Health
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US measles cases reach 35-year high
The US has hit a 35-year high in measles cases, according to new figures from the US Centers for Disease…
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‘It’s not just an inconvenience’: We’ve underestimated the health impacts of heavy periods
Heavy menstrual bleeding is a serious health condition. Only now are we starting to understand what causes it – and…
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More young women in their 20s are getting type 2 diabetes
England is seeing a “worrying increase” in young women in their 20s developing type 2 diabetes, experts at Imperial College…
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The surprising benefits of a five-minute dance break
From improved concentration to higher creativity, dancing offers a range of brain-boosting benefits. And you don’t need to spend hours…
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‘Explosive diarrhoea’ outbreak remains a mystery as officials struggle to find sources
Tracking the origin of an outbreak in the US that causes explosive diarrhoea has proved a challenge for public health…
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Is tracking your food purchases good for your health?
With a packet of biscuits in one hand and her smartphone in the other in the biscuits sucrées aisle of…
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What to know about ‘explosive diarrhoea’ parasite outbreak in US
An outbreak of a diarrhoea-causing parasite is hitting more than half US states, with thousands of cases reported in recent…
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How the ‘fresh start’ effect can help you stick to good habits
Whether it’s a birthday, mid-year or a Monday morning, psychologists say that these “fresh start” moments can make us more…
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The habits that help children to eat more vegetables over their lifetime
Small changes in how children experience food every day can have a lasting impact on what they eat. Getting children…
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DR Congo bans mass gatherings in the capital to prevent spread of Ebola
Mass gatherings have been banned in the Democratic Republic of Congo capital, Kinshasa, as well as three other areas, in…
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