COVID, bird flu, mpox – a virologist on why we’re seeing so many viruses emerge
From the widespread outbreak of mpox (formerly called monkeypox) in 2022, to the evolving bird…
People with personality disorders are more likely to sign up for psychology studies – here’s why that’s a problem
Many psychological studies rely on participants to give up their time to take part in…
Three years on, the COVID pandemic may never end – but the public health impact is becoming more manageable
Three years ago, on March 11 2020, World Health Organization (WHO) director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus…
How pre-season training can help players avoid the sidelines
The list of injured players in the Six Nations Championship is, once again, long. Unsurprising…
Muscle memory is key to helping you get in shape again after time away from exercise
Whether it’s riding a bike, playing the piano or hitting a hole in one, there…
Postpartum exercise can have many benefits – here’s how to do it safely
Returning to exercise after having a baby has many health benefits, including reducing symptoms of…
Is it time to ditch the digital rectal examination?
The finger-up-the-bottom examination for prostate cancer has been drawn into question. An international panel of…
Why a couple of post-workout beers probably won’t stop you gaining muscle
If you’re trying to build muscle, you’ve probably come across a slew of videos online…
The potential dark side of TikTok’s extreme positive thinking trend
If you’re looking for ways to bring more positive changes into your life, TikTok recommends…
How living in the city and country compare
Is it better to live in a city or in the countryside? While urban dwellers…