Raw vegan diet may be a risk to your health – here’s why
The raw vegan diet is an extreme form of veganism. Anna Shepulova/ Shutterstock Vegan diets have become increasingly popular over
Cannabis holds promise for pain management, reducing the need for opioid painkillers – a neuropharmacology expert explains how
The cannabis plant produces both THC – the psychoactive component in marijuana – and the compound commonly known as CBD,
Uncharted Brain: Decoding Dementia – introducing a new podcast series
Uncharted Brain: Decoding Dementia is a new podcast series from The Conversation. Uncharted Brain: Decoding Dementia is a new podcast
Pancreatic cancer could be diagnosed up to three years earlier – new study
Magic mine/Shutterstock Every year, more than 10,000 people in the UK are diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Unfortunately, for most of
Cold homes increase the risk of severe mental health problems – new study
Concerns about fuel poverty and people not being able to heat their homes adequately are not new in the UK,
A blood test that screens for multiple cancers at once promises to boost early detection
A number of multicancer early detection tests are currently in development. EK Image/Science Photo Library via Getty Images Detecting cancer
Omicron BQ.1 and BQ.1.1 – an expert answers three key questions about these new COVID variants
Kateryna Kon/Shutterstock Two new omicron subvariants, BQ.1 and BQ.1.1, are quickly gaining traction in the US, collectively accounting for 27%
Three reasons to eat pumpkins instead of carving them this Halloween
Pumpkins are regularly consumed as part of many diets around the world. Zulfiska/ Shutterstock Pumpkins are synonymous with autumn. But
With over-the-counter birth control pills likely to be approved, pharmacists and pharmacies could play an ever-increasing role in reproductive health care
The over-the-counter birth control pill will not require medical examinations or prescriptions prior to purchase. Sergey Mironov/Moment via Getty Images
Fetterman’s struggles with language highlight the challenges after a stroke – a vascular neurologist explains aphasia and the path to recovery
The stroke suffered by U.S. Senate candidate John Fetterman has shed light on little-known aspects of stroke recovery. Mark Makela/Getty