Health & Medicine
Research
We don’t yet know what causes chronic fatigue syndrome, but we’re improving diagnosis
Using health factors and blood markers, researchers can now distinguish Chronic Fatigue Syndrome from other conditions for the first time – a giant step closer to formal diagnosis
Opinion
How to avoid bankrupting your ‘hope budget’
From doomscrolling to relentless negative headlines, the 21st century is mentally tough. But hope isn’t just a feeling. It’s a resource. And like any resource, it needs budgeting
Opinion
Why 2025 is a big year in women's health
As International Women's Day highlights both progress and setbacks, 2025 is emerging as a watershed year for women's health across the globe
Research
All young people should get the HPV vaccine – girls and boys
Cancers caused by the human papillomavirus or HPV are entirely preventable. And now it takes just one dose to vaccinate against it
There may be a window of opportunity to restore hearing and potentially slow dementia
New research shows that cochlear implants can help improve cognitive function and slow dementia symptoms in older adults
Opinion
As AI gets smarter, are we getting dumber?
There’s growing concern that an over-reliance on AI could lead to apathy and cognitive decline. So, what can we do to stay sharp in an AI-driven world?
Getting enough vitamin D, without getting too much sun
Vitamin D is essential for the health of our bones and immune system. So how do we safely get enough?
Even low levels of alcohol use during pregnancy are linked to changes in unborn babies
New research shows that occasional exposure to alcohol may influence facial shape and brain development
From burnout to endurance: Coaching immune cells to go the distance
A new understanding of how the immune system sustains long-term protection could revolutionise treatments for chronic diseases and cancer