Article
Social prescribing needs more evidence to support its benefits before widespread rollout – new study
Juice Verve/ShutterstockAround one in five GP visits are for non-medical problems, such as loneliness or financial difficulty. However, these non-medical...
Read more
Exercise really can help you sleep better at night – here’s why that may be
Even just one workout can improve your sleep. RealPeopleStudio/ ShutterstockMany people struggle to get enough good quality sleep. Not only...
Read more
Newly available over-the-counter hearing aids offer many benefits, but consumers should be aware of the potential drawbacks
Over-the-counter hearing aids are now available at pharmacies and big-box stores. Mara Ohlsson/Image Source via Getty ImagesU.S. retailers began selling...
Read more
How unhealthy is red meat? And how beneficial is it to eat vegetables? A new rating system could help you cut through the health guidelines
The new rating system shows that eating the right amount of vegetables can lower your risk of heart disease by...
Read more
Burnout and isolation: Why employees and managers can’t ignore the social and mental health impact of working from home
The pandemic made many people more aware of the impossibility of severing work from life. (Shutterstock)The COVID-19 pandemic has spurred...
Read more
AI could help predict suicides – but rushing the technology could lead to big mistakes
Nikodash/ShutterstockIn the UK, a quarter of people who take their own lives were in contact with a health professional the...
Read more
Three reasons why strong perfumes give you a headache
Many people find the smell of strong perfumes to be irritating. GVLR/ ShutterstockHumans can smell over 1 trillion odours. But...
Read moreThree reasons strong perfumes give you a headache
Many people find the smell of strong perfumes to be irritating. GVLR/ ShutterstockHumans can smell over 1 trillion odours. But...
Read moreHealth secretary Thérèse Coffey gave leftover prescription drugs to a poorly friend – is this advisable or legal?
Thérèse Coffey, the health secretary for England, has admitted to giving her leftover antibiotics to friends and family who were...
Read more
Colonoscopy is still the most recommended screening for colorectal cancer, despite conflicting headlines and flawed interpretations of a new study
Colorectal cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer death. But by finding polyps early on, colonoscopies can detect and prevent...
Read moreMost Read
