Sugary drinks tax may be reducing obesity in girls but not boys – an expert explains what we know
The introduction of the UK’s soft drinks industry levy, commonly known as the sugary drinks…
Here’s what increases the risk of giving birth to a giant baby
A mother in Brazil recently gave birth to a two-foot-tall baby weighing 16lb (7.3kg). Angerson…
A range of diets are said to help manage symptoms – here’s what the evidence tells us
Most people who contract COVID recover within a few weeks. But for some people, symptoms…
Emotional ‘blunting’ may be part of the process – new research
Reinforcement sensitivity is an important behavioural process that allows us to learn from our environment…
Building more inclusive pregnancy services for trans and non-binary people isn’t about a culture war
It’s been reported that NHS England has paused plans to deliver a training programme to…
Government Lets Health Plans That Ripped Off Medicare Keep the Money
Medicare Advantage plans for seniors dodged a major financial bullet Monday as government officials gave…
Tedros: COVID-19 remains an international health threat
Tedros’s decision follows the advice offered at the latest coronavirus Emergency Committee meeting last Friday,…
WHO calls for more action to end ‘cycles of poverty and stigma’ related to tropical diseases
To mark World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day, the UN agency has released a report highlighting…
Does this cause cancer? How scientists determine whether a chemical is carcinogenic – sometimes with controversial results
People are exposed to numerous chemicals throughout their lifetimes. These chemicals can be from the…
It might be scary but making phone calls can be good for young people’s wellbeing
Some people might remember the days of coming back from school eager to call a…