Did you know up to 50 per cent of the cells in our bodies are made up of microbes that are not our own? That’s 100 trillion microbes frolicking around inside us. Crazy right? Together, these invisible microbes make up a system we call the human microbiome. Each part of our body has its own…

If you want to learn more about what’s going on in your gut, the first step is to turn your poo blue. How long it takes for a muffin dyed with blue food colouring to pass through your system is a measure of your gut health: the median is 28.7 hours; longer transit times suggest…

EUROPEAN countries continue to face challenges in preparing for future public health emergencies, despite improvements made since the COVID-19 pandemic, according to new findings from a sweeping review

ARTIFICIAL intelligence (AI) in healthcare is set to become a major focus across Europe and Central Asia after all 53 Member States of the World Health Organization (WHO) European Region unanimously adopted a regional roadmap to guide its safe, ethical and effective integration into health systems

An active recovery workout involves performing low intensity exercise following a strenuous workout. Examples include walking, yoga, and swimming

One recurring observation I’ve made while covering health and fitness is that it’s becoming increasingly easier to train like a professional athlete. Of course, not everyone shares the athletic abilities of Frances Tiafoe or Jalen Brunson, but the tools they use to enhance their performance (in addition to their diet and sleep) are becoming more…