7th October 2026
Cortisol: Why Trying to Eliminate the Stress Hormone Is a Mistake
Cortisol has developed something of a bad reputation. On social media, the hormone is often blamed for stress, weight gain,…
7th October 2026
Russia: Lab Worker’s Death Raises Concerns Over Possible Plague Case
The death of a young laboratory technician in Irkutsk, Siberia, has triggered concern over a possible case of plague, even…
6th October 2026
Fake News: Why False Information Has Never Been Harder to Spot
A story appears on your phone. The headline is convincing, the image looks authentic and thousands of people have already…
6th October 2026
Life Expectancy Is Slowing or Falling: Why Is This Happening?
For decades, living longer seemed almost inevitable. Advances in medicine, vaccination, sanitation, childhood survival and the treatment of chronic diseases…
5th October 2026
Dangerous Sunscreen Trends on TikTok: What You Need to Know
On TikTok, beauty advice can go viral within hours. A new sunscreen, a trick for getting a faster tan or…
5th October 2026
Protein-Enriched Foods: What You Really Need to Know
Protein bars, high-protein yogurts, fortified breads, cereals, cookies and ready-to-drink shakes have become increasingly common on supermarket shelves. They are…
4th October 2026
Natural or Refined Sugar: Which Is Actually Better for Your Health?
Sugar has a bad reputation, but once we start talking about “natural” sugar and “refined” sugar, the picture becomes much…
3rd October 2026
Should You Avoid All Ultra-Processed Foods? What the Evidence Really Says
Ultra-processed foods have become one of the most debated subjects in nutrition. Cookies, sugary breakfast cereals, soft drinks, chips, ready-made…
3rd October 2026
Red Meat and Health: What Are the Real Risks?
Red meat remains an important part of many diets. Beef, veal, lamb and pork can provide high-quality protein, highly absorbable…
2nd October 2026
Does Tea Give You Less of a Buzz Than Coffee? What the Evidence Really Shows
Coffee or tea in the morning? For some people, the choice is mainly about taste. For others, it comes down…
