Injuries and Ailments

Here’s why people fail when they try to quit snus

Many snus users struggle to quit, even when the desire is there. New research shows why a decision alone is often not enough.

Dermatologists: Vaseline does not benefit everyone

Vaseline is often mentioned as a possible solution for dry and tight skin, but it is not suitable for everyone.

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.

Here’s why people fail when they try to quit snus

Many snus users struggle to quit, even when the desire is there. New research shows why a decision alone is often not enough.

Dermatologists: Vaseline does not benefit everyone

Vaseline is often mentioned as a possible solution for dry and tight skin, but it is not suitable for everyone.

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.

Get Rid of Neck and Shoulder Tension Without Expensive Treatments

Stress and anxiety can easily build up as tension in your neck and shoulders, sometimes leading to chronic pain.Here’s a quick guide with...

Psychopaths’ Brains Are Different — and Now We Know How

A new brain study reveals a surprising biological difference in individuals with psychopathic traits. The findings could lead to better treatments and a deeper...

Your Ears Might Reveal a Chronic Illness Long Before Symptoms Start

Most people don’t give their ears a second thought — let alone what might be hiding inside them. But new science suggests that a...

Life After Death? New Technology Redefines the Edge of Mortality

Modern science is challenging everything we thought we knew about death. With experiments reviving brain activity and organ function hours after clinical death, researchers...

Doctors Never Expected to Find This in the Brains of Alzheimer’s Patients

A new discovery from U.S. researchers could change how we understand—and potentially treat—dementia. It all comes down to sugar in the brain and how...

These Everyday Medications Could Be Dangerous in the Summer Heat

Antidepressants Can Disrupt Your Body’s Heat BalanceCertain antidepressants — especially SSRIs and tricyclics — can interfere with how your brain controls sweating. That means...