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New finding: Birth control pill use linked to healthier brains

Researchers have investigated whether hormone exposure throughout life may influence brain health many years later.

Her cat wouldn’t leave her side – then came the diagnosis

The family couldn't explain their cat's sudden behaviour — until a life-changing diagnosis revealed a possible reason

Is a beard unhygienic? Research provides a clear answer

Many people are convinced that beards are less hygienic than clean-shaven faces. However, research provides a more surprising answer.

Study suggests measles vaccine may offer protection against Nipah virus

Researchers are working to find ways in which a single vaccine or immune response can provide protection against several different viruses.

Science reveals what cold showers really do to your body

Cold showers have become a popular part of many people's wellness routines. Research shows that while some of...

New finding: Birth control pill use linked to healthier brains

Researchers have investigated whether hormone exposure throughout life may influence brain health many years later.

Her cat wouldn’t leave her side – then came the diagnosis

The family couldn't explain their cat's sudden behaviour — until a life-changing diagnosis revealed a possible reason

Is a beard unhygienic? Research provides a clear answer

Many people are convinced that beards are less hygienic than clean-shaven faces. However, research provides a more surprising answer.

Study suggests measles vaccine may offer protection against Nipah virus

Researchers are working to find ways in which a single vaccine or immune response can provide protection against several different viruses.

Hospice nurse describes the typical signs of death

The body changes gradually as life approaches its end. However, several of these signs are often misunderstood or cause unnecessary concern.

The best way to start your day, according to science

Recent research shows that small personal choices made in the morning can have a significant impact on the rest of the day.

Not all fat is harmful: This type is linked to lower blood pressure

Research in mice points to a possible connection between fat tissue and blood pressure.

Three beverages linked to increased dementia risk, expert says

Several popular beverages are linked in recent research to an increased risk of cognitive decline. However, the warning does not apply only to obviously unhealthy choices.

New research shows why memory loss can accelerate

New large-scale international research shows that the relationship between changes in the brain and memory does not follow a straight line.

Seeing something cute can change how we think and act

Why do cute babies and animals trigger such strong reactions? Research shows that cuteness affects the brain, moral judgment, and even our physical impulses.