In the space of just a few months, the global coronavirus pandemic thrust science to the forefront of public consciousness. The public can no longer escape it, and science communicators now have to compete with armchair experts on an enormous scale. …

Have you noticed that every other food and drink product seems to contain either prebiotics or probiotics? There has been a huge surge of public and research interest in what’s going on at the microscopic level in our guts. Apparently, we’re all bloating, gassy and intolerant to everything and it’s…

Tips to Help You Make Sense of It All The communication of science has never been more visible. The coronavirus pandemic has pushed the need for science to the forefront of public consciousness and has thrust scientists (no matter their tenuous link to the topic) under the media spotlight. Armchair experts and commentators have sprung up around the world…

The health benefits of cocoa-based drinks Chocolate, mmm. There’s something so very perfect about its composition that makes us adore and crave it. Personally, I prefer the solid form but many people are just as happy drinking it and to justify the habit, may point towards the health benefits of cocoa. But before we explore this…

At this unusual time, charities are struggling. Incomes are falling, services are being stalled or hampered, and staff being laid off. Many may ultimately close in the wake of the global impact of coronavirus and government efforts to restrain it. Despite this, there will also be a huge need for…

A hospital-grade detox at your convenience? Looking for a quick shot of something that will improve your health from the inside out? You might have noticed some very black beverages appearing in the health and wellness aisles. There are an increasing number of drinks that now offer the added extra of activated charcoal. …

Ever been tempted by an electric blue drink, especially one with a promise of health-boosting properties? Wellness websites, magazines and social media accounts have been promoting the inclusion of blue-green algae in drinks, not only because it makes them look pretty but because they claim it can do us good. …