Flu is set for a big comeback now COVID restrictions are lifted – here’s what you need to know
TT THAILAND/Shutterstock The flu seasons of 2020 and 2021 were mild, mostly thanks to measures people took against COVID, such
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Abuse in women’s professional soccer was an ‘open secret’ – the ‘bystander effect’ and structural barriers prevented more players from speaking out
Fans of the Portland Thorns hold protest signs during a game in 2021. AP Photo/Steve Dipaola An investigation has found
Body neutrality: what it is and how it can help lead to more positive body image
Jameela Jamil is a big advocate of body neutrality. ETIENNE LAURENT/ EPA Constantly “loving your body” – no matter what
Vegetarians more likely to be depressed than meat-eaters – possible reasons
Buntovskikh Olga/Shutterstock Vegetarians have around twice as many depressive episodes as meat-eaters, according to a new study. The study, based
COVID has taken a greater toll on mental health among people from ethnic minorities – sadly this is no surprise
Fernando @cferdophotography/Unsplash We’ve known for some time now that the physical effects of the pandemic have not been distributed evenly
Gonorrhea became more drug resistant while attention was on COVID-19 – a molecular biologist explains the sexually transmitted superbug
The _Neisseria gonorrhoeae_ bacterium causes gonorrhea by infecting mucous membranes. Design Cells/iStock Getty Images Plus via Getty Images COVID-19 has
COVID and the cost of living crisis are set to collide this winter – the fallout will be greatest for the most vulnerable
The financial strain many have faced during the pandemic will be compounded by the cost of living crisis. Lena Evans/Shutterstock
New Alzheimer’s drug slows cognitive decline – and may be available as early as next year
Lecanemab is the first drug to help improve the symptoms of Alzheimer’s by slowing the disease. These are very promising
Five things to do in your 20s and 30s to reduce your risk of preventable cancer
A healthy diet with plenty of variety can lower risk. Rawpixel.com/ Shutterstock Most of us don’t think about cancer when
Medical guidelines that embrace the humility of uncertainty could help doctors choose treatments with more research evidence behind them
Clinical guidelines can change when new research provides contradictory findings. Thomas Barwick/DigitalVision via Getty Images Clinical guidelines greatly influence how