Nutrition experts advise against extra protein during heatwaves

BBC Advises Lighter Meals During Heatwaves

Nutrition experts quoted by BBC News say a heatwave is not the moment to build meals around extra protein. The more practical play is lighter food, cooler cooking, and enough simple staples, fruit, vegetables, yogurt, eggs, beans and fish to stay fed without turning lunch into another source of heat. Why Heavy Protein Can Feel … Read more

Parkinson’s disease: new research reveals sex-dependent genetic vulnerabilities in Parkinson’s

Genetic and Environmental Clues in Parkinson's Vulnerability

New research presented at the Federation of European Neuroscience Societies (FENS) Forum 2026 identifies genetic changes in brain cells that may explain why Parkinson’s disease is 1.5- to 2-fold more common in men than women. The findings, led by Saarland University, highlight sex-dependent biological vulnerabilities in gene expression and cellular stress responses. Genetic and Environmental … Read more