Listening to Music May Halve Motion‑Sickness Symptoms, Researchers Say
Health • 8 months ago
Authors describe music as a non‑invasive, low‑cost and personalised option to reduce nausea, dizziness and cold sweats during travel
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Weighted-vest fitness trend surges on social media as experts warn of risks
Health • 8 months ago
Modern iterations of military-style weighted vests are trending on TikTok and Instagram, but clinicians urge gradual progression and medical clearance for some users
Jenni Murray recounts sexual assaults, says episodes left lasting emotional toll
Health • 8 months ago
Veteran broadcaster tells Daily Mail she was first assaulted at 14 and later groped by a boss at the BBC, reflecting on powerlessness and anger
EU to cap retinol strength in cosmetics from Nov. 1; highest‑strength products to be phased out
Health • 8 months ago
Regulation limits retinol to 0.3% in face and hand products and 0.05% in body lotions; products above the limits withdrawn by May 2027
Do weighted blankets calm anxiety? Experts remain divided as popularity grows
Health • 8 months ago
Therapeutic origins and a suggested '10% of body weight' rule have helped propel weighted blankets into the wellness mainstream, but evidence and expert opinion are mixed
Clinical nutritionist warns everyday seed oils are 'backbone' of ultra-processed foods
Health • 8 months ago
New Zealand-based practitioner says common cooking oils may be linked to inflammation and ageing, prompting debate among experts
Egyptian Study Finds Highly Absorbable Vitamin D3 Supplement Reduced Severity of Autism Symptoms
Health • 8 months ago
Researchers developed a nanoemulsion liquid form of vitamin D3 to improve absorption in children with autism; study suggests symptom improvement though experts call for larger trials.
Stress-linked disruption of gut–brain axis may drive overeating, studies find
Health • 8 months ago
Researchers link social stressors to altered gut–brain–microbiome signaling and report high rates of avoidant/restrictive eating among adults with gut‑brain disorders, prompting calls for routine screening and integrated nutritional care.
Shorter stature linked to higher risk of heart disease, studies show
Health • 8 months ago
Research finds each additional 2.5 inches of height associated with lower coronary heart disease risk; experts say height likely interacts with other biological and social factors