How COVID-19 transformed genomics and changed the handling of disease outbreaks forever

Jan 03, 2022 12:03 pm UTC| Health

If the pandemic had happened ten years ago, what would it have looked like? Doubtless there would have been many differences, but probably the most striking would have been the relative lack of genomic sequencing. This is...

Plant-based doesn’t always mean healthy

Jan 03, 2022 11:59 am UTC| Health

As we ring in the new year and people announce their resolutions and goals for 2022, many opt for getting healthy, cutting out drinking or starting a new hobby. Vegan magazines and organizations are pushing plant-based...

Coffee's health benefits aren’t as straightforward as they seem – here’s why

Dec 20, 2021 09:56 am UTC| Health

Youve probably heard it before: drinking coffee is good for your health. Studies have shown that drinking a moderate amount of coffee is associated with many health benefits, including a lower risk of developing type 2...

Face masks, digital screens and winter weather are a triple threat for dry eyes

Dec 20, 2021 03:25 am UTC| Health

How do your eyes feel right now? Whether youre sitting at home or in the office, youre likely reading this on a digital device, and your eyes may be hot, scratchy, tired and dry. If so, you may be part of a new phenomenon...

Are you binge-watching too much? How to know if your TV habits are a problem – and what to do about it

Dec 04, 2021 02:02 am UTC| Health

The term binge-watch was a contender for the Oxford English Dictionarys 2013 word of the year. Although it didnt win (selfie ultimately took the crown), this pointed to the rise of what was becoming a popular activity of...

Omicron: Britain plans to vaccinate 25 million in two months – but can it be done?

Dec 04, 2021 02:00 am UTC| Health

What impact the new omicron variant will have is still unknown. But with early data suggesting it could be the most transmissible form of the virus yet and that it could be less susceptible to existing antibodies it...

Young people's fear of missing out may be fuelling feelings of social disconnection during COVID-19

Dec 04, 2021 01:54 am UTC| Health

Most of us have spent more time on screens since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. This increase in screen time may be especially pronounced among teens because of school closures, the cancellation of extracurricular...