Peppermint oil is proven to lower blood pressure
New University of Lancashire research finds two daily doses can reduce blood pressure by an average of 8.5mmHg. Daily doses of peppermint oil have been...
Nutrition
The Nutrition category explores the role of food and nutrients in supporting health, wellbeing and disease prevention. It offers evidence-based guidance on dietary patterns, nutrient needs and practical approaches to eating well, while also examining emerging research and common misconceptions. From tips for balanced meals to insights into the relationship between nutrition and long-term health, this category helps readers make informed choices that support both body and mind.
Can eating really make you happy?
The rise of 'Endorphin Eating' and the everyday foods that could help lift your mood. From 'dopamine dressing' to 'hot girl walks', the past few...
Higher vitamin D may reduce Alzheimer’s risk
A new international study suggests that having higher levels of vitamin D in middle age is associated with lower levels of tau protein in the...
The Milky Way (1948)
The 1940's were a time when milk production began adopting new techniques of sterilisation and pasteurisation which wasn't always welcomed by everyone.
Caribbean Market (1961)
Caribbean market in Brixton's Granville Arcade; West Indian shoppers, mostly women pick over fruit and vegetables on the market stalls; sweet potatoes, some kind of...
Vegetarian diet lowers risk of five cancers
Largest study of vegetarian diets and cancer shows lower risk of five cancers. The largest ever study of non-meat diets and cancer risk has found...
NHS trials low impact sleep apnoea device
A major new NHS-backed clinical trial is getting underway in the UK to test a potential alternative to CPAP for millions of people living with...
Ketogenic diet could help prevent epileptic seizures
University of Virginia School of Medicine researchers have revealed how the popular, low-carb ketogenic diet protects against epilepsy seizures and possibly neurodegenerative diseases such as...
Gen Z’s extreme health pledges
Daily ice baths, zero caffeine, no dating apps and vitamin iv drips - young Brits are taking their new year health resolutions to the extreme,...
Use weight-loss jabs responsibly in 2026
After festive over-indulgence, millions of Brits are thinking about losing weight, and that includes using weight-loss jabs. Dr Kieran Seyan, Chief Medical Officer at Lloyds...
