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Black mambas (Dendroaspis polylepis) are Africa’s longest, most famous venomous snakes. Despite their fearsome reputation, these misunderstood snakes are vital players in their ecosystems. They keep rodent populations in check and, in turn, help to protect crops and limit disease spread. The species ranges widely across sub-Saharan Africa, from Senegal…

Actress, singer and makeup mogul Selena Gomez has been candid about her experience of living with lupus. Since 2015, Gomez has documented on social media and in interviews the effect the condition has had on her health.

In March 2024, Kate revealed in a video that she was receiving treatment for cancer, while it was announced in early February Charles had the disease.

But the Princess of Wales and the King announced they had been diagnosed with cancer early in 2024

The toxins could potentially be used as ‘markers’ for doctors to identify Parkinson’s patients at a higher risk of developing dementia

Seed oils are being blamed for fueling higher rates of chronic diseases – but is this accurate?

In a magical scene towards the end of 2007 film Ratatouille, notoriously harsh food critic Anton Ego is instantly transported back in time, his childhood memories revived by a spoonful of the film’s eponymous dish. No pictures were needed – just the taste and scent of the food.

People exposed to the highest levels of the chemical were more likely to develop Parkinson’s.

LIFE STORIES: James Richards was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2023 aged 36. After finding that so much of the support is geared towards women, he launched Moobs in 2023, the UK’s first dedicated male breast cancer organisation, to raise awareness and help men with the disease. He tells Charlotte…

Body metabolism refers to all the chemical processes that take place inside the body to keep us alive and functioning. These processes convert the food and drinks we consume into energy and building blocks for growth, repair, and maintenance of tissues.

Being able to instantly and accurately predict the trajectory of a person’s health in the years to come has long been seen as the pinnacle of medicine. This kind of information would have a profound effect on healthcare systems as a whole – shifting care from treatment to prevention.