30 March 2026
Austin, Texas, USA

Jasmin Fox-Skelly

Articles by Jasmin Fox-Skelly

'Predators that just run in and grab, stab and kill': The deep cave bacteria resistant to modern medicine - BBC

HealthMarch 23, 2026

Ancient bacteria, trapped in caves for millions of years, live in a miniature world of terror. Their only food source is each other. The survival tactics they develop make them resistant to almost alÃ...

Superfood or sugar in a glass: Is orange juice a food villain or saint? - BBC

HealthJanuary 3, 2026

For instance in one study, 12 overweight women drank 500ml of orange juice every day for four weeks. At the end of the trial period, the women had significantly lower blood pressure. Although the comâ...

How to boost your calorie-crunching brown fat in the cold winter months - BBC

HealthDecember 1, 2025

However, it's possible that, while brown fat might not help you shed the pounds, it could still boost your health in other ways. For instance, instead of burning calories, brown fat could help to impâ...

'The microbiome is a bit like a forest': How bacteria in the vagina can improve health - BBC

HealthNovember 27, 2025

It's also a good idea to follow a healthy diet. Research shows that that not getting enough micronutrients, such as vitamins A, C, D and E, -carotene, folate and calcium, may increase the risk of BV.â...