Binge drinking in adolescence and the brain
Binge drinking in adolescence is associated with changes in the volume of the cerebellum in young adulthood, a new study from the University of Eastern...
Lifestyle
The Lifestyle section explores the everyday choices and habits that shape our physical and mental wellbeing. From balanced nutrition and effective exercise to mental health awareness and restorative routines, it brings together expert-led insight and practical advice designed to support healthier living. Whether encouraging sustainable behaviour change, nurturing resilience, or examining how modern trends influence our wellbeing, this category offers thoughtful, accessible content to help readers live more consciously and confidently.
Malting could be better used in human nutrition
Malting, the processing of cereal grains into malt, generates rootlets as a side-stream product, which is currently mostly utilised as animal feed. However, this leftover...
Tree pollen allergy – what you need to know this springtime
Tree pollen allergy – what you need to know this springtime from Emma Hammett of First Aid for Life. Tree pollen allergies It is commonly...
Inter-arm difference in kids’ blood pressure
Kids’ blood pressure measurements substantially different between arms, potential for misdiagnosis: Blood pressure measurements in children and adolescents should be taken from both arms after new...
Healthy Diet Index supports diet quality and health
Healthy Diet Index supports diet quality assessment and dietary counselling in healthcare: The Healthy Diet Index developed by Finnish nutrition experts facilitates the assessment of diet...
Vaccine passports could encourage a further 6 million people to be vaccinated
Vaccine passports could encourage a further 6 million people to be vaccinated: 32% of people opposed to vaccine passports would change their mind if it...
The invisible killer lurking in our consumer products
Our consumer products, such as food, cosmetics and clothes, might be filled with nanomaterials – unbeknownst to us. The use of nanomaterials remains unregulated and...
Eating disorders ‘risen considerably’ during the pandemic
Eating disorders 'risen considerably' during the pandemic: An expert has spoken of a significant increase in eating disorder referrals – and explained how focusing on...
The powers of recovery with Montmorency cherries
Research highlights powers of recovery with Montmorency cherries: Researchers at Northumbria University and St Mary's University have revealed just how effective Montmorency tart cherry juice...
Baby first aid: 3 ways to save your baby’s life
Baby first aid: 3 ways to save your baby’s life – essential first aid for parents from Emma Hammett at First Aid for Life who...
