Scientists have recreated the mutant gene that causes a rare cancer called phaeochromocytoma in a millimetre-sized worm. University of Dundee, Author provided When the Williamson family from Dundee lost their mother Sue to a rare cancer named phaeochromocytoma in 2003,Continue Reading
The UK has become the first country to approve the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine for widespread use. The government has ordered 40 million doses and the first batch of 800,000 doses is expected to be shipped from Belgium – where the vaccineContinue Reading
The Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine has just been approved for widespread use in the UK and the government has ordered 40 million doses – enough to vaccinate 20 million people. The first 800,000 doses are expected to be delivered to the UKContinue Reading
England has emerged from lockdown and entered the second phase of its tier system – in which different parts of the country are placed under a different set of coronavirus restrictions. The scheme has been controversial, with many pointing outContinue Reading
Krasula/Shutterstock One of life’s true miracles, the humble egg is maybe one of the most versatile foodstuffs on the planet. It’s formed in 24 to 26 hours and hens can lay up to 250 eggs a year. The incredible eggContinue Reading
Krakenimages/Shutterstock A close friend – let’s call him John – recently called, asking for advice. He woke up with severe muscle aches and fatigue. Understandably worried that it could be COVID-19, he asked whether he should go to work, runContinue Reading
Teenagers who dieted and thought they were overweight had greater symptoms of depression than those in previous generations. dotshock/ Shutterstock The proportion of teenagers who are overweight or obese has risen over the past 30 years. In parallel, there hasContinue Reading
We found no link between smartphone use and mental health. Rawpixel.com/ Shutterstock Smartphones have become an essential part of daily life. On the other hand, there’s no shortage of research pointing towards supposed negative effects of smartphone use, with someContinue Reading
Eating small meals often, or snacking on nutrient-dense foods (like nuts), is one way to increase calorie intake. Tatiana Bralnina/ Shutterstock There’s no shortage of articles and resources out there offering people advice on the best ways to lose weight.Continue Reading
Superset exercises should target opposing muscle groups. Dreams Come True/ Shutterstock Resistance training is an increasingly popular way to build strength, lose weight and get in shape. But despite its many benefits, it can also be time consuming – whichContinue Reading
