Rotting sargassum is choking the Caribbean’s white sand beaches, fueling an economic and public health crisis

Jun 05, 2024 04:19 am UTC| Economy Health

The Caribbeans sandy beaches, clear turquoise water and vibrant coral reefs filled with an amazing variety of sea creatures have long been the pride of the islands. The big three sun, sea and sand have made this...

Whose health matters? The diversity deficit in clinical trials

Jun 05, 2024 04:09 am UTC| Health

Most people are aware that the process of bringing new medical products to market is rigorous, complex and tightly regulated. Diagnostic tests, therapies and treatments all go through lengthy, expensive trials to make sure...

How can busy people also keep fit and healthy? Here’s what the ancient Greeks and Romans did

Jun 05, 2024 04:07 am UTC| Health

Many people today worry about how to find time to keep fit and healthy in the midst of their busy lives. Believe it or not, but this was also a problem in ancient times. So, how did ancient people deal with it? A...

Mental illness, psychiatric disorder or psychological problem. What should we call mental distress?

Jun 05, 2024 04:07 am UTC| Health

We talk about mental health more than ever, but the language we should use remains a vexed issue. Should we call people who seek help patients, clients or consumers? Should we use person-first expressions such as person...

Sepsis: why this deadly condition is so hard to diagnose

Jun 04, 2024 06:33 am UTC| Health

Tory MP Craig Mackinlay recently returned to Commons for the first time after suffering from a life-threatening bout of sepsis last year. Since his return to public duties, Mackinlay has spoken candidly about his...

For women with antenatal depression, micronutrients might help them and their babies – new study

Jun 04, 2024 06:09 am UTC| Insights & Views Health

Antenatal depression affects 15% to 21% of pregnant women worldwide. It can influence birth outcomes and childrens development, as well as increase the risk of post-natal depression. Current treatments like therapy can...

Flow: people who are easily absorbed in an activity may have better mental and cardiovascular health

Jun 03, 2024 11:16 am UTC| Health

Have you ever lost all sense of space and time when redecorating a room? How about being so focused while playing an instrument that the worries that weighed you down a minute ago just evaporated? Then youve probably...