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Most infections don’t come from the seat itself, but from dirty hands, door handles, toilet plumes and phones used in bathrooms.

Is it OK to sit on public toilet seats?

September 19, 2025, 05:28 PM - 7 min read

Public toilets can be a “microbial soup”, especially when many people use them and cleaning isn’t frequent as it should be.

Retinal images offer a non-invasive view of blood vessels and nerve fibres. They are not just a window into the eye, but also a valuable diagnostic tool for a host of diseases.

AI eye scans: A window into heart health

September 16, 2025, 04:16 PM - 9 min read

Despite the exciting potential, there are hurdles to overcome. One of the major challenges is to get enough patient data from different backgrounds to make sure the AI is accurate.

If you see a product labelled as a “protein” version, you might assume it has significantly more protein than the standard version. But this might not be the case.

Don’t let black packaging fool you into buying ‘protein’

September 15, 2025, 04:03 PM - 7 min read

“High protein” doesn’t have a specific meaning in the food regulations, but is taken to mean “good source”. Under the rules, a “good source” should have at least 10 grams of protein per serving.

Pharmacies offer a wide range of remedies to treat indigestion.

Here’s all you need to know about indigestion

September 12, 2025, 04:14 PM - 7 min read

It is important not to self-diagnose, and seek medical advice so a doctor can put the pieces together and make an appropriate plan of action.

The issue of weight loss is omnipresent in public debate, where it is often reduced to a question of personal willpower.

High 5 to weight loss

September 5, 2025, 04:42 PM - 8 min read

People are routinely blamed for their weight, even though there is strong evidence that it results from a complex combination of genetic, biological, environmental, and socioeconomic factors.

Although many patients report benefits, professional bodies and regulators have raised concerns about whether prescribing is outpacing the evidence.

Can medicinal cannabis cure pain, anxiety? Here’s a reality check

August 27, 2025, 03:13 PM - 6 min read

Chronic pain is the most common reason for medicinal cannabis use. But research shows only modest benefits, with limited improvements in pain and physical functioning.

Understanding of one’s health and internal awareness is crucial for regulating health, timely medical intervention and making better decisions.

Want to unlock your eighth sense? Aerobics might be the key!

August 27, 2025, 02:26 PM - 5 min read

The eighth sense, also known as interoceptive awareness, is the ability to perceive what’s happening inside our bodies. The medical community seems increasingly dedicated to find out what this ability means for our health.

The findings add hydration to the growing list of lifestyle factors that influence stress resilience.

Remain hydrated, avoid stress

August 24, 2025, 04:04 PM - 5 min read

A new study found that people who drank less than 1.5 litres daily showed dramatically higher levels of cortisol – the body’s primary stress hormone – when faced with stressful situations.

You can also keep an eye out for cosmetic ingredients, which don’t have any nutritional value. These include colours, flavours, emulsifiers, thickeners, sweeteners, bulking agents and gelling agents.

Is it true foods with short ingredient list are healthier?

August 6, 2025, 05:33 PM - 8 min read

Products with just one, two or three items in their ingredient list are generally in a form that closely reflects the food when it was taken from the farm.

Camel milk in Somalia quite a revolution

August 4, 2025, 03:53 PM - 6 min read

Somalia is seeing quiet agricultural revolution centered around camels

Doll makers get real, challenge popular stereotypes

July 18, 2025, 03:11 PM - 6 min read

Realising the importance of being socially disruptive and racially inclusive, major toy companies have been making dolls and figures that are as real as everyday life.

Carrying spuds, playing sudoku good measures of overall health

May 28, 2025, 01:56 PM - 6 min read

As we age, our bodies change. Muscle mass shrinks, bones weaken, reaction time slows. But that doesn’t mean we’re all destined for a future of walking frames and daytime TV. Ageing well isn’t about staying wrinkle-free – it’s about staying independent, mobile, mentally sharp and socially connected.