How hepatitis became a hidden epidemic in Africa
Fanny Chabrol, Institut national de la santé et de la recherche médicale (Inserm) The five strains of viral hepatitis (A, […]
How to think yourself into a fit person
Finding a fitness routine that fits your life and then sticking to it is key. (Shutterstock) Shaelyn Strachan, University of
Will they ever wake up? New study on consciousness after brain injury shows ‘maybe’
Katharina M. Busl, University of Florida and Carolina B. Maciel, University of Florida Acute brain injury can result in significant
How forceps permanently changed the way humans are born
Neel Shah, Harvard Medical School Obstetric forceps look like ninja weapons. They come as a pair: 16 inches of solid
Lessons from Rwanda on how trust can help repair a broken health system
Agnes Binagwaho, University of Global Health Equity and Miriam Frisch, University of Global Health Equity Seven countries around the world
Most genetic studies use only white participants – this will lead to greater health inequality
Karoline Kuchenbaecker, UCL; Evangelos Vassos, King’s College London, and Roseann Peterson, Virginia Commonwealth University Few areas of science have seen
Most people don’t wash their hands properly – here’s how it should be done
Ellen W. Evans, Cardiff Metropolitan University It’s something most people do everyday, often without really thinking about it, but how
Why it’s better to exercise before breakfast
Rob Edinburgh, University of Bath Exercise is recommended for people who are overweight or obese as a way to reduce
Clamping the umbilical cord straight after birth is bad for a baby’s health
Umbilical cord clamps. KANOWA/Shutterstock.com Sally Pezaro, Coventry University Clamping and cutting a baby’s umbilical cord as soon as it is
Keeping fit: how to do the right exercise for your age
Julie Broderick, Trinity College Dublin The effect of exercise on health is profound. It can protect you from a range