Smartwatches could help detect and track COVID – here’s what the research shows
voronaman/Shutterstock Wearable technologies such as smartwatches and activity trackers have attracted lots of interest over the past few years around
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COVID inquiry: the UK government’s pandemic response was often not ‘guided by the science’ – yet now scientists are under fire
Cryptographer/Shutterstock The UK COVID-19 Inquiry, an independent inquiry set up to examine the country’s response to and the impact of
No, it’s not just sugary food that’s responsible for poor oral health in America’s children, especially in Appalachia
Tooth decay can cause pain, embarrassment, missed school and more. Olga Simonova/EyeEm via Getty Images Brushing your teeth is essential
Adding COVID-19 to ‘designated diseases’ could boost vaccine uptake among children
A 10-year-old Toronto boy receives his COVID-19 vaccine shot from a Toronto Public Health nurse at a children’s vaccine clinic
Lifting weights once a week linked to reduced risk of premature death – new study
It is well known that aerobic exercise, such as running and cycling, can help you live longer, but less has
Summer swimming season may be over, but you can still get swimmer’s ear – and you don’t even need to go in the water
Both children and adults are susceptible to the ear infection known as “swimmer’s ear.” Kay Blaschke/Stock4B-RF via Getty Images Many
How to run your next marathon like a pro – it could help you smash a personal best
Eliud Kipchoge recently beat his own world record. Ian Walton/ EPA After his world record 2:01:09 run in the Berlin
Hurricane Ian flooded a hospital and forced evacuations from dozens of nursing homes – many health facilities face similar risks from severe storms
Nursing homes patients had to be evacuated after Hurricane Ian cut access to safe water supplies. AP Photo/John Raoux Hurricane
Hurricane Ian flooded a hospital and forced evacuations from dozens of nursing homes – many health facilities face rising risks from severe storms
Nursing homes patients had to be evacuated after Hurricane Ian cut access to safe water supplies. AP Photo/John Raoux Hurricane
Mental health in the UK is about to get worse – and inequality will have a lot to do with it
Hyejin Kang/Shutterstock The UK government’s recent mini-budget has come in for a lot of criticism. Its effect on stock markets,