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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.

Want to Live to 100? This Diet Could Be Your Secret Weapon

The Japanese island of Okinawa is famously known as the "island of immortals" – and for good reason.A surprisingly high number of people...

How to Stop Snoring – Backed by a Sleep Scientist From Harvard

Snoring isn't just a noisy nuisance—it can disturb your sleep, strain relationships, and even indicate underlying health risks. Now, one of the world’s leading...

This Cheap Fruit Could Lower Your Blood Pressure

You’ve likely heard it countless times: reduce your salt intake to protect your heart. But new research reveals that the real secret to lowering blood pressure might be something cheaper.

Scientists Reveal How Much Exercise Cancels Out a Day of Sitting

Many of us spend the majority of our day sitting – at a desk, in the car, or in front of a screen. But...

A Cheap Heart Attack Remedy Has Been Available for Years – But Almost No One Uses It

A groundbreaking discovery from 36,000 patients could change the way we treat heart patients.

Scientists Reveal the Unexpected Factor That Could Increase Your Lung Cancer Risk

Groundbreaking research has revealed a surprising factor that could play a role in the development of lung cancer—and it has nothing to do with...