Sophie Mercer
How Climate Change Could Shift Malaria Risk Across Africa
By Sophie Mercer — Rising global temperatures could inadvertently render certain parts of West and Central Africa too hot for…
Can Food Engineering Reduce Oil Uptake in Fried Foods?
Few culinary comforts hold quite the same universal appeal as a properly cooked portion of hot chips. Yet, public health…
Microplastic-Binding Bacteria Research Is Still Preclinical
Laboratory research on bacterial material that binds microplastics is intriguing, but it does not yet support a supplement for removing…
Sleep Restriction Can Affect Activity and Weight — but the Evidence Needs Context
Controlled sleep-restriction studies can reveal short-term metabolic and activity changes, but they do not prove that a specific amount of…
What Animal Research Can Tell Us About Mid-Life Fat Redistribution
Laboratory research is exploring how ageing may alter fat-cell biology, but animal findings do not yet translate into treatments for…
Martial Arts as Exercise: Benefits, Risks and What the Evidence Can Support
Martial arts can combine aerobic, strength, balance and skill training, but benefits vary by style and injury risk depends on…
What a TikTok Content Study Found About Illicit Vaping Messages
A content analysis found illicit-vaping TikTok posts were often more entertaining and youth-oriented than educational resources; it did not prove…
NHS Rolls Out Five-Dose SABR for Some Localised Prostate Cancers
NHS England is rolling out five-dose SABR for eligible adults with low- or intermediate-risk localised prostate cancer, replacing longer courses…