Category: Health

New Africa/Shutterstock Body odour has a reputation problem. It is often treated as a hygiene failure or a social offence. In reality, it is biology at work, plus a big helping of culture. Most body odour is not produced by sweat itself. Sweat is largely odourless. Smell develops when bacteria (and sometimes fungi) on the […]

fizkes/Shutterstock Sanju Pal built a successful career in management consulting, winning major awards and working at a senior level. Then her health changed. After being diagnosed with severe endometriosis and undergoing surgery, she returned to work but struggled with pain and fatigue. Months later, she was dismissed for not meeting performance targets. What followed was […]

Shilajit, Himalayan rock ooze. StockImageFactory.com/Shutterstock.com Shilajit is the latest supplement marketed online as a “natural testosterone booster”. Promoted by influencers, wellness brands and biohacking communities, this sticky black resin is advertised as a way to increase testosterone, improve energy and enhance male vitality. Shilajit is a tar-like substance formed over centuries from decomposed plant material […]

Many commonly worn wearables can track useful data about your heart health. Syda Productions/ Shutterstock Half of people in the UK use a wearable device, such as a fitness tracker or smartwatch. These devices collect data relating to health and physical activity levels – including heart rate, step count and sleep quality. With the emergence […]

Teens who drank more sugary drinks had a higher levels of anxiety. Antonio Guillem/ Shutterstock Anxiety affects an estimated one in five teenagers. The condition can seriously affect their social lives, school performance and overall wellbeing. And, worryingly, anxiety disorders that begin during adolescence often continue into adulthood. Biological, genetic and environmental factors are all […]

Lucigerma/Shutterstock Liverpool is not one of the “blue zones” – a term used for regions of the world where people tend to live unusually long lives, such as parts of Sardinia, Okinawa and Ikaria. Healthy life expectancy in Liverpool is only about 56 years. However, overall life expectancy is much higher there, with many people […]

wisely/shutterstock For many people living with psoriasis, the red, scaly skin patches are only part of the story. Another challenge is the uncertainty about whether there is anything they can do themselves to help manage their skin. Treatments have improved greatly in recent years. Creams, tablets and injectable medicines can all help control symptoms. Even […]

Hilton recently revealed she suffers from 'rejection sensitivity dysphoria.' Tinseltown/ Shutterstock American media personality Paris Hilton recently shared on a podcast that she suffers from rejection sensitivity dysphoria, or RSD. Hilton, who has been diagnosed with ADHD, says the condition is common in people with the disorder. She also spoke of the impact RSD has […]

Biological sex has a major influence on brain health. VPLAB/ Shutterstock Women are more likely than men to be diagnosed with dementia. While researchers have some idea of the factors that elevate risk, it’s still not entirely clear why this happens. But a recent study suggests that the menopause could play a key role in […]

3D illustration of Epstein-Barr virus (EBV). Kateryna Kon/Shutterstock Over 95% of the world’s adult population is infected with Epstein–Barr virus (EBV), but most people never realise it. The infection often causes few symptoms and then stays in the body for life. But for a small minority, EBV is linked to serious disease. For more than […]