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Public Health

Could Herbal Medicine Offer a New Way to Combat Binge Drinking?

11 November 2026

A plant traditionally used in East Asian medicine could offer a promising new approach to tackling excessive alcohol consumption. Researchers at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), have discovered that an extract from kudzu…

Healthier Salt Substitute Could Dramatically Reduce Stroke and Heart Disease Deaths

10 November 2026

A simple change to the salt used in everyday cooking and food production could save millions of lives each year,…

Heads Up, Healthcare Costs Down: The Benefits of Walking

8 November 2026

Walking more each day could help reduce healthcare costs, particularly among older adults, according to new research from Osaka Metropolitan…

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Mental Wellness

Nationwide Study Highlights Persistent Mental Health Challenges Facing LGBTQ+ College Students

30 October 2026

For many LGBTQ+ college students, university life brings more than academic pressures and the challenges of adulthood. Discrimination on campus and barriers to health care can take a serious toll on their mental health, according…

Post-Pandemic Surge in Suicide Attempts and Ideation Raises Concerns for Older U.S. Adults

29 October 2026

A troubling trend is emerging among older Americans as new research reveals a dramatic rise in suicidal thoughts and behaviours…

Spending More Time With Cats Linked to Improved Mood Among Owners

24 October 2026

A cat curling up on its owner’s lap, purring softly while being stroked, may offer more than a comforting moment.…

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Technology

Is Your Smartwatch Really That Smart?

11 September 2026

Smartwatches can provide useful insights into health and physical activity, but many of the numbers they display are estimates rather than direct measurements of the body. A new study from the University of Michigan found…

Optical Technology Spots Molecular Cancer Markers at an Early Stage

1 March 2026

Researchers have created a new light-based sensor that can detect vanishingly small amounts of cancer-related molecules in the blood. This…

Mayo Clinic study uses artificial intelligence to link core density in midlife to fall risk

14 February 2026

Artificial intelligence applied to abdominal imaging may help identify adults at increased risk of falling as early as midlife, according…

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