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You're hot? I'm cold. Why office temperature preferences between colleagues can be vastly different
As the weather warms up, offices are cranking up the air conditioning. But with such varying temperature preferences, where should... Read more -
How the UK's austerity policies caused life expectancy to fall
Between 1945, when the second world war ended, and the start of the 2010s, average life expectancy and mortality rates... Read more -
Study: Moderate alcohol, oily fish, cereal lower arthritis risk; tea, coffee may raise it
Moderate alcohol intake and eating more fruit, oily fish and cereals are linked to lower risk of rheumatoid arthritis, while... Read more -
Hormone therapy found to affect the metabolic health of transgender individuals
Research from Karolinska Institutet shows that long-term sex hormone treatment in transgender individuals can lead to significant changes in body... Read more -
Survey of 12 European countries reveals the best and worst for smoke-free homes
Seven out of 10 homes in Europe are smoke-free, according to a major survey published in ERJ Open Research. However,... Read more -
Why lead-tainted cinnamon products have turned up on shelves, and what questions consumers should ask
Spices bring up feelings of comfort, cultural belonging and holidays. They can make our homes smell amazing and our food... Read more -
How would the assisted dying bill work and what issues might it create?
People in England and Wales are not allowed assistance to die, even when they are terminally ill and wish to... Read more -
What ancient Greek and Roman philosophers thought about vegetarianism
Writing in a letter to his friend Lucilius around AD62, the Roman philosopher Seneca outlined two arguments for vegetarianism. The... Read more -
Cycling can make seniors healthier, more independent. How to design bikes and networks that meet their needs
Most senior citizens get around in their daily lives by driving, walking or using public buses and subways. But many... Read more -
Ultraprocessed foods might help trigger psoriasis
Ultraprocessed foods have been linked to a myriad of health issues, and a new study suggests that the autoimmune skin... Read more -
How sweet is it really? Non-nutritive sweeteners and the control of blood sugar levels
Non-nutritive sweeteners are often perceived as healthier than sugar, but new findings have confirmed new ways they may interact with... Read more -
Improving health care response to domestic violence in low- and middle-income countries
Culturally appropriate women-centered interventions can help health care systems respond to domestic violence, research has found. HERA (Health care Responding... Read more -
Vegetarians consume more ultra-processed food than those who regularly eat meat, study finds
A small team of public health officials at Imperial College London, working with colleagues from the University of São Paulo,... Read more -
Study identifies research strategies for tying brain function and structure to behavior and health
Brain-wide association studies, which use magnetic resonance imaging to identify relationships between brain structure or function and human behavior or... Read more -
Is it safe to eat turkey this Thanksgiving amid bird flu outbreak? What the experts say
Is your Thanksgiving turkey safe to eat?... Read more
