Monkeypox: World Health Organization declares it a global health emergency – here’s what that means
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared the current monkeypox epidemic a global health emergency. The committee of independent advisers
Disability rights don’t have to clash with environmental responsibility
Sturdy yet flexible, hygienic, disposable, readily available and cheap … the plastic straw is better than any eco-alternative for many
Depression: low serotonin may not be the cause – but antidepressants still work
A recent study found inconsistent evidence linking the neurotransmitter serotonin to depression. In an article for The Conversation, the authors
How to navigate self-managed abortion issues such as access, wait times and complications – a family physician explains
When abortion care is restricted, demand for abortion pills goes up. Peter Dazeley/The Image Bank via Getty Images “Are these
Biden tests positive for COVID-19: An infectious disease doctor explains the risks and treatments available for the 79-year-old president
President Joe Biden tested positive for COVID-19 on July 21, 2022, but was reportedly feeling well enough to work and
Food expiration dates don’t have much science behind them – a food safety researcher explains another way to know what’s too old to eat
Without obvious signs of contamination like the mold in this jam, consumers use expiration dates to decide whether to keep
Silent, subtle and unseen: How seizures happen and why they’re hard to diagnose
Approximately 10% of people will experience at least one seizure during their lifetime. Kateryna Kon/Science Photo Library via Getty Images
‘Weekend warrior’ exercise still lowers risk of premature death – new research
Only exercising on weekends can still be good for your health. Monkey Business Images/ Shutterstock We’re all told time and
Losing a grandmother can have long-lasting mental health effects for kids and adolescents, a new study finds
Research shows that grandparents’ involvement in their grandchildren’s lives plays a critically important role in a child’s overall health and
It’s a myth that sunscreen prevents melanoma in people of color – a dermatologist explains
Melanoma is a potentially deadly form of skin cancer that effects people of every racial and ethnic group. The risk