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Black hairy, strawberry and geographic – what the state of your tongue can say about your health

Black hairy, strawberry and geographic – what the state of your tongue can say about your health

by John McMillan | Aug 23, 2024 | Health

Dan Baumgardt, University of BristolOne of my grandmother’s favourite things to cook was cold pressed ox tongue, though it’s a tradition that I don’t really feel the need to continue. Have you ever seen one? Not only is it colossal, but requires a lot of faff in...
COVID: why the UK’s autumn vaccine strategy could fail patients

COVID: why the UK’s autumn vaccine strategy could fail patients

by John McMillan | Aug 23, 2024 | COVID-19, Health

Sheena Cruickshank, University of Manchester This summer has seen a large COVID wave – one which is showing potential to be bigger than the 2023 winter wave was. The current wave has largely been driven by the so-called FLiRT variants, which have acquired greater...
Constipation Linked to Increased Risk of Major Cardiac Events, Study Finds

Constipation Linked to Increased Risk of Major Cardiac Events, Study Finds

by John McMillan | Aug 23, 2024 | Cardiac Events, Constipation

Dr. Philip McMillan, John McMillan A groundbreaking study has revealed a surprising connection between constipation and an elevated risk of major adverse cardiac events (MACE), shedding new light on the complex relationship between gut health and heart health. This...
What is mpox? A microbiologist explains what’s known about this smallpox cousin

What is mpox? A microbiologist explains what’s known about this smallpox cousin

by John McMillan | Aug 23, 2024 | Disease, Health, Virology

Rodney E. Rohde, Texas State University On Aug. 14, 2024, the World Health Organization declared mpox a public health emergency of international concern. There have been over 15,600 cases and over 530 deaths reported in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and...
All the reasons a cup of coffee really can be good for you

All the reasons a cup of coffee really can be good for you

by John McMillan | Aug 23, 2024 | Health

Justin Stebbing, Anglia Ruskin University Consuming too much caffeine is definitely bad for your health, and there may be good reasons why some people want to quit it altogether. But if you despair at the idea of giving up your morning coffee, fear not. There’s lots...
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