Health & Wellbeing
- HealthEvening Standard
What is whooping cough? Disease quickly spreads across UK
Whooping cough, also known as pertussis, is a highly contagious bacterial infection of the lungs and airways
3-min read - HealthThe Telegraph
The surprising health benefits of sub-zero temperatures
I may as well be about to submerge myself in a giant bag of frozen peas. In front of me is an ominous tube that has been programmed to a temperature of -120C, which I am to stand inside of, for two minutes. As the door opens, bellowing plumes of nitrous oxide, I wonder what I’ve let myself in for - but if Strictly’s Angela Rippon willingly entered it twice a week, while she was on the series, and hasn’t seemingly turned into a freeze-dried blueberry, then I’m game.
7-min read - NewsThe Telegraph
Health hazard looms as billions of flies engulf one of Sudan’s biggest cities
One of Sudan’s biggest cities has been struck by a fly infestation of a size and intensity never seen before.
5-min read - HealthThe Guardian
Canada’s ‘haves-and-have-nots’ health system lags behind Europe, study finds
Research says funding cuts and poor organisation stop Canadians from accessing healthcare – and 20% have no doctor at all
3-min read - HealthYahoo Life UK
Could the 'world's smelliest cheese' be good for your gut health?
Some cheeses contain probiotics that are gut-friendly.
4-min read - HealthYahoo Life UK
Can taking a career break boost your mental health?
As England rugby captain Owen Farrell takes time off to look after his mental health, we speak to experts to see how a career break can impact your wellbeing.
6-min read - HealthHuffPost UK
Brushed Off As 'Baby Blues': Mums Share Struggles In Accessing Mental Health Help
Almost 20,000 mums were unable to access mental health support in 2022, according to new figures.
6-min read