Fat but fit increases risk of CHD
‘Fat but fit’ people are at increased risk of coronary heart disease (CHD), even if they are otherwise healthy, according to a new study published...
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.
Rise of Type 2 diabetes in children
There has been an alarming rise in Type 2 diabetes in children - a condition where blood sugar is poorly controlled usually associated with older...
Breastfeeding call to action
This week is #WorldBreastfeedingWeek. This Unicef Video highlights the issues behind the UK’s low breastfeeding rates, and calls on the UK and devolved governments to take...
Whitstable Oyster Festival
This weekend, July 22—24th, Whitstable celebrates its famous oysters with the Whitstable Oyster Festival, this year held on Tankerton Slopes. The town’s famous oyster beds...
Five reasons to quit caffeine..and five reasons not to!
It’s clear that our caffeine levels are creeping up and up. Whether it’s a latte on the way to work or an espresso to get...
Not all vitamin D supplements are created equal
Worldwide health authorities are being urged to rethink official guidance around vitamin D following the publication of a ground breaking study from the University of...
How the microbiome shapes our health
Scientists have found another crucial piece of the puzzle in how the microbiome – the ecosystem of bacteria living in our digestive tracts – helps to...
PE is not ‘silver bullet’ for inactivity crisis
Physical Education (PE) is not a 'silver bullet' to solve the inactivity crisis among the young, according to researchers from Leeds Beckett University. In fact,...
A complete healthcare systems failure
Last week I delivered a keynote lecture at the Public Health Collaboration annual conference in Manchester where I explained to an audience of over 200 made up...
Emergency health surveillance in Uganda
As a public health physician who has previously worked with Medicins Sans Frontieres in Sierra Leone and Turkey, I’ve just finished an assignment setting up...
