by John McMillan | Dec 13, 2024 | Aging, Ethics
Dominic Wilkinson, University of Oxford Following the second reading (and parliamentary support) of Labour MP Kim Leadbetter’s terminally ill adults (end of life) bill on November 29, much of the public debate in England and Wales will now shift to questions around...
by John McMillan | Dec 13, 2024 | Disease, Virology
Libby Richards, Purdue University You’ve probably heard “Don’t go outside in the winter with your hair wet or without a coat; you’ll catch a cold.” That’s not exactly true. As with many things, the reality is more complicated. Here’s the distinction: Being cold isn’t...
by John McMillan | Dec 13, 2024 | Health, Weight Loss
Jack McNamara, University of East London Physical activity doesn’t need to be complicated. Even just a brisk, ten-minute daily walk can deliver a host of health benefits – lowering the risk of several diseases, including heart disease, stroke and several cancers. And...
by John McMillan | Dec 13, 2024 | Disease
Andrew Lee, University of Sheffield A “mystery disease” recently struck the south-western corner of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), killing between 67 and 143 people over two weeks. The disease was reported to cause flu-like symptoms of fever, headache, cough...
by John McMillan | Dec 13, 2024 | Cancer, Diet
Liz Breen, University of Bradford; Jonathan Silcock, University of Bradford, and Zoe Edwards, University of Bradford There are concerns the UK could be facing a “quad-demic” this winter — with levels of four common seasonal respiratory viruses currently being...
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