This Month
I’m a gut doctor. Here’s why I tell my patients to eat this one fruit
It’s bursting with nutrients, packs two to four grams of fibre and contains an enzyme that can aid digestion by helping to break down proteins.
November 2024
Why that ultra-processed food is ageing you
As anyone who’s ever tried to stop at just one potato chip can tell you, the stuff is moreish – and scientists are discovering more about the harmful effects.
Why this Swisse CEO fasts for 19 hours a day
Nick Mann, regional CEO of the parent company that owns Swisse, has stepped up into the role of global group CEO just as the wellness industry is booming.
February 2024
A new era of at-home testing means everyone’s a doctor
The phenomenon is less about detecting disease and more about how to make your good health even better.
January 2023
The solution for a healthy brain may lie in your gut
Scientists are exploring how diseases such as Parkinson’s and dementia could be affected by the microbes we have inside us.
November 2022
Microba shares soar 55pc after Sonic Healthcare investment
The diagnostics giant has acquired a 19.99 per cent stake in the small-cap biotech and is also seeking approval for another 5 per cent.
September 2022
The ‘vaccine-like effect’ of exercising
For the average exerciser, early evidence suggests there may be a protective effect against getting severely ill.
April 2022
TikTok for gut health? Take these four tips instead
The platform is awash with influencers who clock up millions of views promoting their panaceas. But there is far better advice for a healthier microbiome.
August 2020
Vaccine confronts humanity with next moral test
The US government says the COVID-19 vaccine will be developed 'at warp speed'. But vaccines take years to develop, for good reasons.
June 2019
Thorney, Perennial back Microba’s gut feeling
Gut health biotechnology group Microba has landed some big names in its Series B founding round.