Often referred to as the “stress hormone,” cortisol is frequently blamed for causing various issues, from food cravings and sleep disturbances to belly...
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5th Dec 2025 | Updated at 12:47am 5th Dec 2025
Your local pharmacist can help you stay healthy
- 12 Nov 2025
As part of the ‘Ask Your Pharmacist Week’, which encourages people to make better use of their local pharmacist – not just for prescriptions, but for advice, support, and everyday health concerns, Faruque Gani, a community pharmacist in London...
Unspoken pain: Why South Asian men struggle to seek help
- 06 Nov 2025
South Asian men are increasingly facing silent battles with their mental health, often shaped by deep-rooted cultural and societal expectations. From a young age, many are taught to be providers, problem-solvers, and emotional anchors; roles...
Engaging in crafts like knitting and crochet might boost mental health even more than having a job, according to a new study.
Researchers have found that women are more than twice as likely to experience mania and major depressive disorders around the time of their final period.
A study has revealed that a demanding boss and tight work deadlines can significantly increase the risk of developing serious heart problems.
Research suggests that aging doesn’t progress at a steady rate but rather involves at least two distinct periods of rapid change: one in your mid-forties and another in your sixties.
Since its creation in the 19th century, peanut butter has always lagged behind honey in popularity, but it's now set to surpass its sweet rival.
Enjoying time outside in the sunshine can significantly boost both your physical and mental well-being. Direct sunlight is crucial for your body to produce...
Scientists have developed a “holy grail” insulin that could transform type 1 diabetes treatment by responding to blood sugar levels in real-time.
A recent report by the Lancet Commission has identified loss of vision and high levels of "bad" cholesterol as new risk factors for dementia.
A diet program consisting of just 800 calories per day, known as the "soups and shakes" diet, could potentially help thousands of people with type 2 diabetes put their condition into remission, according to experts.
