Endometriosis afflicts millions of women, but few people feel comfortable talking about it

Nov 02, 2023 12:01 pm UTC| Health

Endometriosis causes physical, sexual and emotional pain. About 190 million people around the globe have endometriosis, including one in 10 American women, but there has historically been a deafening silence about the...

Why it's so hard to be young in Britain right now

Nov 01, 2023 07:01 am UTC| Health

If youre taking the first steps in your career right now, youre doing so in the face of a high cost of living and an increasingly inaccessible housing market. You may well be facing the reality that you will be worse off...

Can I actually target areas to lose fat, like my belly?

Nov 01, 2023 07:01 am UTC| Health

Spend some time scrolling social media and youre all-but-guaranteed to see an ad promising to help you with targeted fat loss. These ads promote a concept known as spot reduction, claiming you can burn fat in a specific...

Why humans aren't as egocentric as you might think – new research

Oct 31, 2023 09:18 am UTC| Health

If youve read much about psychology or evolution, its easy to get the idea that humans are hardwired to act as if the world revolves around themselves. But my teams new study joins a growing body of research showing...

Chad's first dengue fever outbreak: what you should know

Oct 30, 2023 10:56 am UTC| Health

Chad has reported its first dengue outbreak, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). The countrys health ministry declared an outbreak on 15 August and so far 1,342 suspected cases have been reported, 41 of them...

How to solve our mental health crisis

Oct 30, 2023 10:53 am UTC| Health

When BBC journalist Rory Carson sought online consultations for a potential mental health issue, three private clinics diagnosed him with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). They charged between 685 and 1,095...

How apps and influencers are changing the way we sleep, for better or for worse

Oct 30, 2023 10:52 am UTC| Health

Insomnia is not just a personal issue that affects an individuals health and wellbeing. Its a public health issue, affecting public safety. Its a socioeconomic issue, as poorer sleep is linked to a lower education and...