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.

What researchers found may finally help diabetics recover more naturally

A new scientific insight suggests diabetes damage might be easier to slow than anyone expected.

New study reveals how to stop Alzheimer’s before it starts

This tiny shift inside your brain may reveal the earliest crack in Alzheimer’s — long before symptoms appear.

New research reveals vitamin D3 may protect the heart after attack

New research shows that tailoring vitamin D3 levels after a heart attack could cut the risk of another in half — a small change with big potential for heart health.

How to recognize the early signs of knee osteoarthritis

Knee pain might seem like a natural part of aging, but new research shows it could be your body’s way of warning you about early-stage osteoarthritis.

Research shows acupuncture may nearly eliminate pain for some patients

Once viewed as an alternative practice, acupuncture is increasingly used in mainstream medicine.

Smoking and vaping both increase diabetes risk, scientists warn

Smoking and vaping both increase diabetes risk, scientists warn.