by John McMillan | Oct 31, 2025 | Health
Anthony Booker, University of Westminster “Hubble bubble toil and trouble” is a quote from Shakespeare’s Macbeth that conjures images of evil witches making potions in giant cauldrons. But the truth was that women persecuted as witches were probably legitimate healers...
by John McMillan | Oct 31, 2025 | Health
Richard J. Price, University of Virginia Sound waves at frequencies above the threshold for human hearing are routinely used in medical care. Also known as ultrasound, these sound waves can help clinicians diagnose and monitor disease, and can also provide first...
by John McMillan | Oct 31, 2025 | Health
Brad Reisfeld, Colorado State University When you open the refrigerator and find a wedge of cheese flecked with green mold, or a package of chicken that smells faintly sour, it can be tempting to gamble with your stomach rather than waste food. But the line between...
by John McMillan | Oct 31, 2025 | Health
Rebecca A. Drummond, University of Birmingham The “gut microbiome” has become a popular health term in recent years. It’s easy to see why, with an abundance of research showing how important the trillions of microbes living in our gut are for health. But what many...
by John McMillan | Oct 24, 2025 | Health
Nial Wheate, Macquarie University and Wai-Jo Jocelin Chan, UNSW Sydney; University of Sydney Magnesium supplements are everywhere – lined up on pharmacy shelves and promoted on wellness blogs and social media. Maybe you have a friend or family member who swears a...
by John McMillan | Oct 24, 2025 | Health, Stroke
Siobhan Mclernon, London South Bank University Stroke can happen to anyone, at any age and at any time. The number of strokes among younger adults under 55 is rising worldwide, and every day in the UK around 240 people experience the traumatic and life-changing...
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