Fruit and veg: is it better to peel them?
Piero Facci/Shutterstock Many people’s default when preparing fruit and vegetables is to peel them. But often, it’s not necessary. There
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COVID, flu, RSV – how this triple threat of respiratory viruses could collide this winter
Dragana Gordic/Shutterstock As the days get shorter and the weather colder in the northern hemisphere, health officials have warned of
What’s it like being a young person with long COVID? You might feel like a failure (but you’re not)
Bogdan Sonjachnyj/Shutterstock Imagine you’re young, healthy and active. Then, one day, the rug is pulled out from under you. You
Blood groups: there are way more than you think – here’s why they matter
Kiryl Lis/Shutterstock You are probably aware of the two main blood group systems: the AB system and the rhesus system.
COVID vaccines: many people have had two doses but not their boosters – here’s why that might be
There are a variety of reasons why some people may have not come forward for their booster vaccines. Pormezz/Shutterstock In
How to prevent missing person incidents for seniors living with dementia
Missing person calls involving an individual with dementia increased by between 10 and 50 per cent across all Ontario regions
COVID: inhalable and nasal vaccines could offer more durable protection than regular shots
Skylines/Shutterstock As the pandemic continues, many countries are rolling out COVID booster vaccines. In the UK, the autumn booster campaign
What is inflammation? Two immunologists explain how the body responds to everything from stings to vaccination and why it sometimes goes wrong
Insect bites or stings, like the one on this person’s hand, are a manifestation of inflammation. Suthep Wongkhad/EyeEm via Getty
Epilepsy: gene therapy technique targeting overactive brain cells shows promise in treating drug-resistant form of the condition
Epileptic seizures are caused by brain cells becoming overactive. MattLphotography/ Shutterstock Something like 50 million people worldwide have epilepsy. While
Bulking and cutting: is it safe for your metabolism?
People may use ‘mass gainer’ shakes during the bulking phase to help build muscle. Prostock-studio/ Shutterstock If you’ve ever spent