Myrkl: new anti-hangover pill said to break down up to 70% of alcohol in an hour – what you need to know
Rawpixel/Shutterstock A new anti-hangover supplement has just gone on sale in the UK. It is marketed by Swedish firm Myrkl
Eggs and sperm can now be stored for up to 55 years – here’s what that means for donors and people seeking fertility treatment
The new storage limits may give people more flexibility when it comes to their fertility treatment. Ekaterina Georgievskaia/ Shutterstock The
Your body has an internal clock that dictates when you eat, sleep and might have a heart attack – all based on time of day
Syncing your circadian rhythm to a natural light-dark cycle could improve your health and well-being. nambitomo/iStock via Getty Images Plus
Viruses can change your scent to make you more attractive to mosquitoes, new research in mice finds
Mosquito-borne diseases are estimated to cause over 1 million deaths a year. mrs/Moment via Getty Images Mosquitoes are the world’s
Polio was recently detected in sewage in the UK – here’s what else scientists look for in our wastewater
DedMityay/Shutterstock We recently learned that poliovirus had been detected in sewage in north and east London between February and May
Depeche Mode keyboardist Andrew Fletcher died of an aortic dissection – here’s what it is
It was revealed this week that Depeche Mode keyboardist Andrew “Fletch” Fletcher, died in May from an aortic dissection. Aortic
Climate change is putting food safety at risk more often, and not just at picnics and parties – blackouts are a growing problem
Dairy, meats and eggs can get risky when left in warm conditions. Westend61 via Getty Images Every year, almost 1
A growing number of women give birth at Catholic hospitals, where they do not receive the same reproductive health options – including birth control – provided at other hospitals
Research shows that short spacing between childbirth and another pregnancy comes with heightened health risks. Aleksandr Kirillov/EyeEm via Getty Images
What’s cellulitis? A dermatologist explains
The reddish pink rash spreads quickly. jlcampbell104/Flickr Your skin usually deflects any bacteria it encounters, protecting you from all sorts
An online life coaching program for female physicians decreases burnout, increases self-compassion and cures impostor syndrome, according to a new study
Physician burnout is more prevalent in women than men. ER Productions Limited/DigitalVision via Getty Images The Research Brief is a