Health

A groundbreaking study recently documented the first-ever living recipient of a genetically modified pig liver transplant. The surgery, conducted on a 71-year-old man in China, marks a major step in xenotransplantation, a field exploring animal organs to address organ shortages. Despite the patient’s passing 171 days later, the case reveals both the promise and challenges of using animal organs in …

Image credits: Getty Images If you are one of those who love getting a relaxing and refreshing hair wash at the salon regularly, then your risk of having a heart stroke could be high. Yes, according to a study published in the May 2025 edition of the American Journal of Emergency Medicine this is true.The study examined 22 studies that …

Sleeping well is crucial for health, productivity, and happiness. Yet millions of people unknowingly sabotage their sleep through subtle habits. Longevity enthusiast and tech entrepreneur Bryan Johnson recently outlined six habits that can significantly interfere with sleep. Learning about these habits can encourage gradual changes that lead to better nights and brighter mornings. Late eating interferes with the circadian rhythm …

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Chia seeds might be tiny, but don’t underestimate them—they’re nutritional powerhouses that can seriously boost your health in just 14 days. Packed with omega-3s, fibre, protein, calcium, magnesium, and antioxidants, these little seeds work wonders for your gut, heart, and even blood sugar. Soaking them before eating makes them easier to digest and keeps you feeling full longer. From stabilising …

Jamie MorrisSouth of England BBC “I felt like I was being a hypochondriac” “I felt quite vindicated… if I hadn’t persisted, if I hadn’t put all of my symptoms into AI I would hate to think where I would have been left by healthcare professionals.” It started with ringing in his ears but over a number of years Oliver Moazzezi …

Microplastics have been found almost everywhere: in blood, placentas, lungs – even the human brain. One study estimated our cerebral organs alone may contain 5g of the stuff, or roughly a teaspoon. If true, plastic isn’t just wrapped around our food or woven into our clothes: it is lodged deep inside us. Now, researchers suspect these particles may also be …

Sweet treats come with strings attached. Added sugar pushes blood pressure higher, drives visceral fat, and nudges blood glucose past healthy limits. For most people, swapping table sugar for something less taxing could be a small shift with outsized benefits. A new study suggests that the switch might already be sitting on the breakfast table. Researchers looked at …

Dr Mark Harper recalls his first cold-water swim in the south of England 20 years ago. It was August, but the initial jolt from the plunge took his breath away. The shock to his system lasted a minute or two until he was “recombobulated and able to think about something other than the col,d” Harper says. A surprise sensation soon …