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Nutritionist vs. Dietitian: know the difference

Nutritionist vs. Dietitian: know the difference

Dietitian and nutritionist are often used interchangeably. Lifestyle writer Cansel Hashim clarifies the difference
DNAFit brings personalised biohacking to the people

DNAFit brings personalised biohacking to the people

Features Editor, Felix Hanif-Banks puts genetic analysis service DNAFit under the microscope
University-led research institute for health to open in Manchester

University-led research institute for health to open in Manchester

The project aims to further healthcare knowledge using innovative technology
Nourished – Willy Wonka-ing the health industry

Nourished – Willy Wonka-ing the health industry

Discover the newest development in the health industry relating to personalised, 3D printed vitamins
Tea bags contain micro-plastics which are contributing to the climate crisis and bad health

Tea bags contain micro-plastics which are contributing to the climate crisis and bad health

A recent study by the McGill University in Canada suggested that micro-plastics found in tea bags could be dangerous once ingested
The mysterious vaping illness: an epidemic?

The mysterious vaping illness: an epidemic?

A new vaping-related illness has afftected at least 530 people, the CDC said last week, bringing the latest fatality to nine
Cannabidiol: Wellness with an edge

Cannabidiol: Wellness with an edge

Cannabidiol, or CBD, promises a variety of health benefits including reducing anxiety, however products often contain less CBD than is marketed, writes Joe Manock
Predicting obesity in children

Predicting obesity in children

Is measuring children at age two the answer to solving the UK’s obesity problem?
Universities left struggling to cope with mental health epidemic

Universities left struggling to cope with mental health epidemic

An FOI by The Mancunion reveals the amount spent on mental health at the University of Manchester
UoM study says at-risk women should be screened for breast cancer earlier

UoM study says at-risk women should be screened for breast cancer earlier

The long-term trial found that annual breast screening in women aged 35-39 who were identified to be at ‘moderate’ or ‘high’ risk of breast cancer detected tumours when they were significantly smaller in size and less likely to spread
Sexpress yourself

Sexpress yourself

Georgia Hickey talks to Laina Cores about the upcoming Sex Week, aimed at educating and empowering people about their sexuality.
Authorities seize 100 shisha pipes from Curry Mile shisha cafés

Authorities seize 100 shisha pipes from Curry Mile shisha cafés

Curry Mile shisha cafes given heavy fines after breaching planning regulations for smoking within indoor premises
Fight period poverty with ‘Once A Month’

Fight period poverty with ‘Once A Month’

Victoria Evans speaks to Gaby Hartfield about ‘Once a Month’, a Student Action project fighting period poverty in a compassionate and practical way.
Art and escapism: the positive mental impacts of creativity

Art and escapism: the positive mental impacts of creativity

Bella Jewell considers the important role that the arts play in mental health and wellbeing.
North-South divide in early deaths linked to poverty

North-South divide in early deaths linked to poverty

Research at the University of Manchester has linked socioeconomic deprivation to the divide in early deaths between the North and South of England
High death rate of discharged mental patients

High death rate of discharged mental patients

A study published by the University reveals the high correlation between an unnatural death rate and being recently discharged from mental patient care
‘Weight’ is such a weighted word

‘Weight’ is such a weighted word

Sophie Marriott argues that the criticism of Weight Watchers for their name change is placing too much meaning on the language of wellness and in itself weighing down notion of health and perpetuating cultures of shame.
Muscle loss in old age linked to damaged nerves

Muscle loss in old age linked to damaged nerves

Researchers find weaker nerve signals are associated with muscle loss but regular exercise delay such effects
To the sober student

To the sober student

Aneesa Piracha describes how she navigates her social life as a sober student at university
How to hygge: a student abroad’s guide

How to hygge: a student abroad’s guide

Deadlines and bad weather got you down? Calypso April explains the Danish concept of ‘hygge’ and how to apply it to your everyday life