Mpox: African countries have beaten disease outbreaks before – here’s what it takes

Aug 26, 2024 08:10 am UTC| Health

Barely over a year after the World Health Organization (WHO) declared that mpox was no longer a public health issue of international concern, it is back in the news. This time with a diversity of variants, new modes of...

Why eating seaweed might help prevent Parkinson’s disease

Aug 24, 2024 08:49 am UTC| Health

Eating the seaweed Ecklonia cava may be able to slow down or prevent Parkinsons disease, according to a 2024 study. Researchers found that antioxidants in the seaweed which is often used in soups and salads in Asian...

Learn how to budget with the help of psychology

Aug 20, 2024 05:42 am UTC| Health

Developing an understanding of how to manage personal finances can be even more crucial in the early stages of your career when your salary may be relatively low. But traditional financial advice often falls short of...

The WHO has declared Mpox a ‘public health emergency of international concern.’ Is it time to worry?

Aug 20, 2024 05:24 am UTC| Insights & Views Health

On Aug. 14, the World Health Organization (WHO) classified Mpox virus, which is surging across several African countries, as a public health emergency of international concern. This action will help mobilize global and...

What your nose can tell you about your health

Aug 20, 2024 05:22 am UTC| Health

Thanks to a quirk known as unconscious selective attention, your brain has learned to ignore your nose. A prominent feature thats positioned closely to the eyes, the schnoz could get in the way of our vision but the...

Study shows video games can improve mental wellbeing – but you can have too much of a good thing

Aug 20, 2024 05:21 am UTC| Health

A study of almost 100,000 people in Japan aged 10 to 69 found playing video games or even owning a console can be good for mental health. But playing too much each day can harm wellbeing. Video games and other forms...

4 ways to cut down on meat when dining out – and still make healthy choices

Aug 19, 2024 03:50 am UTC| Health

Many of us are looking for ways to eat a healthier and more sustainable diet. And one way to do this is by reducing the amount of meat we eat. That doesnt mean you need to become a vegan or vegetarian. Our recent...