Injuries and Ailments

Research explains how dangerous it is to crack your knuckles

Do you crack your knuckles? For decades, warnings about possible harm have caused concern about the habit — here is what the research says.

AI helps researchers find a new way to treat chronic pain

Researchers are exploring a new way to influence pain in the brain so that patients no longer need to rely on medication.

Combined abdominal obesity and muscle loss linked to 83% higher risk of death

A long-term study of adults over 50 shows that the combination of abdominal fat and muscle loss is linked to an 83% higher risk of death, highlighting a largely overlooked health risk in ageing.

Artificial food dyes and their potential effects on children’s health

Growing scientific evidence suggests that artificial food coloring may affect some children’s behavior and health, prompting closer scrutiny of everyday processed foods.

Research suggests breastfeeding may reduce later depression risk

New research suggests early breastfeeding experiences may influence maternal mental health long after the postnatal period ends.

Research explains how dangerous it is to crack your knuckles

Do you crack your knuckles? For decades, warnings about possible harm have caused concern about the habit — here is what the research says.

AI helps researchers find a new way to treat chronic pain

Researchers are exploring a new way to influence pain in the brain so that patients no longer need to rely on medication.

Combined abdominal obesity and muscle loss linked to 83% higher risk of death

A long-term study of adults over 50 shows that the combination of abdominal fat and muscle loss is linked to an 83% higher risk of death, highlighting a largely overlooked health risk in ageing.

Artificial food dyes and their potential effects on children’s health

Growing scientific evidence suggests that artificial food coloring may affect some children’s behavior and health, prompting closer scrutiny of everyday processed foods.

New research shows how UV light triggers inflammation in skin cells

A new study suggests that UV exposure can switch off an internal regulatory system in the skin, and allowing inflammation to escalate.

Research shows bedtime stability may help lower blood pressure

A steady bedtime may do more for your heart than you think, subtly supporting healthier blood pressure over time.

Researchers identify unexpected age effects in cancer formation

A new study suggests that age may influence early tumour development in ways researchers hadn’t fully recognised.

Fitness influencer dies after undertaking extreme calorie challenge

When ambition pushes the human body too far, the line between dedication and danger becomes frighteningly thin.Many people have tried extreme challenges in...

New study: Daily cholesterol pill lowers LDL levels by up to 60 percent

A new daily pill shows remarkable cholesterol-lowering effects — without the need for injections.

Dual-cell transplant shows unexpected promise in stopping type 1 diabetes

A new approach from Stanford scientists hints at a future where type 1 diabetes could be treated at its root instead of managed for life.