
Chlorophyll and collagen supplements promise a lot, but what does the science say?
Walk into any health store, scroll through TikTok, or browse the shelves of your favourite beauty retailer and you’ll be met with...

How much protein do you really need? Too much or too little can be harmful
Does anyone else think we’ve all become a bit too protein-obsessed? Once upon a time, we got our protein from meat, fish,...

The Bali rabies risk and what you need to know about the disease
The rise in the number of rabies-positive dog bites in Bali this year is a sobering reminder of the risks posed by...

Feats of the human body behind Tom Cruise’s stunts in Mission: Impossible movies
He’s leapt from cliffs, clung to planes mid-takeoff and held his breath underwater for as long as professional free-divers. Now, at 62,...

Novocaine: The movie action hero with a real-life, concerning syndrome
Novocaine, a new action movie starring Jack Quaid, introduces a fresh take on the superhero genre. It features a hero whose superpower...

‘Surfer’s ear’: Condition might leave some swimmers with hearing loss
Cold water swimming, paddleboarding and surfing are all popular pastimes – with millions of people in regularly participating in at least one...

How to avoid the most common Xmas health hazards – from a practising GP
It’s become a custom at our office Christmas party to do a team quiz, followed by a jolly round of The Twelve...

What your feet can tell you about your health
From skin to hair, scabs and even tears, the external appearance of the body can offer clues about the state of your...