We have trillions of bacteria living on or in us – and over 80% of these live in our gut. Over thousands of years of co-evolution, we have developed a way of working together with our bacteria, which play a hugely important role in our bodies.
Fermented foods have become very popular, thanks to claims about their nutritional properties and reported health benefits, such as improving digestion, boosting immunity and even helping people lose weight.
Hand drying not only removes moisture from the hands but it also involves friction, which further reduces the microbial load and the environmental transfer of microorganisms.
Being lonely or socially isolated can negatively affect your wellbeing. There is even research showing that it increase the risk of illnesses such as cardiovascular disease, dementia and depression.
By 2050, the world’s over-65s will outnumber the under-15s for the first time in history.
- By Adam Taylor
Our brain is the most complex organ in the body. Not only does it control basic life functions like breathing, organ function, and movement, it’s also behind more complex processes
- By Carly Wood
Across the globe, college- and university-aged students are experiencing high levels of stress and mental ill-health.
Many of the important benefits of a plant-based diet – particularly for climate health and animals – are well known. Yet despite the science being very clear, there remains confusion about the impact on human health.
Experiencing wildness is particularly important for physical and mental health, according to a new study on urban parks.
A tweet saying ibuprofen reduces menstrual flow by 50% went viral last month.The original tweet and ensuing responses fuelled a debate about society’s supposed unwillingness to talk about periods.
Blacks are at higher risk for several health conditions in the U.S. This is true for heart disease, hypertension, type 2 diabetes and stroke, which are often chronic diseases.
The Mediterranean diet was voted by a panel of 25 health and nutrition professionals as the best diet for 2020.
The risks of psychiatric disorders and suicide attempts are substantially higher for young people from 15 to 25 years old with type 1 diabetes, a new study shows.
In June 2019, a paper by prominent US academics found that people who used e-cigarettes were at greater risk of a heart attack.
- By Umair Akram
While memes are usually light-hearted, many social media sites and forums are increasingly playing host to communities that share so-called depressive memes – memes about death, suicide, isolation, or hopelessness.
The best way to protect against the flu is the flu vaccine. But even so, about 60% of Americans will skip getting a flu shot this year.
- By Paul O'Toole
As our global population is projected to live longer than ever before, it’s important that we find ways of helping people live healthier for longer.
A recent surge in mumps among young adults in the UK has been linked to the 1998 MMR vaccine scare, when a now-discredited medical paper authored by Andrew Wakefield suggested a connection between the vaccine and the development of autism.
It will soon be a year since Jessica Starr, a popular weatherperson on Detroit TV, took her own life. Her husband said she did so because of complications related to her recent laser refractive surgery.
Meat-rich diets are linked to a range of health problems, from heart disease and strokes to type two diabetes and some cancers.
Supporting girls and women in their efforts to be physically active must become a global public health priority.
Childhood trauma has a devastating impact on both the mind and the body of children who experience it. But that mind-body connection also offers a path toward healing.
More than two-thirds of Americans take dietary supplements. The vast majority of consumers – 84% – are confident the products are safe and effective.