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Fears of a polio resurgence in the US have health officials on high alert – a virologist explains the history of this dreaded disease
Critical-care patients in the emergency polio ward at Haynes Memorial Hospital in Boston in August 1955. Associated Press photoFears of...
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UK’s COVID alert level downgraded – the move makes sense for now but things can always change
The COVID alert level for the UK was recently downgraded by the government from “3” to “2”. This move was...
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Drug use among young people in England is down 24%
Drug use fell by 12% in 2021. fotoNino/ShutterstockAdolescence is the time of life when young people – but especially boys...
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Boris Johnson’s pandemic legacy – where he went wrong managing COVID (and some things he got right)
The UK sees a change of leadership on September 6 2022, with Liz Truss selected by Conservative Party members to...
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Seaweed is high in vitamins and minerals – but that’s not the only reason westerners should eat more of it
Dom O'Neill/PixabayEdible seaweeds and algae - or sea vegetables - are a group of aquatic plants that are found in...
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Raw meat for pets – here’s how to do it safely
Feeding pets raw meat and fish is a growing trend, popularised by pet breeders, pet-health influencers and holistic veterinarians. Fans...
Read moreUK approves ‘poo transplant’ to treat antibiotic resistant superbugs
So-called “poo transplants” have reached an important milestone with the publication of a new UK guideline that recognises their effectiveness...
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The PPE used throughout the COVID-19 pandemic is getting tangled up in wildlife
Used masks threaten urban wildlife. (Shutterstock)Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, masking has been one of the key public health measures put...
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UTIs are still diagnosed using a 140-year-old method – here’s why
This common testing technique was first invented in 1887. Babul Hosen/ ShutterstockIf you’ve ever had a urinary tract infection (UTI)...
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Summer 2022 saw thousands of excess deaths in England and Wales – here’s why that might be
EternalMoments/ShutterstockAccording to the Office for National Statistics, this summer we’ve seen more deaths registered in England and Wales than expected....
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