by John McMillan | Aug 29, 2025 | Health
Ahmed Elbediwy, Kingston University and Nadine Wehida, Kingston University Doctors have long relied on measurements like body mass index (BMI) and waist-to-hip ratios to assess health risks. However, researchers are increasingly focusing their attention on an...
by John McMillan | Aug 22, 2025 | Disease, Health
Ian A. Wright, Western Sydney University One of the world’s most dangerous water-borne microorganisms, commonly called a “brain-eating amoeba”, has recently been detected in two drinking water supplies in south-west Queensland. Both affected towns are about 750...
by John McMillan | Aug 15, 2025 | Aging, Health
Karin Modig, Karolinska Institutet Humans may be living longer on average these days, but, even so, only a fraction of us will live to see our 100th birthday. Yet the reasons why only a select few will become centenarians still remains a mystery to scientists. But the...
by John McMillan | Aug 15, 2025 | Health
Primrose Freestone, University of Leicester Air conditioning can feel heaven-sent on hot summer days. It keeps temperatures comfortable and controls humidity, making indoor environments tolerable even on the most brutally warm days. But some people avoid using air...
by John McMillan | Aug 15, 2025 | Diet, Health
Chris Marley, University of South Wales and Damian Bailey, University of South Wales A greasy takeaway may seem like an innocent Friday night indulgence. But our recent research suggests even a single high-fat meal could impair blood flow to the brain, potentially...
by John McMillan | Aug 8, 2025 | Health, Weight Loss
Rachel Woods, University of Lincoln How much does your weight really say about your health? Probably less than you think. You could eat your five-a-day, hit the gym regularly, have textbook blood pressure and cholesterol levels – and still be dismissed as “unhealthy”...
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