Recent work
Fewer than half of US adults met aerobic activity guidance: what the latest figures show
New national survey data show a participation gap, but the figures measure leisure-time activity and should not be turned into a judgement about individuals.
Healthy diets remain unaffordable for 2.7 billion people: why food advice needs context
A new UN report puts the cost of nutritious food at the centre of the global nutrition story, challenging advice that treats eating well as willpower alone.
More than a billion people live with a mental health condition: what the latest global update shows
WHO's latest overview describes substantial mental-health needs alongside persistent gaps in funding, workforce and community-based care.
Safe care for life: what World Patient Safety Day 2026 means for long-term conditions
The latest WHO campaign puts safety across years of care in focus. Here is what coordinated, understandable care can look like in everyday life.
Ten questions to ask before believing a new health study
A practical checklist for judging a study claim before sharing it or allowing it to change a health decision.
Why health and treatment headlines change over time
New findings, better methods and different questions can change the story without proving that science cannot be trusted.
Understanding levels of health evidence without using a simplistic hierarchy
Why different research designs answer different questions and why quality matters as much as the label.
How to read a health study: start with the methods, not the headline
A practical guide to study design, participants, comparisons, outcomes and the limits of a single result.
Relative risk and absolute risk: how to read the difference
Understand why a large percentage change can describe a small real-world difference, and which numbers to request.
How to adapt movement to your energy, access and ability
A practical framework for choosing inclusive movement without comparing your body or circumstances with someone else’s.