Cholera cases are on the rise – and Europe shouldn’t be complacent about the risk
Cholera, an infection that causes severe diarrhoea and can be deadly, is once more spreading…
Birth control study suggests oestrogen dosage could be drastically cut – here’s what you should know
The amount of oestrogen the birth control pill currently contains is already substantially lower than…
Four ways touch can boost your health and wellbeing
Most of us know how good it feels to receive a hug from a loved…
How plants can change your state of mind
Plants look so different from animals, that it’s easy for many people to think of…
Tick-borne encephalitis virus in the UK – what it is and how to protect yourself
A confirmed case of tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) was recently reported in England. TBE is a…
How the condition may be linked to the immune system
Endometriosis is a debilitating condition which affects 10% of women worldwide. The condition can have…
What to know about this protein-based COVID booster being offered in the UK
In the UK a spring booster campaign has recently begun, offering an additional vaccine to…
World Chagas Day calls for primary health care to track ‘silent’ disease
“UNITAID calls upon the global health community and governments to make Chagas disease a priority…
Hungry bacteria in your gut microbiome are linked to chronic disease – feeding them what they need could lead to happier cells and a healthier body
Diet-related chronic diseases have reached a critical juncture in the U.S. Nearly half the population…
Why pay isn’t the only reason thousands are striking
More than 36,000 junior doctors across England, Scotland and Wales are on strike from April…