An unknown strain of orthoreovirus has been discovered in a shrew in Florida, after it was hunted and killed by a pet cat belonging to one of the research team

Women's Anger Management Improves in Midlife, Study Finds

A common assumption about aging may be wrong, study suggests: « Experts have long pointed to inflammation as a natural part of getting older

Scientists demonstrate how a weak handgrip can accurately correlate with numerous diseases and poor performance of daily chores among older adults

Processed meat can cause health issues, even in tiny amounts. Eating just one hot dog a day increased type 2 diabetes risk by 11%

A new paper in the Lancet Global Health warns that AI in health is worsening climate harms; fuelled by water use, emissions & extractive tech.

Longer antidepressant use linked to more severe, long-lasting withdrawal symptoms, study finds

Study Finds Mediterranean or Plant-Based Diets May Help Reduce Risk of Chronic Constipation in Middle- and Older-Age Adults

New research reveals emotional control deficits in generalized anxiety disorder

Eating Dairy Before Bed Can Give You Nightmares, Study Suggests

People with ADHD exhibit altered brain activity before making high-stakes choices

Studying 1.2 million children over a 24-year period, researchers found no evidence that exposure to aluminum in vaccines led to a statistically significant increase in a child’s risk of developing any of a wide variety of conditions that can be diagnosed in childhood…

Researchers summarised data of 85 studies from more than 8 million people, finding that lifelong physical activity reduced the risk of premature death, while inactive people who became active later in life could lower their risk by 20-25%.

A new study reveals that individuals living with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) often feel dismissed, misunderstood and underserved by the healthcare system.

A new paper asks how socially assistive robots (SARs) impact the meaning of aged care work

A whole-food plant-based diet was significantly associated with an adequate-fiber diet, as well as reductions in metabolic syndrome components (hyperglycemia, hypertension, and low HDL) and metabolic syndrome in the adjusted model…

Over one-third of boys and men in Canada and the United States know someone who uses anabolic-androgenic steroids

Active video games with narrative through lines could benefit children with obesity, new research finds.

Controlled trial demonstrates higher non-heme iron absorption in vegans compared to omnivores, highlighting the physiological adaptations involved in iron metabolism in plant-based diets.

Lonely people may be more likely to have poor physical and mental health

A new UK study shows people from many ethnic minority groups faced higher death rates and heart problems after COVID-19, even into the Omicron era.

Children (10-16Y) are at a similar risk of dehydration and hyperthermia in extreme heat as adults, contradicting previous advice that children are more susceptible to heat-related illnesses

Sleep duration and timing are associated with next-day physical activity: Insights from two large-scale wearable sensor studies | PNAS

Inflammation, considered a hallmark of aging, may not be a universal human experience, but may be a byproduct of industrialised lifestyles

Research found time restricted eating (TRE ) appeared to be a well-tolerated nutritional strategy for managing body weight without apparent adverse effects on overall sleep health and psychological well-being in both men and women regardless of the fasting-eating window implemented

Replacing a traditional carbohydrate-based bedtime snack with pistachios may reshape the gut microbiome in prediabetic adults

New research has shown how boys being overweight in early childhood or having chickenpox or another infectious disease in infancy may increase their risk of having chronic disease in later life

Cannabidiol and Liver Enzyme Level Elevations in Healthy Adults: A Randomized Clinical Trial

A massive study across 19 countries found that belief in conspiracies and distrust in government best predict COVID-19 vaccine refusal, more than fear of side effects or lack of curiosity.

Using AI, researchers searched 1000s of venom proteins and found dozens of hidden molecules that kill antibiotic-resistant bacteria

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