Seven body organs you can live without
Komsan Loonprom/Shutterstock Adam Taylor, Lancaster University The human body is incredibly resilient. When you donate a pint of blood, you […]
Spot the difference: harmless mole or potential skin cancer?
If you’re at high risk of skin cancer, check your skin regularly. Roman Königshofer/Flickr, CC BY-ND H. Peter Soyer, The
Who lives longest: meat eaters or vegetarians?
Lukasz Szwaj/Shutterstock.com James Brown, Aston University Our ability to live a long life is influenced by a combination of our
Michael Douglas, oral sex and cancer – the facts about HPV
An estimated 5.2% of cancers worldwide are caused by the human papilloma virus. Image from shutterstock.com Dyani Lewis, University of
BCAA supplements are just hype – here’s a better way to build muscles
So macho. Aleksandra Gigowska Lee Hamilton, University of Stirling; Brad Schoenfeld, City University of New York, and Kevin Tipton, University
Buruli ulcer: Africa’s neglected but third most common mycobacterial disease
Buruli ulcer occurs mainly in areas close to stagnant water. Children under the age of 15 are often worst affected.
How diabetic foot disease can lead to amputations and even death
Diabetes-Related Foot Disease is very common. Jeremy Brooks/Flickr, CC BY-SA Frances Henshaw, Western Sydney University People with diabetes are prone
Doping among amateur athletes like CrossFitters is probably more common than you’d think
It is is a misperception to think that performance-enhancing drug use is only an issue in elite sport. shutterstock Kyle