_C butyricum_ ferments foods, such as wholegrains, in the gut to produce butyrate. Pixel-Shot/ Shutterstock Our friend here, Clostridium butyricum (also known as C butyricum), is one of the hardest working microbes living in our gut. Without it’s exhaustive work, we might find ourselves constantly feeling a little under theContinue Reading
Women with a history of premenstrual disorders were found to be five times more susceptible to developing perinatal depression. arthierry/ Shutterstock Changes in mood are a common experience for many women throughout their reproductive years. Menstruation, pregnancy and menopause are all punctuated by hormonal fluctuations – and these fluctuations canContinue Reading
STSS is caused by group A streptococcal bacteria. Dragon Claws/ Shutterstock There has been a sharp increase in the number of people in Japan suffering with the rare but dangerous bacterial condition, streptococcal toxic shock syndrome (STSS). According to reports, cases of this potentially fatal strep A illness have moreContinue Reading
With the Women’s Six Nation’s Championship underway, there is mounting public concern regarding the risk of injuries to players. In recent years there has been a significant rise in the number of women playing rugby. Women now make up one-quarter of the global rugby playing population. But despite the factContinue Reading
_K pneumoniae_ is the most common cause of hospital-aquired pneumonia. AnaLysiSStudiO/ Shutterstock Klebsiella pneumoniae is a common species of bacteria found in our bodies – and may even be lurking in your gut, mouth or nose right now. But it’s also a notoriously harmful bacteria that can make us veryContinue Reading
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
