Injuries and Ailments
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Body
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.
Body
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.
Body
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.
Maintaining healthy gums could help lower your risk of heart disease
New research shows that inflammation in the gums may do more than harm your teeth — it could be an early warning sign of heart disease.
Scientists may have found the key to GLP-1-based weight loss — without the worst side effects
New brain research suggests that GLP-1 medications may offer weight loss without the most uncomfortable side effects.
New drug candidate compared to existing GLP-1 treatments
A new weight-loss drug working through a different hormone pathway is raising interest among specialists who say it could expand future treatment options.
Research explores link between hair colour and wound recovery
A new study suggests that a common pigment gene may subtly influence how quickly the skin repairs itself.
Long-term study shows lasting health effects of eating disorders
A major new study shows that eating disorders leave long-lasting effects on both physical and mental health, even years after diagnosis.
Study examines cancer risk patterns in people with type 1 diabetes
A new analysis suggests that people with type 1 diabetes may face a higher bladder cancer risk than previously understood.