How to step away from toxic diet culture
By Abi Jackson Diet talk can be hard to escape at any time of year, but it’s often ramped up in January, with weight loss...
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Are these the health resolutions we really need?
By Abi Jackson Covid still dominates the health agenda, but two years of pandemic living has taken a toll. So could it be worth checking...
Gynaecological problems it’s always worth getting checked
By Lisa Salmon Everything from embarrassment to not knowing what’s normal can mean some women don’t seek help for gynaecological problems – potentially putting them...
Fourth Covid-19 shot needed, says German health minister
German Health Minister Karl Lauterbach said on Wednesday that a fourth vaccination will be necessary in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic due to the...
Pfizer says pandemic could extend until 2024 as 2-4 year-olds vaccine data delayed
Pfizer Inc on Friday forecast that the Covid-19 pandemic would not be behind us until 2024 and said a lower-dose version of its vaccine for...
Moderna Covid shot more likely to cause heart inflammation than Pfizer
Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine is up to four times more likely to cause inflammation of the heart muscle, a very rare side effect, than its rival...
EU to place order with Pfizer for shots adapted to Omicron
European Union governments have agreed to exercise an option to buy more than 180 million doses of a version of the COVID-19 vaccine adapted for...
Celebrity diets and food fads have been around for centuries –
By James Brown and Duane Mellor The word diet originates from the Greek dieta meaning to live normally. However, nowadays it mostly refers to restricting...
Most reported US Omicron cases have hit the fully vaccinated
Most of the 43 COVID-19 cases caused by the Omicron variant identified in the United States so far were in people who were fully vaccinated,...
Moderna plunges as mRNA-based flu jab fails to ace existing shots
Moderna Inc shares tumbled 11% after early data showed that the company’s mRNA-based flu vaccine might not be strong enough to give it an edge...
EU drugs regulator says data supports boosters after three months
The European Union’s drugs regulator said it could make sense for countries in the bloc to administer COVID-19 vaccine boosters as early as three months...
Get portion-wise: A ‘handy’ guide to making sure you’re not eating too much
By Lisa Salmon A healthy balanced diet isn’t just about what you eat, it’s about portion size too – and it can be surprisingly easy...
Healthy men – from teens to 65+
Concluding our series on men’s health, Dr Chris Michael summarises the steps men need to take in all stages of their adult life Teens The...
Regeneron’s antibody drug may be less effective against Omicron
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc’s COVID-19 antibody drug could be less effective against Omicron, it said on Tuesday, adding to fears about the efficacy of existing treatments...
The problems of hormone imbalance
In our ongoing series for November, Dr Christos Michael look at erection and ejaculation problems What is a ‘healthy erection’ and how do erections work?...
Symptoms to look out for with testicular problems
As November moves on we continue our series looking into men’s health. Dr Christos Michael on testicular problems Testicular problems are common in men,...
From chicken soup to vitamin C, what helps relieve winter colds?
By Abi Jackson Always curious about ways to help combat infections like colds and flu? Zinc is the latest mineral in the spotlight – a...
Pfizer to allow generic versions of its Covid pill in 95 countries
Pfizer Inc said on Tuesday it will allow generic manufacturers to supply its experimental antiviral COVID-19 pill to 95 low- and middle-income countries through a...
Could algae be the sustainable food of the future?
By Lauren Taylor Figuring out how, as a planet, we can eat more sustainably is going to be an ongoing issue as the world becomes...
Gene linked to doubling risk of Covid-19 death found by UK scientists
British scientists have identified a gene that doubles the risk of dying from COVID-19, providing new insights into why some people are more susceptible to...
