Most expectant mothers miss out on vitamins important for their health and their baby’s, study finds
Dec 26, 2023 23:08 pm UTC| Health
Our bodies require many important vitamins and minerals in order to function well. B vitamins, for example, are particularly important for many of our everyday functions including energy levels, cell health and nerve...
Why does alcohol make my poo go weird?
Dec 26, 2023 23:04 pm UTC| Health
As we enter the festive season its a good time to think about what all those celebratory alcoholic drinks can do to your gut. Alcohol can interfere with the time it takes for food to go through your gut (also known as...
Switching off from work has never been harder, or more necessary. Here's how to do it
Dec 26, 2023 23:04 pm UTC| Health
In the hit dystopian TV series Severance, employees at biotech corporation Lumon Industries find it easy to separate work and home life. A computer chip is inserted in their brains to act as a mindwipe. They leave all...
Got period pain or cramps? What to eat and avoid, according to science
Dec 22, 2023 11:07 am UTC| Health
Painful periods are common. More than half of people who menstruate have some pain for up to three days a month, typically throbbing or cramping in the lower abdomen. Digestive changes such as vomiting, gas, bloating,...
Dec 22, 2023 10:14 am UTC| Business Health
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has warned consumers about using Doraemon Dovfun Suit Magnetic Ball Sets. It has come to light that these products contain loose magnets that pose a significant risk to...
Vitamin D supplements can keep bones strong – but they may also have other benefits to your health
Dec 18, 2023 02:26 am UTC| Health
Most of us dont worry about getting vitamin D when the weathers warm and the sun is shining. But as winter approaches, accompanied by overcast days and long nights, you may be wondering if it could be useful to take a...
Diverse gut microbiomes give better protection against harmful bugs - now we know why
Dec 18, 2023 02:19 am UTC| Health
In the last decade, it has become increasingly clear that a gut full of friendly microbes (the microbiome) is vital for our good health. It has also become clear that a healthy microbiome is one with a diverse population...
Johannesburg in a time of darkness: Ivan Vladislavić’s new memoir reminds us of the city’s fragility
Economist Chris Richardson on an ‘ugly’ inflation result and the coming budget
Why Germany ditched nuclear before coal – and why it won’t go back
Labour can afford to be far more ambitious with its economic policies – voters are on board
Sudan: civil war stretches into a second year with no end in sight