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Explainer: arthrogryposis – the congenital disorder linked to Zika

Aug 27, 2016 12:32 pm UTC| Health

While were used to seeing the distressing images of small heads caused by infection with the Zika virus during pregnancy, a recent study has suggested the virus may be linked to another congenital birth disorder, namely...

Why obesity is not a 'left versus right' issue

Aug 26, 2016 08:46 am UTC| Health

Alessandro R Demaio, Medical Doctor; Co-Founded NCDFREE and festival21; Associate Researcher, University of Copenhagen Left or right, we should all be urging action on obesity. libertarianism...

Doctors need to be taught how to discuss their patients' excess weight

Aug 17, 2016 02:36 am UTC| Health

With 80% of adults and close to one-third of children expected to be overweight or obese by 2025, doctors are increasingly likely to be working with people who are overweight or obese. An individuals weight is a complex...

Four things you should know before starting that exercise regime

Aug 16, 2016 15:54 pm UTC| Health

The debate about how much is the right amount of exercise can seem never-ending. The minimum recommendation in the UK is 30 minutes of moderate exercise five times per week, not that most adults are meeting it. Some health...

What the nap apps can really tell you about your sleep

Aug 16, 2016 14:03 pm UTC| Health Technology

Did you sleep well last night? If your answer is no, there could be an app or a gadget that could help you with that. But are they any good? Do they really monitor how much you toss and turn while trying to sleep? And...

What's the best way to go to the toilet – squatting or sitting?

Aug 16, 2016 13:41 pm UTC| Health

Pauline Hansons concern about the Australian Tax Office installing squat toilets to cater for its increasingly diverse workforce has prompted debate about the best way to go to the toilet: sitting or squatting. While...

Memory and attention are affected by much lower levels of dehydration than previously thought

Aug 16, 2016 13:19 pm UTC| Health

Were often told we should drink eight glasses of water a day, check that our urine is not too yellow, and limit caffeinated drinks because they make us lose hydration. Such everyday advice implies that dehydration is a...