Prof. Mitchell James

Could Artificial Sweeteners Actually Be Making You Gain Weight?

A recent study suggests that artificial sweeteners may interfere with the brain's ability to link sweet tastes with calories, potentially increasing cravings and leading to weight gain, despite their calorie-free nature.

Sex Education

AIDS: What Do You Really Know?

Understand AIDS, the late stage of HIV infection: Discover how the virus weakens the immune system, common symptoms, current diagnostic methods, treatment options, and vital prevention strategies.

Fitness and Slimming

Cycling to Work: Everything You Need to Know

Considering cycling to work? Discover essential tips for a safe and enjoyable bike commute, including addressing common concerns like traffic, route selection, suitable clothing, bike safety, and essential commuting rules.

Fitness and Slimming

Fitness Myths Busted: Separating Fact from Fiction!

Discover the truth about building muscle: we debunk common fitness myths about women bulking up, targeted fat loss, the role of cardio, supplements, and more, replacing them with facts for effective results.

Health and Medicine

Manscaping: What are the downsides?

Discover the potential downsides of manscaping and hair removal, including skin inflammation, folliculitis, and irritation; plus, explore treatment tips and preventative skincare to keep your skin healthy.

Women Health

Blue Ginseng for Women: Unlocking the Secrets

Blue cohosh is a natural remedy some women use to alleviate menstrual cramps, tone the uterus, and support blood flow; however, there are risks such as potential heart issues for infants.

Health and Medicine

Can essential oils actually be toxic?

Explore essential oil therapy, its purported benefits for relaxation, pain relief, and mood, and potential risks like skin irritation, air pollution, and toxicity to pets.

Quality of Life

Inhaled Nicotine: Your Effective Ally in Quitting Smoking?

Learn about using inhaled nicotine and nicotine replacement therapy, like patches, as a helpful tool to reduce smoking and achieve sustained abstinence, potentially for the long term, with manageable side effects.

Women Health

Stress Test Reveals Women at Higher Risk of Mortality

A recent study reveals intense physical activity can highlight cardiovascular risks in women, with lower performance during exertion linked to a higher chance of fatal events.

Diet and Weight Loss

Feeling Frustrated? How Long Does a Diet Really Take to Work?

Wondering how long it takes for a diet to actually work? We break down realistic timelines for seeing results from healthy eating, the importance of long-term dietary changes for heart health, and tips to help you stay on track.