Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email The UK “doesn’t have the luxury of waiting six months” for an action plan for maternity care, a senior midwife hasContinue Reading
yucelyilmaz/Shutterstock The UK Space Agency and space startup Vast just signed an agreement to send Paralympic sprinter and below-knee amputee John McFall into orbit as early as 2027. Most coverage framed it as a victory for inclusion. As a space health researcher, I think something far more interesting happened. ForContinue Reading
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Anton Vierietin/Shutterstock.com Evidence that beetroot juice can improve athletic performance has long been inconsistent. While some studies reported benefits, others found little or no effect. Now, a new study, combining results from 33 studies, provides the clearest evidence yet that it can enhance exercise performance. The meta-analysis included data fromContinue Reading
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The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US A diarrhea-causing parasite known as cyclospora that causes “explosive diarrhea” is rapidly spreading acrossContinue Reading
