Why six-pack abs are so hard to achieve – and maintain
Many people see six-pack abs as the pinnacle of health. LightField Studios/ Shutterstock Many people start going to the gym
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The COVID vaccine mandate in English care homes led to fewer staff – and may not have reduced resident deaths
Studio Romantic/Shutterstock Mandatory COVID vaccination as a condition of employment has been a commonly used – though controversial – policy
Let evidence, not opinion, guide harm reduction policy and practice in Canada’s drug poisoning crisis
The poisoning of the unregulated drug supply, especially in Canada, is a public health crisis that deserves a high priority
We found coronaviruses in UK bats — so far the danger’s minimal but we need to know more about viruses that can spread to humans
Agami Photo Agency/Shutterstock Most emerging infectious diseases are caused by zoonotic pathogens – viruses and bacteria which circulate in wild
Would better buildings help fix the NHS? The story of Britain’s hospitals, from grand designs to counting the costs
When St Helier Hospital in Carshalton opened just before the second world war, it was regarded as the last word
How the NHS’s original vision to design healthier hospitals fell into disrepair
When St Helier Hospital in Carshalton opened, it was viewed as the last word in modernist design. Imperial War Museum
A trauma-focused therapy is helping Ukrainian children besieged by war – a clinical psychologist explains how it could bring resilience to kids around the world
In Lviv, Ukraine, a 15-year-old girl recovers from injuries sustained in the war. Scott Peterson via Getty Images Childhood trauma
Napping may be beneficial for your brain – here’s how
Daily naps may help preserve brain health. Dragon Images/ Shutterstock Sleep plays an important role in keeping the brain healthy,
Intermittent fasting and calorie counting about equal for weight loss – new study
The traditional approach to weight loss is to count calories and try to reduce the number consumed each day. This
Canada’s misguided changes to drug regulation could fast-track unproven medications and divert funds from other health needs
The Canadian government is proposing a new “Agile Licensing” framework to expedite pre-market regulation of pharmaceuticals. While Health Minister Jean-Yves