Body
Study of 10,000 points to difference between coffee and tea for bone health
A large study has tracked older women’s drinking habits and bone health over a ten-year period.
Diseases
Microplastics turn up in nearly every human brain. Here is what the science actually says
A 2026 Nature Health study found plastic particles in almost every brain sample tested.
Body
Do you speak multiple languages? Your brain could be significantly younger
New research points to a link between our language experience and how the brain ages.
Diseases
AI can detect signs of cardiovascular disease in breast scans
Artificial intelligence can uncover new information from examinations that millions of women already undergo.
Diseases
One vaccine may prevent six cancers, and one of them is rising fast in men
Many Americans think of HPV shots as protection against cervical cancer only.
Body
Study of 10,000 points to difference between coffee and tea for bone health
A large study has tracked older women’s drinking habits and bone health over a ten-year period.
Diseases
Microplastics turn up in nearly every human brain. Here is what the science actually says
A 2026 Nature Health study found plastic particles in almost every brain sample tested.
Body
Do you speak multiple languages? Your brain could be significantly younger
New research points to a link between our language experience and how the brain ages.
Diseases
AI can detect signs of cardiovascular disease in breast scans
Artificial intelligence can uncover new information from examinations that millions of women already undergo.
Data raise concerns about energy drink consumption
Energy drinks have become a routine choice for many young consumers, but health data suggest growing consequences.
Sleep, stress and large meals: How Christmas affects the heart
Christmas offers time for togetherness, but it also changes habits in ways that can affect health. In particular, the heart can come under pressure in December.
Dietitians: How to maintain healthy habits during the holidays
Christmas is associated with coziness and traditions, but also with large meals. This leads many people to consider how the holiday affects their health.
Doctor explains why strength training is especially important for women
Many women experience physical changes in midlife. Research suggests that one type of intervention may be more significant than others.
Are vegetarian diets safe for children? New global study weighs in
More parents are choosing plant-based diets for their children. New research sheds light on how this choice affects children’s health.
Why Christmas has a bigger impact on health than we might think
Christmas is often experienced as a short break from everyday life, but for the body it frequently lasts much longer.