Research & Insights

Intermittent fasting could help tackle diabetes – here’s the science

iordani/shutterstock Nick Lesica, UCL Intermittent fasting is currently all the rage. But don’t be fooled: it’s much more than just...

Is it safe to take exercise supplements?

naito29/Shutterstock Philip J Atherton, University of Nottingham and Daniel J Wilkinson, University of Nottingham An Australian woman with a genetic...

Why do we get fungal nail infections and how can we treat them?

People suffering fungal nail infections are often very distressed by the disfigurement they cause. from www.shutterstock.com.au Jackson Thomas, University of...

In terms of exercise, is walking enough?

Walking is free, easy and can get you from A to B – but does it “count” in terms of...

Uncovering the deeper secrets of every mother’s breast milk

Shutterstock Elloise du Toit, University of Cape Town Investigating the make up and composition of breast milk has been a...

Ear infections in children

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How common are smell disorders?

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Tips on eating to recover after exercise

Re-fuelling after exercise is important for maintaining adequate energy stores for beneficial changes in your muscles (training adaption). Szabó Varga...

Microbes have their own version of the internet

Shutterstock Predrag Slijepcevic, Brunel University London Creating a huge global network connecting billions of individuals might be one of humanity’s...