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Fasting: Health trend or dangerous relic of the past?

Fasting: Health trend or dangerous relic of the past?

Matilda Leonard investigates the dangers associated with fasting as a form of dieting.

COVID-19: A new era of flying

COVID-19: A new era of flying

Piper Acero shares her advice on how to travel stress-free during a pandemic

My week on Huel

My week on Huel

Tom Reynolds reveals his experience with the nutritional craze that is Huel

Fermented foods are more than a fad

Fermented foods are more than a fad

Milo Diduca goes beyond kimchi and sauerkraut to discover a whole world of fermented food that’s both healthy and delicious

Why we shouldn’t be complacent about coronavirus

Why we shouldn’t be complacent about coronavirus

It is easy to be complacent about this virus for those of us who are young and healthy, argues Joe Mason

NHS data has potential beyond health care – but who should have access?

NHS data has potential beyond health care – but who should have access?

Experts at The University of Manchester have explored public perceptiveness towards data held in NHS records that private companies are now being drawn to, creating controversy and distrust in the general population

New student mental health service in Greater Manchester in motion

New student mental health service in Greater Manchester in motion

New Greater Manchester service to rescue students ‘falling through the cracks’ of university and NHS services

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.