Interactive body map: physical inactivity and the risks to your health

Dec 07, 2016 23:27 pm UTC| Health

Physical inactivity has consistently been shown to be one of the most powerful, modifiable risk factors for all causes of death and disease, alongside smoking and obesity. This interactive body map brings together...

Seven essential tips to breaking up with sugar

Dec 07, 2016 23:23 pm UTC| Health

As we come to the end of 2016, many of us start to look back and reflect. The year has been defining even redefining in many ways. Politics, technology and culture have all seen major leaps and in some cases, hurdles....

Sleep deprivation costs the economy billions – and sends workers to an early grave

Dec 06, 2016 20:38 pm UTC| Insights & Views Economy Health

The British economy loses 40 billion a year due to sleep deprivation, according to a new study. Beyond the loss of economic output, sleep-deprived Britons are shortening their lives. The study shows that people who sleep...

Smoking during pregnancy may lead to later substance use in the child

Dec 06, 2016 20:20 pm UTC| Health

Smoking during pregnancy is a well-known risk factor for many health problems in children, including low birth weight, heart defects and asthma. In our latest study, we show that smoking in pregnancy also increases the...

How 'neuroparenting' is sapping the joy out of family life

Dec 06, 2016 07:52 am UTC| Life Health

The concept of neuroparenting is making great waves among parents at the moment, with claims that neuroscience and new knowledge about brain development can help us to know once and for all how children ought to be...

New Insecticide Results In Bloated Mosquitoes Before Dying

Dec 06, 2016 07:49 am UTC| Science Health

Mosquitos are the single deadliest insects in the world, killing millions of people every year through various diseases like dengue, malaria, and most recently, afflicting infants with the devastating effects of the Zika...

Drugs for delirium don't work, and may in fact harm

Dec 06, 2016 06:47 am UTC| Health

Delirium robs dying people of their autonomy, dignity and last conversations with loved ones, at a time when every moment is precious. Symptoms are highly distressing to experience and watch. Confusion, incoherent...