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.
A 34-year-old mother learned that her seemingly ordinary symptoms were part of a serious illness
A mother’s years-long recovery now drives her message about the subtle symptoms she once overlooked—signs that later revealed a far more serious illness.
Everyday foods linked to unwanted body odour
What you eat each day can quietly influence your body odour, sometimes in ways you only notice when others are close by.
Single-pill shows promise for high blood pressure
Research suggests that combining blood pressure medicines into a single pill could make treatment easier and more effective for patients.
24-year-old hospitalised with myocarditis after covid-19 vaccination
A reported personal case highlights how a rare vaccine side effect led to the hospitalisation of a previously healthy 24-year-old.
Cereal may not be as nutritious as it appears, studies find
Many count on cereal for a quick and healthy start to the day. But research suggests that what’s in the box may not match the healthy image on the front.
Do you have stomach pain? Stress may be the cause
Many people experience stomach problems without a clear physical explanation. Increasingly, research points to mental strain as an overlooked factor.