Rosie Swale-Pope, MBE, born on 2 October 1946, is a British author, adventurer, and marathon runner whose life story reads like a catalogue of some of the most demanding and daring feats attempted by any individual. Best known for her five-year run around the world—which raised £250,000 for a charity supporting orphaned children in Russia…
A new flu variant, ‘subclade K’ of H3N2, is driving a surge in cases globally, prompting concerns during the holiday season. Despite potential reduced vaccine effectiveness, health officials urge vaccination as the best defense against severe illness and hospitalization. With the holiday season here and vaccination rates lagging, the new strain is raising concern. A…
Cancer continues to be one of the most prevalent and feared diseases across the globe. Warnings and advice about its causes are constantly shared through media, social networks, and concerned friends or family, making it difficult to distinguish fact from fiction. While some behaviours, environmental exposures, and genetic factors are scientifically confirmed to increase cancer…
A capital city is usually the heart of a nation, home to parliament, ministries, and major government offices. Nearly every independent country follows this familiar structure. Yet one small island nation in the Pacific quietly defies this global rule: Nauru.Nauru holds a unique place in world geography as the only country that has no officially…
Think your dinner decisions affect only you? Think again. The food choices you make every day ripple far beyond your own plate. From late-night junk food to wholesome home-cooked meals, what you eat influences far more than your mood and metabolism. It can actually shape the ecosystem inside your body known as the gut microbiome,…
Rice has long been recognised as a powerful skincare ingredient, and its popularity has grown even more with the rise of Korean beauty routines. What makes rice so effective is its combination of antioxidants, vitamins and soothing compounds that help brighten the skin and improve texture over time. Whether used as rice water, rice flour…
A 36-hour fast has become a widely discussed practice among fitness enthusiasts who want rapid improvements in their health and metabolic wellbeing. Despite its rising popularity, Dr Sudhir Kumar, a senior neurologist at Apollo Hospitals in Hyderabad, cautions that this extended form of intermittent fasting is not appropriate for everyone. In a recent X post,…
Dr. Alok Chopra, a prominent cardiologist, emphasizes that the hazardous air quality in Delhi is a dire health emergency instead of an unavoidable reality. He advocates for urgent measures: wear N95 masks, keep sensitive individuals sheltered, and utilize air purifiers to combat pollution. Incorporating antioxidant-rich foods, specific supplements, and indoor greenery can enhance our health…
There are some places on Earth which have special blessings from Mother Nature. One among them is the iconic Dead Sea, which feels straight out of science fiction. The Dead Sea is known as the saltiest sea in the world, making drowning nearly impossible. Spread across the borders of Jordan, Israel, and the West Bank,…
If you like to have a drink now and then but fret over the effect it will have on your brain, then neuroscientist Robert Love has some very straightforward advice. For his latest post, he reveals three supplements that help cushion alcohol’s blow: activated charcoal, selenium, and a combination of L-Tyrosine and Lion’s Mane mushroom….