In the wealthiest circles of Victorian England, dieters would swallow an unhatched tapeworm and let it grow inside them by consuming undigested meals. And while modern fad diets aren't usually this extreme, they do promise similar results; specifically, losing weight fast. So, are there any fast diets that do work? And are any of them actually h...

In 1968, the American Heart Association made an announcement that would influence people’s diets for decades: they recommended that people avoid eating more than three eggs a week. Their reasoning was that the cholesterol packed into egg yolks could increase cardiovascular disease risk. So, what exactly is cholesterol? And is it actually bad for...

TEDxNeihu invited Ching Hui Chen, Director of Nuwa Fertility Center, to share the correct medical concepts and suggestions with the audience. In her years of practice, she has successfully used her professional knowledge to assist infertile couples with fertility planning from different aspects, and assisted many local and foreign families fac...

与肮脏划上等号的苍蝇，如今在刑事罪案上扮演了重要角色，帮助法医推测死亡时间、地点及原因。此外，丘忠君博士也告诉大家苍蝇是有助于农业、伤口处理及花粉传播，在养分循环上扮演重要角色，是大自然生态中不可或缺的重要份子。 Fly has given a negative impression and it is dirty. However it is important in criminal cases now , it helps forensic pathologists to estimate the death timing, location and its cause. According to Dr Heo Chong Chin, fly has assisted in a...