Latest in: Humans and Health

In a report released on Tuesday 2nd June, Public Health England confirmed death rates to be highest amongst Black and Minority Ethnic groups. According to the Office of National Statistics, Black people were up to four times more likely to die of COVID-19, whilst Asians are about twice as likely...

Vibeke explains the scientific mechanisms behind stress, and offers her own tips for dealing with stress in these challenging times....

Jodie looks into some of the diet shows which are aired on TV and debates whether they do more harm than good. ...

Vibeke investigates the importance of maintaining our fitness during isolation. Scientific research suggests that the benefits of exercise upon our mental well-being are second-to-none. Read on to find out how you can maintain your health at home. ...

With the rate of coronavirus cases rising dramatically, so have the myths for combating this virus. Here are some of the myths confusing the world. Myth one: ‘Eating garlic can prevent you from getting the coronavirus’. This is an absolute myth! Even though garlic is believed to have antimicrobial...

On March 11 2020, the World Health Organisation declared COVID-19, aka coronavirus, a pandemic. In order to reduce the spread of the virus, the government has ordered social isolation, and here at the University of Nottingham, and many other universities across the country, learning has been moved online. Many...

From worried parents to curious schoolchildren, it’s not just the researchers that want to know what exactly coronavirus does to the body.  It may not come as a surprise that over £20 million has been allocated for research on coronavirus.   “This means that the cells stop their regular functions and start to...