Stem cells could help treat multiple sclerosis – but it’s still early days
Bruno Gran, University of Nottingham Multiple sclerosis affects millions of people worldwide. It’s a neurological disease characterised by inflammatory lesions
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Five claims about coconut oil debunked
Rosemary Stanton, UNSW Coconuts have been a valued food in tropical areas for thousands of years, traditionally enjoyed as coconut
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Nothing like mother’s milk: potential treatments from stem cells in breast milk
Foteini Hassiotou, University of Western Australia Researchers have identified stem cells in human breast milk, which behave similarly to embryonic
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More evidence that low-calorie sweeteners are bad for your health
Rachel Adams, Cardiff Metropolitan University Drinking beverages containing low-calorie sweeteners may not help you lose weight and may even be
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Can elusive cancer stem cells seed new tumours months after chemotherapy?
David Pye, University of Salford There is a theory among doctors and researchers that has divided the field of cancer
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Can meditation really slow ageing?
Is there real science in the spiritualism of meditation? Jo Marchant meets a Nobel Prize-winner who thinks so. It’s seven
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The secret to staying young? Scientists boost lifespan of mice by deleting defective cells
Richard Faragher, University of Brighton The ageing population is one of the greatest challenges facing society. More people are surviving
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Health Check: is breakfast really the most important meal of the day?
Rosemary Stanton, UNSW Personally, I need breakfast. Almost every morning, I wake up early feeling hungry, and it’s only once
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Health Check: is makeup bad for your skin?
Cara McDonald, St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne Makeup is an everyday item for many people and non-negotiable for some. Is it
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