Newer classes of diabetes drugs that lower blood glucose, including drugs such as Ozempic, have been linked to a lower risk of developing Alzheimer's disease and other dementias.

Bringing your phone to bed could be increasing your insomnia risk - study of 45,000 Norwegian university students found more screen time in bed linked to insomnia and shorter sleep times

Smartphone bans alone fail to equip children for healthy use of technology

Going on the pill soon after childbirth linked to higher risk of postpartum depression

1 kg of compost contains up to 16,000 microplastic particles, finds new study

Gender-affirming hormone therapy (GAHT) is associated with significantly improved HIV outcomes for transgender, nonbinary, and other gender diverse people in the US

Drug shows capacity to reduce 'bad' cholesterol levels - Lepodisiran was able to lower levels of lipoprotein(a) in the participants' blood and this effect lasted from 60-180 days during the study.

Eating more fruits, dietary fibre, dairy products and caffeine is linked to a lower risk of tinnitus (ringing in the ears)

Research found no evidence to support myth that women’s cognitive abilities change across menstrual cycle

New cannabis formula promises more effective treatment for epilepsy and multiple sclerosis sufferers

Cancer nanotech nurtures sustainable agriculture innovation

Firefighters could be exposed to chemicals that put them at higher brain cancer risk

Poor quality or lack of sleep, as well as sleep disorders, were linked to lower brain volume

More and more people are choosing not to have children

Fish use tools too: Discovery of new tool-using fishes in the western Atlantic

About 40% of adults with chronic pain have anxiety or depression, according to new research covering data from more than 50 countries

Transgender people prescribed gender affirming hormones are at significantly lower risk of depression, a new study shows

Maximising rooftop solar could help counteract climate change - 286,393 square km of rooftops worldwide could host solar panels

People who use anti-inflammatory drugs over a long period of time may be at a lower risk of dementia regardless of the dosage

People who have been to an emergency department or hospitalised after using hallucinogens such as ketamine, psilocybin, LSD, and MDMA are at a 2.6-fold higher risk of dying of any cause over the next five years

A huge study analysing 40 years of data has found tropical forests are not adapting fast enough to climate change, leading to fears over their ability to survive as the Earth warms.

Stop game shame: How long you play doesn't affect your life satisfaction, mood or mental health as long as you love gaming, suggests new study

Night owls who stay up late, called “evening chronotypes,” have more depression symptoms than people who are early risers, or “morning chronotypes.” On average, night owls had poorer sleep quality, higher alcohol consumption, and acted with less mindfulness than morning chronotypes.

Eating more fish linked to slower disease progression for multiple sclerosis patients

An Australian study has revealed the clear link between eating breakfast and academic success, with students who skip breakfast some or all of the time achieving poorer NAPLAN (standardised national literacy and numeracy tests) results than children who always eat breakfast.

Exposing young children to small amounts of the foods they’re allergic to, known as oral immunotherapy, could be safer than avoiding the foods altogether, according to a review by international researchers who say avoiding the foods could be very dangerous if accidental exposure occurs.

Importance of the clitoris to women's sex lives has been underappreciated

Industrial societies that rely heavily on technology experience longer, more efficient sleep compared to non-industrial populations

Study finds 4 clusters of romantic lovers: mild, moderate, libidinous – or lustful – and intense

Social media posts were polarised leading up to elections in 31 countries in 2024

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