Lisa F. Young/Shutterstock Doctors in Missouri recently made a startling discovery. A 63-year-old patient who went for a routine colon screening was found to have an intact fly in his colon. The doctors had no idea how the fly survived the perilous journey through the patient’s digestive enzymes and stomachContinue Reading
Only cooking can remove the harmful pathogens raw chicken contains. nerudol/ Shutterstock Social media isn’t exactly known for being a welcoming place to have a productive discussion or share your opinions. Even the most inoffensive posts can breed noxious comments sections. Take this seemingly harmful post on TikTok, in whichContinue Reading
Previous research has shown loss of volume in the hippocampus precedes signs of cognitive decline in people with Alzheimer's. Atthapon Raksthaput/ Shutterstock A small, seahorse-sized area of the brain is responsible for most of our learning and memory. Called the hippocampus, this area is key to many important brain functions,Continue Reading
Have you ever noted that you sleep more in the winter months? Or eat more carbs or have low energy? If you do, then you might be one of the around 6% of the higher latitude populations with seasonal affective disorder (SAD). If you’ve searched the internet for tips onContinue Reading
Around 80% of teenagers in England already receive the HPV vaccine. Prostock-studio/ Shutterstock The NHS has pledged to eliminate cervical cancer in England by 2040. This will be achieved by amping up current vaccination and screening programmes. While this goal may seem unrealistic or even impossible, there are many reasonsContinue Reading
If the vaccine is offered, children would be given two doses. sergei telegin/ Shutterstock The chickenpox vaccine is already offered as part of childhood immunisation programmes in several countries, including Canada, the US, Australia and New Zealand. Now the UK government’s Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) has recommendedContinue Reading
A viral TikTok video by online influencer Morgan Roos has panicked some users of a commonly prescribed injectable contraceptive called Depo-Provera. In the video, Roos said she was shocked to learn the contraceptive she had been using for ten years was only recommended for a maximum of two years. RoosContinue Reading
Compassion fatigue doesn't mean you lack sympathy. Antonio Guillem/Shutterstock When tragic events happen, no matter how far away from us they are, it’s hard not to pay attention. Many of us empathise with the people in these situations and wonder how we can get involved, or if there’s anything weContinue Reading
Pickadook/Shutterstock Leafy greens are a great way to improve your health as they possess many vital nutrients, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. As a nutritionist, I would highly recommend getting more of the following salad leaves in your diet. Spinach Spinach is easy to get all year round, and is chockContinue Reading
In his speech on Tuesday, King Charles III outlined what measures the government plans to introduce to cut smoking rates and create a smoke-free generation in England. Among the measures the government hopes to introduce as part of its new tobacco and vapes bill are plans to restrict sales ofContinue Reading
