Why the liver is the body’s most misunderstood organ
Most of us think about the liver as simply being the body’s filtration system that acts as a sponge that removes toxins from our bloodstreams. But the truth is it performs many more functions that are...
5 Juli 30min
Why this common women’s health condition is so misunderstood
Despite affecting as many as 80 per cent of women by the age of 50, fibroids, lumps of tissue that grow in or around the womb, are not commonly discussed outside of specialist doctors’ offices. Howeve...
2 Juli 42min
The miraculous healing ability of our brains
It was previously thought that once our brains suffer an injury due to stroke or trauma, the potential for recovery was severely limited. But recent developments in medicine have proven that this isn’...
28 Juni 34min
How parasites play a vital role as caretakers of Earth’s ecosystems
When most of us think of parasites, our minds will likely turn to thoughts of the various icky creatures that can invade our bodies, make their homes there and end up making us ill. But the truth is t...
25 Juni 40min
How to keep your body younger for longer
When it comes to the effects of ageing on our bodies, there are many more factors at play than simply the number of years we’ve been alive. It turns out, that for some people, there is a huge gap betw...
21 Juni 31min
Why wasps are one of the planet’s most misunderstood insects
The truth is, when most of us think of wasps, our minds will likely go to memories of irritating winged pests landing in our drinks when we’re trying to have a nice summer picnic or perhaps one of the...
18 Juni 31min
Why you probably don’t need to be taking dietary supplements
These days the supplement industry is booming – supermarket shelves are stacked high with all manner of pills and powders claiming to do everything from helping us to live longer or improving our dige...
14 Juni 32min
Why this tiny organism is essential for the health of the planet
Although it often goes unnoticed, plankton is the most abundant form of life in Earth’s oceans, making up 95 per cent of all oceanic biomass. These tiny organisms are responsible for generating around...
11 Juni 36min
