Dietary changes post-migration alter gut microbiome to increase heart disease risk, study finds
An Amsterdam UMC-led study has found that migrants, in this case from West Africa to Europe, experience a "clear change" in ...
Exposure to air pollution may harm brain health of older adults, study suggests
Long-term exposure to high levels of air pollution may harm the brain health of older adults in England, finds a new study led by UCL researchers.
Study investigates effects of ADHD medications on the heart
A new study led by the University of Southampton has found that medications for ADHD have overall small effects on blood ...
Getting ahead of head and neck cancer
Many symptoms of head and neck cancer are hard to miss—a lump in the neck, persistent hoarseness, a mouth sore that doesn't ...
Research on multiple sclerosis wins 'Oscars of science'
An American neurologist and an Italian epidemiologist whose work revolutionized the treatment of multiple sclerosis on ...
From Tiffany earrings to mobile phones—this is what happens when you swallow something you shouldn't
A man in Florida recently visited a Tiffany & Co jewelry store posing as a buyer for a professional US athlete. While viewing ...
Hormone therapy may cut cardiovascular risk in younger menopausal women
Menopause can have profound effects on heart health, yet many people are unaware of this important connection.
Obesity severity tied to increased risk across 16 common conditions
Johns Hopkins University-led research has found that obesity, particularly severe obesity, is strongly associated with the ...
Young females face higher social anxiety from smartphone use, study finds
A new study presented today at the European Psychiatric Association Congress 2025 reveals that gender plays a significant ...
Heroin found in cocaine and 'ice,' and snorting a line can be lethal
Authorities in New South Wales and Victoria have been warning the public about worrying cases of heroin overdoses after people thought they had taken cocaine or methamphetamine.
If a child has extra needs, support can be hard to find—this new approach can help make it easier and quicker
If your child is struggling with certain everyday activities—such as playing with other kids, getting dressed or paying ...
Those living with polio say don't forget
Polio ravaged human bodies for hundreds of years, but the misery began to wane 70 years ago when two polio vaccines developed ...