Why many women with autism and ADHD aren’t diagnosed until adulthood – and what to do if you think you’re one of them: Many women have to wait years for a diagnosis. Roman Kosolapov/ Shutterstock Over the last decade or so, there’s been an uptick in the number of adults being diagnosed with autism and …
Nigeria’s fuel crisis: smaller, more flexible refineries aren’t the full answer: Fuel scarcity in Nigeria causes untold hardship to people and negatively impacts the economy Pius Utomi Ekpei/AFP via Getty Images Nigeria’s growing population of over 200 million people is facing an ever-growing fuel crisis despite its vast oil reserves. The shortage of refining capacity …
Ultra-processed foods: global analysis shows they aren’t well sign-posted: Getty images Straightforward guidance about ultra-processed foods is rare in national dietary guidelines. Only seven countries refer to “ultra-processed foods” explicitly. They are Belgium, Brazil, Ecuador, Israel, Maldives, Peru and Uruguay. The term “ultra-processed food” is clearly defined in the NOVA framework as “formulations of ingredients, …
Sudan’s protestors aren’t giving up despite heavy odds: here’s why: Sudanese protesters clash with security forces during an anti-coup protest in Khartoum, Sudan in December 2021. EPA-EFE/STR Sudanese have been going out on the streets for non-violent, peaceful protests for more than three months since the military coup on October 25, 2021. Thousands of demonstrators …
Way to Work scheme: forcing people into jobs they aren’t suited for has damaging effects: BasPhoto / Shutterstock The UK government has announced a new initiative to get 500,000 people into work and help fill the current record 1.2 million job vacancies in the economy. The “Way to Work” campaign promises to offer greater support …
Pre workout supplements: why five of the six most common ingredients probably aren’t helping you: A lack of research means we still know very little about whether pre-workout supplements work. Stockmedia Sweden/ Shutterstock When it comes to getting in shape, many people are willing to try any tricks they need to reach their goals faster. …
Highway Code changes: what they mean and why they probably aren’t enough to change behaviour: Vitpho/Shutterstock In urban areas, pedestrians and cycle users are particularly at risk on the roads. In inner London between 2013 and 2015, 54% of all road traffic fatalities were pedestrians, and 17% were cycle users. In 2020, there were 141 …
Coffee’s health benefits aren’t as straightforward as they seem – here’s why: Every cup of coffee is different. Africa Studio/ Shutterstock You’ve probably heard it before: drinking coffee is good for your health. Studies have shown that drinking a moderate amount of coffee is associated with many health benefits, including a lower risk of developing …
The people most at risk of HIV in Kenya aren’t using preventive drugs: we asked why: GettyImages Brent Stirton/Getty Images for the GBC There has been a gradual decline of new HIV cases overall in Kenya – from a high of 230,000 new infections in 1992 to 33,000 in 2020. But there are particular population …
Electric cars aren’t enough to hit climate targets: we need to develop better public transport too: Developing affordable, accessible public transit systems is vital to mitigate climate change. 3005398/Pixabay Transport is responsible for 24% of energy-related carbon emissions worldwide. Half of those emissions are from carrying goods and services, and the other half are from …
Coal: why China and India aren’t the climate villains of COP26: The Glasgow Climate Pact urges countries to “accelerate efforts towards phasing down”, rather than “phasing out”, coal power that isn’t mitigated by carbon capture and storage. This subtle change to the text surfaced at the end of COP26, the latest UN climate change conference, …
Why nitrates and nitrites in processed meats are harmful – but those in vegetables aren’t: Cancer causing molecules are abundant in processed meats. gresei/ Shutterstock Many of us know that we should steer away from processed meats and eat more vegetables if we want to be healthier and lower our chances of developing certain types …
Rishi Sunak wants to cut taxes – and Boris Johnson’s spending plans aren’t his only problem: Zuma Press Inc/ Alamy Ever since Margaret Thatcher was in Downing Street, an important part of Conservative party narrative has been the need for low taxes. This goes alongside the fear of excessive deficits that explained why David Cameron …
The climate crisis affects everyone – here’s how to make sure discussions aren’t dominated by white men: City-level climate talks are often dominated by those who carry social privilege. UNFCCC/Flickr Governments across the world are facing increasing pressure to keep rising global temperatures below 1.5C above pre-industrial levels: the threshold that scientists advise is necessary …
Most businesses have already been hit by extreme weather, but still aren’t preparing for future climate disruption: Watching news reports of severe flooding in Europe, of devastating wildfires in the US, of melting ice caps at the poles, very few people now would deny that our climate is changing. The UK’s Environment Agency has just …
Africa’s rural universities aren’t delivering for the 21st Century: Rural universities are not prepared for the Fourth Industrial Revolution. SIA KAMBOU/AFP via Getty Image Education has been described as a tool for development. In certain instances, a good, stable and quality educational system is synonymous to development. But to play this role, education systems need …
CGI influencers: when the ‘people’ we follow on social media aren’t human: Shanvood/Shutterstock Social media influencers – people famous primarily for posting content online – are often accused of presenting artificial versions of their lives. But one group in particular is blurring the line between real and fake. Created by tech-savvy teams using computer-generated imagery, …
Labour conference: members aren’t quite tearing chunks out of each other but a distinct air of unease remains: Getting off the bus and walking to the Brighton Centre, the main venue for this year’s Labour conference, it was hard – impossible even – not to ponder on the pathetic fallacy. I’m not referring to a …