Six common COVID myths busted by a virologist and a public health expert
r.classen/ShutterstockAlmost three years into the pandemic, myths and misinformation remain widespread. Here we, a virologist and a public health researcher,...
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Cannabis is no better than a placebo for treating pain – new research
Many people use cannabis to manage pain. photolona/ ShutterstockCannabis is one of the most widely used drugs in the world....
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Superbugs in the environment rarely transfer to humans – new study
Igor Stramyk/ShutterstockThe rapid spread of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) around the globe represents a crisis on many fronts. Infections that are...
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Hearing loss: headphones and concerts could put young people at risk – here’s how to protect yourself
The more often you expose yourself to loud noise, the greater your risk of hearing loss. Melinda Nagy/ ShutterstockA recent...
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RSV FAQ: What is RSV? Who is at risk? When should I seek emergency care for my child?
RSV is the leading cause for hospital stays in infants in developed countries. (Shutterstock)What is RSV? Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)...
Read moreWorld Cup concussion rules may be putting players’ lives at risk
In the eighth minute of their Fifa men’s World Cup match against England, Iranian goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand collided face-first with...
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Treating mental illness with electricity marries old ideas with modern tech and understanding of the brain – podcast
In deep brain stimulation, electrodes – the pale white lines – are implanted into a patient's brain and connected to...
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We were told to ‘stay home’ to stop COVID. Then our homes became disease hotspots
Lucigerma/ShutterstockThe rapid rise in COVID cases and deaths in March 2020 led Boris Johnson, then prime minister, to tell the...
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Long COVID stigma may encourage people to hide the condition
Pressmaster/ShutterstockAn estimated 2.1 million people are living with long COVID in the UK alone. We recently asked 888 people in...
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Why maternal deaths in the UK are rising
In high-income countries such as Denmark and the Netherlands, pregnancy is comparatively safe. But maternal deaths still happen and in...
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