Switching off from work has never been harder, or more necessary. Here's how to do it

Dec 26, 2023 23:04 pm UTC| Health

In the hit dystopian TV series Severance, employees at biotech corporation Lumon Industries find it easy to separate work and home life. A computer chip is inserted in their brains to act as a mindwipe. They leave all...

Got period pain or cramps? What to eat and avoid, according to science

Dec 22, 2023 11:07 am UTC| Health

Painful periods are common. More than half of people who menstruate have some pain for up to three days a month, typically throbbing or cramping in the lower abdomen. Digestive changes such as vomiting, gas, bloating,...

US Regulator CPSC Issues Warning for Doraemon's Hazardous Magnetic Ball Sets That Have Caused 7 Deaths

Dec 22, 2023 10:14 am UTC| Business Health

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has warned consumers about using Doraemon Dovfun Suit Magnetic Ball Sets. It has come to light that these products contain loose magnets that pose a significant risk to...

Vitamin D supplements can keep bones strong – but they may also have other benefits to your health

Dec 18, 2023 02:26 am UTC| Health

Most of us dont worry about getting vitamin D when the weathers warm and the sun is shining. But as winter approaches, accompanied by overcast days and long nights, you may be wondering if it could be useful to take a...

Diverse gut microbiomes give better protection against harmful bugs - now we know why

Dec 18, 2023 02:19 am UTC| Health

In the last decade, it has become increasingly clear that a gut full of friendly microbes (the microbiome) is vital for our good health. It has also become clear that a healthy microbiome is one with a diverse population...

Thrush: zinc may prevent yeast infections – new research

Dec 13, 2023 13:42 pm UTC| Health

Around half a billion women experience a vaginal yeast infection (thrush) every year with around 140 million women suffering from multiple infections throughout their lifetime. While treatments do exist for thrush, for...

Canada owes its veterans new mental health tools: Access to psychedelic therapies is overdue

Dec 13, 2023 12:12 pm UTC| Health

The Canadian Senate Subcommittee on Veterans Affairs recently released a striking report entitled The Time is Now: Granting Equitable Access to Psychedelic Therapies. To address high rates of suicide and post-traumatic...