TikTok has turned a blood test into the latest beauty hack. Here’s what low iron can really do to your skin, and what it can’t.
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Once we learn waists can be altered, it can be surprisingly easy to start questioning whether ours needs changing too.
Social media claims a special walking technique can boost your lymphatic system. Here’s what’s actually backed by evidence.
Skincare isn’t always a case of ‘the stronger the better’. Getting the right advice helps make sure you find the best treatment for your skin.
Paintings of early Christian saints were designed to show worshippers what sacred authority looked like, using books, clothing and gestures as symbols.
Fitness advice spreads fast online, but not all of it is grounded in science. Research reveals which popular trends hold up and which don’t.
Viral hacks promise control over menstrual flow. But they reveal deeper gaps in education about vaginal health and the menstrual cycle.
From scooping to skincare, online trends are reshaping how we talk about periods. But menstruation is complex, varied and still under researched.
Nothing is perfect, nothing lasts and nothing is ever finished. That’s the core of wabi-sabi. And psychology suggests this Japanese philosophy may be onto something.
Black sesame is a hit on social media. Let’s see if its apparent health benefits stack up.
The catchphrase ‘you’ve met me at a very Chinese time of my life’ is doing the rounds on social media. What does it mean?
Fast, discreet and trending: caffeine pouches promise energy on demand. But here’s why they could be riskier than they might seem.
Chaos gardening is touted on social media as an easy, no-effort way to create a beautiful garden. A landscape specialist explains what to be aware of before chaotically tossing seeds around.
Just because it’s ‘natural’ and edible doesn’t mean it’s skin-safe. Raw garlic, chilli and turmeric can be far too harsh, unstable and irritating to use as skincare.
An anatomist explains why freeze branding your skin isn’t a smart move.
Telling people to ‘just say no’ to drugs has never worked. Better education and awareness of the harms is key.
White snus is gaining popularity fast, but its long-term health effects are still unknown
Sports leagues and teams have realised they need to produce content when games aren’t being played to keep relevance and resonance with their markets.
No simple treatments for sleep apnoea exists. But is taping your mouth shut really a solution?
A decongestant called Mucinex is touted online as an aid for women wanting to conceive.
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