Pity the poor blemished banana. In a society that equates beauty with quality, the perception that blemished produce is less […]
Cannabis-based drug in combination with other anti-spasticity: Drugs may help to relieve symptoms of motor neuron disease
Oral spray containing two compounds derived from the cannabis plant reduced spasticity compared with placebo in patients already taking anti-spasticity […]
Study calls for sugar tax
People who drink sugary beverages are more likely to eat fast food and confectionery and less likely to make healthy […]
Climate change and African trypanosomiasis vector populations in Zimbabwe’s Zambezi Valley
LSTM’s Dr Jennifer Lord is first author on a paper looking at the impact of climate change on the vectors […]
Human and cattle decoys trap malaria mosquitoes outdoors
Host decoy traps which mimic humans or cattle by combining odour, heat and a conspicuous visual stimulus could be effective […]
Study firms up diet and depression link
Does fast food contribute to depression? Can a healthy diet combat mental illness? In an unusual experiment, James Cook University […]
Mediterranean diet prevents a leading cause of blindness, study suggests: Research shows we can all eat our way to better eye health
Evidence is mounting that a poor diet plays an important role in the development of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a […]
Eating crickets can be good for your gut, according to new clinical trial
Valerie Stull was 12 when she ate her first insect. “I was on a trip with my parents in Central […]
National school food policies have potential to improve health now and later
Providing free fruits and vegetables and limiting sugary drinks in schools could have positive health effects in both the short- […]
Urban greenways can reduce neighborhood carbon emissions
Greenways are great for cyclists and strollers, runners and walkers, but do they really reduce carbon emissions, as city planners […]