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West Nile Virus Detected in UK Mosquitoes for the First Time

West Nile Virus Detected in UK Mosquitoes for the First Time

by John McMillan | May 30, 2025 | Disease, Health

Paul Hunter, University of East Anglia For the first time, traces of the West Nile virus have been found in mosquitoes in the UK, according to a report published this week by the UK Health Security Agency. Here’s what you need to know about the virus and the disease...
Why Morning Showers Might be Better for Your Skin and Health

Why Morning Showers Might be Better for Your Skin and Health

by John McMillan | May 23, 2025 | Health

Primrose Freestone, University of Leicester It’s a question that’s long been the cause of debate: is it better to shower in the morning or at night? Morning shower enthusiasts will say this is the obvious winner, as it helps you wake up and start the day fresh. Night...
What We Can Learn About Longevity from the Life of a 115-Year-Old Woman

What We Can Learn About Longevity from the Life of a 115-Year-Old Woman

by John McMillan | May 23, 2025 | Health, Medical Research

Bradley Elliott, University of Westminster A 115-year-old Surrey woman named Ethel Caterham has officially been handed the title of the oldest living human alive. Many people reading this news may wonder what Caterham’s secret is. While it isn’t usually a good idea to...
Rethinking Addiction: How Environment and Choice Shape Substance Use

Rethinking Addiction: How Environment and Choice Shape Substance Use

by admin | May 9, 2025 | Health, Mental Health

Matt Field, University of Sheffield Consider someone addicted to alcohol, drugs, or a behaviour like gambling. Why do they continue, even when they say they want to stop? It’s a question that highlights a fundamental disconnect: the gap between intention and action....
Warm Fridges Can Turn Your Food Into Bacterial Breeding Grounds

Warm Fridges Can Turn Your Food Into Bacterial Breeding Grounds

by admin | May 9, 2025 | Disease, Health

Oleksii Omelchenko, Quadram Institute and Judith Evans, London South Bank University The kitchen is often the heart of the home – a place where families gather and meals begin. And at the start of it all? The fridge. This is where we safely store much of our food, and...
Why Older Adults Should Embrace Strength Training Without Fear of Soreness

Why Older Adults Should Embrace Strength Training Without Fear of Soreness

by John McMillan | May 2, 2025 | Exercise, Health

Lawrence Hayes, Lancaster University and John Fernandes, Cardiff Metropolitan University Only 2% of people over the age of 70 strength train at least twice a week. This is worrying, as age-related muscle loss can increase risk of social isolation, falls, loss of...
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