Category: 6. Health

The number of people with flu in hospitals across England is more than 50% higher compared with the same time last year, according to official statistics.

The figures, published by NHS England as part of its first weekly snapshot of the…

Kimchi has been enjoyed for centuries in Korea. But the spicy fermented cabbage dish has recently gained popularity in other parts of the world not only because of its delicious taste, but because of its potential to positively influence the…

A case of bird flu has been confirmed in a “backyard flock” of poultry.

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) said the H5N1 virus was found in poultry and captive birds near Chedburgh, in Suffolk on Wednesday.

A 3km…

Since the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) was identified in 1983, roughly 91.4 million people around the world have contracted the virus and an additional 44.1 million have died from related causes. Currently, nearly 40 million…

Why early prevention is the smartest liver health strategy

Liver cancer and fatty liver disease are rising at an unprecedented rate. The challenge is that liver damage progresses quietly and becomes symptomatic only in advanced stages. This is…

A breakfast conversation that blends science with tradition is gaining attention online after California based gastroenterologist Dr Pal Manickam recommended a classic Gujarati trio as one of the best ways to start the day. The well known gut…

Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of mortality worldwide, yet its pathogenesis is not fully understood, hindering the development of effective early diagnostics and treatments. Despite mainstream treatments targeting traditional…