Diabetes: Can some antidepressants reduce death risk?
News Desk | Diabetes is the seventh leading cause of death worldwide. According to the American Diabetes Association, 30.3 million people in the United States...
Can diets and supplements really protect the heart?
News Desk | Common knowledge has it that diet and lifestyle play an important role in supporting a person's physical health and overall well-being. That...
Did evolution make humans ‘fat’?
News Desk | Our bodies need fat to store energy and protect vital organs. Fat also helps the body absorb some nutrients and produce important...
Facebook may actually benefit adult mental health!
News Desk | Facebook's reputation has sunk in recent years for a variety of reasons, including its role in the 2016 elections and the recent...
How fast do we feel pain?
News Desk | Until now, the scientific consensus has been that in humans, the nerve signals that "communicate" touch to the brain are faster than...
So far cultured meat has been burgers – the next big challenge is animal-free steaks
Natalie R. Rubio | The meat you eat, if you’re a carnivore, comes from animal muscles. But animals are composed of a lot more than...
Can vaccines prevent cancer?
News Desk | Just over a decade ago, healthcare professionals introduced a new vaccination that aimed to prevent recurring infections of certain types of HPV. These...
Can spinach increase muscle strength?
News Desk | Rich in calcium, magnesium, and iron, some people call spinach a "superfood." Some studies have suggested that spinach has a variety of health benefits, such as keeping...
Almost a third of Scots are now obese – and at risk of more cancers than smokers
Naveed Sattar | Once smoking was the killer health problem in Scotland. Now comes the news from Cancer Research that around 29% of adults in Scotland are obese whereas 18% of the population...
Can bacteria fight cancer?
News Desk | Some tumours thrive and spread because their cells send out a "don't eat me" signal that makes the immune system leave them...
Can very low levels of ‘bad’ cholesterol raise stroke risk?
News Desk | The internet abounds with articles and scientific studies that warn healthcare consumers of the perils of high cholesterol levels. Whether it is low-density...
Thinking of laser hair removal? Here’s what you need to know
Rodney Sinclair | Unwanted facial and body hair can affect the way we feel, our social interactions, what we wear and what we do. Options to...