Despite what we’re often taught to believe, daydreaming can be immensely useful. Not only can it be a source of pleasure and a way to relieve boredom, research shows that our ability…
Month: December 2022
Lab-grown blood used in transfusion for first time – here are three other ways that making organs could change healthcare
Human volunteers have received the first-ever transfusion of lab grown red blood cells in a groundbreaking scientific first. Volunteers received about 5ml-10ml of blood (around 1-2 teaspoons), which contained around 15 billion…
Short bursts of physical activity during daily life may lower risk of premature death – new research
Most of us know that regular exercise is important for our health and longevity. But with our busy schedules, many of us struggle to find the time to fit in a workout….
Céline Dion reveals she has stiff person syndrome – an expert explains the condition
In an emotional message, Céline Dion recently revealed to her Instagram followers that she has a rare condition called stiff person syndrome. The condition has begun to affect the 54-year-old Canadian singer’s…
‘It’s like being in a warzone’ – A&E nurses open up about the emotional cost of working on the NHS frontline
As nurses prepare to strike for the first time, an A&E nurse and lecturer in Organisational Behaviour in Healthcare writes about the stress, fear, grief and guilt they feel every day working…
indoor pollution kills but many devices are ineffective and some may even cause harm
Air pollution kills around 7 million people each year. Most of these deaths occur in developing countries, where solid fuel is often burned in poorly ventilated spaces. However, between 26,000 and 38,000…
Bad hangovers? Why genetics, personality and coping mechanisms can make a difference
After a good night out you may not be surprised when you wake up feeling rough the next morning. But what may surprise you is if your friends aren’t feeling the same…
how a mid-season tournament could affect players psychologically
For the first time, we have witnessed a mid-season men’s football world cup. As Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp put it, this is going to be a “really long season” for players. With…
GPs don’t give useful weight-loss advice – new study
The advice general practitioners give to patients with obesity in the UK was found to be “highly varied, superficial and often lacked an apparent evidence base”, according to a new study from…
what’s causing them and how countries can minimise the impact
A variety of antibiotics are currently in short supply across Europe. In the UK, for example, the availability of amoxicillin and penicillin, which are used to treat infections such as strep A,…