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Dan BaumgardtThe Conversation |
The key reason why the simple act of eating becomes so unappealing in the heat is because the body is working to avoid overheating.
Tens of thousands of injuries occur while skiing each year.
Yes, it’s calorie heavy, but the right festive foods can deliver flavour, tradition and surprising nutritional benefits.
Christmas toy shopping is stressful enough. Here are the toys that need an extra safety check.
Medication-overuse headache is a well-documented phenomenon – but the good news is it’s often reversible.
HS (hidradenitis suppurativa) affects thousands – often silently – but it can cause long-term pain, scarring and distress.
Keratin is the tough protein that forms hair, nails and hooves. It’s also responsible for something far stranger: human horns.
What if ‘madness’ is just another way our brains try to explain the world? Bugonia isn’t only absurd; it’s deeply human.
The hidden health horrors lurking in your halloween treats
Actors are skilled at performance and reading emotions in others, but athletes are set on winning.
At least 80% of us develop acne. How you treat it makes all the difference.
The idea that you can “catch” shingles is one of the more common misconceptions I hear from patients who arrive worried they’ve got it. Often,...
Elite darts technique requires a combination of both physical and mental athleticism.
Why some people drink gallons of water but stay desperately thirsty.
Persistent indigestion isn’t always harmless. Here’s how to tell when it’s time to skip the pharmacy aisle and see your GP instead.
From skin warts to cancer why human papillomavirus deserves more attention and better awareness.
Pain can occur when the spine curves more than it naturally should.
Calcium, potassium, arsenic. What the periodic table tells us about life, death and dental work.
Climbing and bouldering are increasingly popular past-times – but they can also lead to a whole host of injuries.
Chlorophyll can’t ‘oxygenate your blood’ and collagen creams don’t magically erase wrinkles. But there is some science behind the hype.
Everyone’s putting protein in everything. But is more always better? Let’s weigh it up (and put the whey down).
The diseases that spread like wildfire. And those that don’t.
Testes are heat-sensitive, motion-triggered – and smarter than you probably give them credit for.
From kale to carrots here’s what your body really needs – and why you might want to rethink your relationship with liver.
Don’t ignore these symptoms after your trip abroad.
Summer’s here and so are the stings. From nettles to ticks to jellyfish, here’s how to treat (and avoid) the season’s most painful bites.
Tennis elbow or golfer’s elbow are both caused by repetitive movement.
Hot sand, sunburn, and sizzling sausages – summer is full of burn hazards.
The key answer lies in our brain – and how our body is hardwired to respond to light and temperature changes.
Mounjaro offers up to 20% weight loss – but it’s not for everyone. Learn about eligibility, alternatives and why long-term habits still matter most.
How to stay safe from rabies on your next trip.
Around 70% of all sports hernias appear to be related to football.
How far can the human body go? Ask Tom Cruise.
From honey poultices to superglued cuts, explore some of the weirdest wound care hacks ever attempted – and why knowing the right thing to do matters.
Saunas offer legitimate health benefits—from cardiovascular support to cognitive protection. But combining them with alcohol could undo all that good.
Runner’s gut is surprisingly common.
Feeling pain is the real superpower. Without it, we’ll all die much younger.