by John McMillan | Jan 23, 2026 | COVID-19, Health
Mark Russell, King’s College London When COVID hit, healthcare systems around the world were turned upside down. Hospitals cleared beds, routine appointments were cancelled and people were told to stay at home unless it was urgent. In England, visits to family...
by John McMillan | Jan 16, 2026 | Health
Chloe Casey, Bournemouth University and Sarah Hillier, Bournemouth University Those hoping to lose weight this year might be tempted to try to a diet challenge in the hopes of kick-starting their weight loss. But while we might think these kinds of short-term,...
by John McMillan | Jan 9, 2026 | Health
Beverley O’Hara, Leeds Beckett University “Quitters day” falls on January 9 this year and marks the point at which people are most likely to give up their New Year’s resolutions. As usual, weight loss is one of the most common goals. But there are compelling...
by John McMillan | Jan 2, 2026 | Health
Stacy Shaw, Worcester Polytechnic Institute The holiday season is often painted as an idyllic vision of rest, conjuring images of warm beverages and bountiful time with loved ones. But many people have trouble unwinding at this time of year. Why do the December...
by John McMillan | Dec 19, 2025 | Diet, Health
Primrose Freestone, University of Leicester Food poisoning affects millions of people in the UK every year, and the risk rises during the Christmas period. Large family meals, raw poultry, packed fridges and buffet food all increase the chances of contamination. In...
by John McMillan | Dec 12, 2025 | Diet, Health
Rachel Woods, University of Lincoln Kimchi has been enjoyed for centuries in Korea. But the spicy fermented cabbage dish has recently gained popularity in other parts of the world not only because of its delicious taste, but because of its potential to positively...
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