a product designer in his 20s living in...
By Lindsey Bever The question: Does ginger really help an upset stomach? The science: For more than 2,500 years, ginger has been used for its medicinal properties. Ginger is still often recommended as a way to ease stomach upset. Ginger, which is available at almost...
By Andrew Stuttaford In a recent article for National Review on neoprohibitionism, I touched on the controversy over a report on alcohol and health that had been commissioned by the Joe Biden administration. The story begins with the World Health Organization: In...
By Christine Clark "Don't swallow your gum, it'll take seven years for your stomach to digest!" "Ah, just pick it up off the floor — five second rule!" Most of us grew up with wives' tales such as these, and probably believed them. But, as we've gotten older and...
A $20,000 to $50,000 price tag in the US makes "Is All-on-4 worth the money?" the most important question a patient can ask. To answer this, we can't just look at the upfront cost. We must compare the investment in All-on-4 to the long-term expense of the most common...
By Pam Belluck A recently recognized form of dementia is changing the understanding of cognitive decline, improving the ability to diagnose patients and underscoring the need for a wider array of treatments. Patients are increasingly being diagnosed with the...
The "best" country for All-on-4 implants isn't just the one with the lowest price tag. The "best" country is the one that delivers a world-class, low-stress experience, from the first consultation to the final flight home. It's not just a procedure; it's a patient...
By Dani Blum Early clues suggest that this flu season could be particularly brutal. And while national Covid rates currently appear to be low, researchers expect the virus to circulate more widely in the coming months as people gather for the holidays. If you feel ill...
By Jancee Dunn Before she stopped drinking alcohol eight years ago, Cecily Mak drank daily to “soften the edges of life.” She couldn’t socialize without a “boozy assist.” Mak, the author of “Undimmed,” an upcoming book about rethinking alcohol use, told me that many...
For medical tourists and long-term expats in Cuenca, the search for the "best dentist" often begins with a name. While finding a highly skilled individual is important, the reality of modern specialized dentistry—particularly for complex procedures like dental...
By Rachel Fairbank Even if you are a long-time smoker, there are some surprising, and even immediate, benefits to quitting. Every year, half a million Americans die from smoking-related causes, while an estimated 16 million Americans are living with smoking-related...
By Sanjay Mishra You know the feeling. You slurp that diet soda relishing the sweet taste without the guilt or calories associated with sugar. But a new study suggests that these artificial sweeteners may not be as harmless as once thought; they may even increase the...
By Gretchen Reynolds Maria Branyas Morera’s life was simple. She enjoyed yogurt, gardening, sleep, books, walks, friends, playing the piano and dogs. But her lifespan was remarkable — and also inscrutable. When she died last year, aged 117 and still in relatively good...
One of the most frequent questions for expats moving to Ecuador—aside from where to find the best cup of coffee—is how to navigate the healthcare system. Since health insurance is now a legal requirement for residency visas, the decision is no longer just about "if,"...
To follow the news about Ecuador from abroad is to experience a masterclass in cognitive dissonance. One headline blares, "State of Emergency Declared as Violence Surges." The next, often on the same day, glows, "World's Best Retirement Haven Offers Unbeatable Quality...
When it comes to replacing missing teeth, "most affordable" can mean two different things: the cheapest option today, or the option that costs the least over your lifetime. Let's break down the options from "most affordable" (cheapest upfront) to "best value"...
In January 2024, Ecuador was thrust into the international spotlight for all the wrong reasons. The headlines were terrifying. José Adolfo Macías Villamar, the notorious gang leader known as "Fito," vanished from his prison cell. In what was clearly a coordinated and...
The "best" country for dental work depends entirely on what you need. The world of dental tourism is highly specialized, with different countries building reputations for different types of care. Before you book a flight, it's essential to understand the financial...
It is the first question every prospective expat asks, and, more pointedly, the first one their concerned family members ask: "But is Ecuador safe?" This question is almost always followed by a link to an alarming headline. And in 2024 and 2025, those headlines have...
The new variant, called A/H3N2 K, which was first identified in Australia and New Zealand in August, has now been detected in over 30 countries. “Current epidemiological data do not indicate a major increase in disease severity, although this genetic shift marks a...
