Agriculture, Food & Health
Is it still a good idea to take aspirin to prevent heart disease? Here’s what the evidence says
Now we know why hibernating bears don’t get blood clots
Inside Out 2: this fresh sequel shows teenage anxiety is not always a bad thing
Platelets: The heroes of haemostasis
Hedges beat garden fences as wildlife havens and flood barriers – that’s why I’m taking them to the Chelsea Flower Show
What your fruit bowl reveals about climate breakdown
Spring arrived in style on March 26 2021 in Kyoto, Japan, as cherry trees reached the peak of their bloom. This marked the earliest recorded date when most flowers have opened…Read More >
Future health: can nutrition and lifestyle combine to make a global impact?
Can new developments in nutrition and its interaction with lifestyle help reduce the massive burden of some key non-communicable diseases including dementia, diabetes, and obesity? This year’s 6th annual Institute for…Read More >
Millions of older people don’t get enough nutrients – how to spot it and what to do about it
By 2050, approximately a quarter of the UK population is expected to be over the age of 65. With this in mind, the World Health Organization (WHO) has put “healthy ageing”…Read More >
Menopause: why psychological therapy is now being recommended for hot flushes
There are at least 40 symptoms of the menopause and perimenopause. These symptoms can have a serious affect on a woman’s day-to-day life and wellbeing, which is why having access to timely…Read More >