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The medical basis of vampires and other medical myths [PODCAST]

The Podcast by KevinMD | Podcast | July 8, 2020 “Where did the myth of vampires come from? Like many myths, it is based partly in fact. A blood disorder called porphyria, which has has been with us for millennia, became prevalent among the nobility and royalty of Eastern Europe. A genetic disorder, it becomes… Read More: The medical basis of vampires and other medical myths [PODCAST] »

New research finds drinking tea on a regular basis is linked to a longer life

Stick on the kettle.  Listen up tea lovers, as new research has shown that regular tea consumption is linked to a longer and healthier life. The study as reported in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology, found that drinking tea at least three times a week can lower the risk of cardiovascular disease and improve… Read More: New research finds drinking tea on a regular basis is… »