by John McMillan | Jan 10, 2025 | Disease, Health, Virology
Paul Hunter, University of East Anglia In the last few days there have been reports of yet another infectious disease rapidly spreading in China. This time the virus is human metapneumovirus, abbreviated to HMPV. There have been claims in some media outlets that this...
by admin | Jan 3, 2025 | Depression, Health
Ester Ellen Trees Bolt, University of Leeds Reflecting on my mother’s decade-long nursing career, I often wonder why so many nurses leave the profession after just a few years. In the UK, the shortage of nurses has reached alarming levels. Fewer students are enrolling...
by admin | Jan 3, 2025 | Aging, Health
Lorraine Besser, Middlebury Imagine it’s Monday morning, too cold and too dark, but once that alarm goes off, you know you’ve got to rally. The kids have to get to school. You’ve got to get to work. And, of course, your ever-growing to-do list hangs over your head...
by admin | Dec 27, 2024 | Aging, Health
Holger Cramer, University of Tübingen Yoga has been linked to numerous health benefits. But is it also the secret to a long life? This is what Daisy Taylor, a centenarian from Chelmsford, England, reports. In a recent interview on her 105th birthday, Taylor told the...
by admin | Dec 20, 2024 | Health, Heart Disease
Caleb Ferguson, University of Wollongong and Sabine Allida, University of Wollongong It’s the time of year for workplace Christmas parties, and gatherings with family and friends. Maybe you’ll drink a lot in one go. Then you feel your heart beating fast or...
by admin | Dec 20, 2024 | Diet, Health
Alison Fixsen, University of Westminster Christmas can be a time of togetherness, fun and relaxation. Yet, it can also bring unique challenges – particularly for those who may struggle with food anxiety, weight concerns or an eating disorder. There are many reasons...
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