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...
What to wear for a climate crisis
Oct 30, 2023 10:52 am UTC| Health
When people move to the country from the city, they need to change their wardrobes, my research on tree-changers in Australia found. The new context of their lives means the clothes they wore for the city no longer work...
How can I get some sleep? Which treatments actually work?
Oct 27, 2023 15:08 pm UTC| Health
Do you have difficulty falling asleep? Do you stay awake for a long time at night? Do these sleep problems make you feel fatigued, strung-out, or exhausted during the day? Has this been happening for months? If so,...
South Africa’s plan to move away from coal: 8 steps to make it succeed
Germany lowers voting age to 16 for the European elections
IceCube researchers detect a rare type of energetic neutrino sent from powerful astronomical objects