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 study examines hidden health risks in normal-weight individuals

A large new analysis suggests that many people with normal weight may still carry health risks that traditional measures fail to reveal.

Health experts highlight overlooked signs of vitamin B12 shortage

Small changes in your mouth may be one of the earliest signs that your body is running low on vitamin B12.

Study explores how precision-tuned sound may ease tinnitus

A new clinical trial suggests that ultra-quiet, frequency-matched sound might help ease tinnitus by gently calming the brain’s internal noise.

Research shows detectable warning signs long before heart disease develops

A new analysis shows that early risk markers for heart disease can be detected several years before any symptoms appear.

Scientists explore how vitamin D may shape long-term health

New research hints that vitamin D could influence far more of your long-term health than previously believed.

An overview of early-stage pancreatic cancer symptoms

A number of subtle symptoms may signal pancreatic cancer long before the disease is diagnosed.