The Health Consequences of Damp and Mould in the Home: What You Need to Know
Living in a home affected by damp and mould can have serious consequences for both physical and mental health. Damp…
Considering blood donation? A powerful act: healthier you and stronger community
World Blood Donor Day Becoming a blood donor offers excellent benefits for both recipients and donors, some of them we…
How did this yoghourt end up in my fridge?
At first glance, yoghourt seems like a simple, everyday food. Yet, behind its creamy texture lies a fascinating scientific journey…
mRNA and CRISPR: a new hope to cure rare disorders
In a landmark moment for genetic medicine, researchers have successfully used mRNA technology and CRISPR-based (Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic…
A Two-Handed Protein That Defies Biological Rules
Life on Earth follows a curious rule: most of its essential molecules come in just one “handedness.” DNA twists to…
The nutritional value of potatoes
International Day of Potato In December 2023, the General Assembly declared May 30 as the International Day of Potato to…
World Digestive Health Day: The Science Behind a Healthy Gut
Every year on May 29th, World Digestive Health Day, an initiative by the World Gastroenterology Organisation, seeks to raise awareness…
Vitamin K in Everyday Foods A Natural Defence Against Thrombosis
Vitamin K plays a crucial role in blood coagulation and has significant implications for thrombosis prevention. It exists in two…
Your Skin Matters. What You Should Know About Melanoma
World Melanoma Day Imagine this: it is a bright, sunny day. You grab your towel, some snacks, maybe a good…
Bitter Taste Receptors in the Gut Could Hold the Key to Healthy Aging
Did you know that your gut can “taste” and that this might influence how you age? A recent study led…