What heat actually does to the body

The BBC’s health and science correspondent, James Gallagher, does some tests to show you. Source link

MenB vaccine offers men no protection from gonorrhoea, study says

The UK Health Security Agency said it was not making any changes at this time. Dr Mary Ramsay, director of public health programmes at UKHSA UK, said it was “important…

Online marketplaces still selling dozens of unsafe baby products, Which? finds

Potentially dangerous baby products – including self-feeding devices, pillows and sleeping bags – are still being sold on online marketplaces in the UK, according to Which?. The consumer group found…

What does extreme heat do to your body?

Dr Oscar is back with the latest health headlines. He explains what extreme heat does to your body, why some people struggle to keep time, and the exciting new trial…

German doctor jailed for killing 15 of his patients

A German palliative care doctor has been sentenced to life imprisonment for killing 15 of his patients. A court in Berlin on Wednesday found the 41-year-old man, named only as…

New weight loss pill beats oral Ozempic in major trial

A new type of daily pill has proven more effective for weight loss and blood sugar control than its currently available counterparts, according to a recent trial. The drug, known…

Can’t stick to a diet? Intermittent fasting may be easier than counting calories for weight loss

People who repeatedly lose weight only to regain it may find intermittent fasting easier to maintain than traditional calorie counting, according to new research from the University of Adelaide. The…

Creatine doesn’t just build muscle. It may also help fight cancer

Creatine is widely known as a supplement used by athletes and bodybuilders to improve strength and performance. Now, new research from UCLA suggests it may have another surprising role: helping…

More or less protein? What to eat to get you through a heatwave

“There’s no need for more protein in a heatwave,” says Aisling Daly, senior lecturer in nutrition at Oxford Brookes University. But if you fancy it, most protein will need cooking…

World Service – Listen Live

Cristina Mittermeier and Paul Nicklen had spent years travelling to some of the world’s wildest places, driven by the same mission: using photography to inspire people to protect the natural…