The ban on plastics – a move encouraged by the Muslim Council of Britain as a way for Muslims “to be mindful of [God's] creation and care for the environment” – is just one example
Some scientists have also suggested that children may have a higher level of existing immunity to COVID compared with adults. In particular, this immunity is thought to come from memory T cells.
But why would a host of seemingly unrelated features repeatedly occur together in different domesticated animals? Scientists call this collection of shared changes “domestication syndrome”, and the reason it occurs is still hotly debated.
Research studies have shown that this diet reduces risk of having a heart attack or stroke, even if you already have heart disease, and provides several other health benefits. Dietitians of Canada has created a resource that summarizes the details of this approach to eating
The active ingredient in Ozempic is semaglutide, which works by inducing satiety. This feeling of being satisfied or “full”, suppresses appetite. This is why it works for weight loss
Whether it's long hours, gruelling tasks or just the repetitive nature of a day-to-day routine, work can sometimes be something we have to do rather than something we want to do
Just like water down a riverbed, habits help our behaviour “flow” down a predictable route. But what we are really talking about here is learning and unlearning
More than any individual risk factor such as smoking or lack of exercise, the number of years you've lived predicts onset of disease. Indeed, aging increases the risk of multiple chronic diseases by up to a thousandfold.
This experience – when music brings back memories of events, people and places from our past – is known as a music-evoked autobiographical memory. And it's a common experience.
A recent study found that lockdown triggered changes in the diets of London's peregrine falcons. London is home to as many as 30 breeding pairs of peregrines (one of the world's largest urban populations).
Maths anxiety is the feeling of tension and worry that interferes with a person's ability to solve mathematical problems. Researchers consider maths anxiety to be distinct from general anxiety, or test anxiety, though there is some crossover.
Our study, recently published in Nature Communications, takes a closer look at antimicrobial proteins called defensins, found in saltwater crocodiles. These proteins play a key role in the reptiles' first line of defence against infectious disease.
The mRNA cancer vaccines train the patient's immune system to fight their own cancer. Most trials are manufacturing vaccines for individual patients based on the specific antigens present on their tumours. It takes around two months to produce a vaccine.
Performing CPR involves pushing down on the chest, which mimics the pumping action of the heart and pushes blood and oxygen around the body and, importantly, to the brain
The rise of quiet quitting and calls for better work-life balance suggest that falling in love with work and following our passions is unattainable, or at least out of fashion
While traditional treatments such as therapy and medication can be effective, our new research highlights the importance of exercise in managing these conditions
The term “narcissism” is commonly used to describe anyone who is egotistical and self-absorbed. Someone who exhibits narcissistic traits may have a personality disorder known as narcissistic personality disorder
Jomo is a rather unusual form of joy because it involves positive feelings due to the absence of an event or experience rather than the presence of a positive event. But that doesn't make it any less valuable for supporting wellbeing
First, for clarification, “legumes” and “pulses” have different meanings. “Legumes” are all plants belong to the family Leguminosae or Fabaceae, while “pulses” are the dried seeds of legume plants. Pulses include beans, lentils and chickpeas
