Leftovers should only be stored in the fridge for a maximum of two days. Halfpoint/ Shutterstock Eating leftovers can be a great way to save money, diversify your cooking repertoire and reduce food waste. But eating leftover food can also be risky as these foods have already been exposed toContinue Reading
Bella Baxter's brain transplant in Poor Things. Pictorial Press Ltd / Alamy Stock Photo The neurosurgeon Sergio Canavero announced in 2015 that he could soon be capable of performing the world’s first human head transplant procedure. This would mean that it would be possible to remove someone’s head, and graftContinue Reading
Ground Picture/Shutterstock A decade ago, while working in a women’s prison, I met a young woman whose story would leave an indelible mark on me. She had endured severe abuse at the hands of men, and I was initially concerned that, as a male social worker, my presence might rekindleContinue Reading
Zaruna/Shutterstock Nasal rinsing or irrigation is an increasingly popular technique to manage hayfever and other irritants in the nose. It involves pouring or squirting a solution into the nose to help wash out microbes, mucus and other debris such as dust or allergens. There are specialised containers called neti potsContinue Reading
B. Lenoir/Shutterstock The Princess of Wales released a moving video message on March 22 to address speculation about her health. In it, the future queen disclosed that she’d been diagnosed with cancer following tests conducted after she underwent major abdominal surgery at a clinic in London in January. Catherine explainedContinue Reading
Lentils contain resistant starch, which _R bromii_ helps to breakdown. Foodio/ Shutterstock The fascinating human gut bacterium Ruminococcus bromii is one of the ten most common bacterial species found in the colon. This bacterium, first discovered discovered in 1972, plays a unique role in helping to breakdown resistant starch. TheseContinue Reading
Hyaluronic acid is now in many beauty products and cosmetics. TuiPhotoEngineer/ Shutterstock Hyaluronic acid has become a huge buzzword in the beauty industry, with everything from creams and cleansers to shampoos containing it. Often, these products are marketed to consumers with the promise that hyaluronic acid will boost hydration –Continue Reading
After her doctor calculated her breast cancer risk, Munn went on to have further tests which ultimately revealed her cancer. Tinseltown/ Shutterstock Actress Olivia Munn recently shared on social media that she had undergone a double mastectomy after being diagnosed with luminal B breast cancer. In an Instagram post, MunnContinue Reading
Rattiya Thongdumhyu/Shutterstock We have all found ourselves in a place we would rather not be, a school reunion, the never-ending work meeting or a distant relative’s wedding reception. In such situations, it is often a good option to make the best of it. Well, this isn’t just the case forContinue Reading
_R intestinalis_ makes butyrate from polysaccharides, which are found in starchy foods such as potatoes. Photo Oz/ Shutterstock The hundreds of species of microorganisms that comprise the microbiome all have different, unique roles. One of the important functions that takes place in the gut is the production of short-chain fattyContinue Reading
