04 AUG 2025 In an unexpected twist in the fight against cancer, humble kitchen bacteria and a plant best known for sweetening tea could one day help in treating one of humanity’s deadliest diseases, new research suggests. A group of scientists in Japan has discovered that fermented stevia, a plant …
Read More »OUTBREAK OF CHIKUNGUNYA VIRUS POSES GLOBAL RISK, WARNS WHO
03 AUG 2025 The World Health Organization warned on Tuesday a major chikungunya virus epidemic risks sweeping around the globe, calling for urgent action to prevent it. The WHO said it was picking up exactly the same early warning signs as in a major outbreak two decades ago and wanted …
Read More »TO TACKLE OUR OBESITY CRISIS, EXPERTS SAY EVERYTHING WE DO MUST CHANGE
20 JULY 2025 For years, people living with obesity have been given the same basic advice: eat less, move more. But while this mantra may sound simple, it’s not only ineffective for many, it can be deeply misleading and damaging. Obesity is not just about willpower. It’s a complex, chronic, …
Read More »HERE’S WHY WEATHER CAN TRIGGER YOUR MIGRAINES, AND HOW TO EASE THE PAIN
16 JULY 2025 “Is it just me, or is there a storm coming?” If you are one of the 39 million Americans in the U.S. living with migraines, there’s a good chance an intense headache will begin when the weather shifts. You aren’t alone. Studies find 30% to 50% of …
Read More »YOUR POOP SCHEDULE SAYS A LOT ABOUT YOUR OVERALL HEALTH, SUGGESTS STUDY
15 JULY 2025 “How often do you poop?” might sound like a very personal question, but your answer could reveal quite a lot about your overall health. A study published in July 2024 investigated how often 1,425 people went number two, and compared those stats to their demographic, genetic, and …
Read More »EARTH’S ENERGY IMBALANCE HAS DOUBLED IN 2 DECADES, STUDY WARNS
12 JULY 2025 How do you measure climate change? One way is by recording temperatures in different places over a long period of time. While this works well, natural variation can make it harder to see longer-term trends. But another approach can give us a very clear sense of what’s …
Read More »TINNITUS SEEMS SOMEHOW LINKED TO A CRUCIAL BODILY FUNCTION
03 JULY 2025 Around 15 percent of the world’s population suffers from tinnitus, a condition which causes someone to hear a sound (such as ringing or buzzing) without any external source. It’s often associated with hearing loss. Not only can the condition be annoying for sufferers, it can also have …
Read More »DISORDERED EATING VS EATING DISORDERS: WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE?
02 JULY 2025 Following a particular diet or exercising a great deal are common and even encouraged in our health and image-conscious culture. With increased awareness of food allergies and other dietary requirements, it’s also not uncommon for someone to restrict or eliminate certain foods. But these behaviours may also …
Read More »ROOTS OF DEMENTIA TRACE BACK ALL THE WAY TO CHILDHOOD, EXPERTS SAY
29 MAY 2025 More than 60 million people are estimated to be living with dementia, resulting in over 1.5 million deaths a year and an annual cost to the global healthcare economy of around US $1.3 trillion (almost £1 trillion). Despite decades of scientific research and billions of pounds of …
Read More »MYSTERY ABOUT THE WAY FINGERS WRINKLE IN WATER MIGHT HAVE AN ANSWER
28 MAY 2025 Upon learning about the blood vessels responsible for our water-soaked finger wrinkles, young readers of The Conversation’s Curious Kids series had further questions for scientists: “Do the wrinkles always form in the same way?” one asked. “And I thought: I haven’t the foggiest clue!” recalls the author …
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