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Brain Health

Prenatal Iron Deficiency May Cause Lasting Changes in Brain Development

26 October 2026

Correcting iron deficiency after birth may not be enough to reverse its effects on the developing brain, according to new research from the University of Rochester. Scientists found that insufficient iron during pregnancy can trigger…

Not Everyone Has Equal Access to Alzheimer’s Drugs: Race and Health Matter

20 October 2026

A new generation of Alzheimer’s treatments is offering fresh hope to people living with the disease. Still, a troubling question…

Early-Onset Alzheimer’s Disease Challenges Conventional Understanding of Risk Factors

13 October 2026

For years, high blood pressure and high cholesterol have been recognised as important risk factors for Alzheimer’s disease. But new…

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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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Public Health

Afterschool Intervention Shows Promise in Tackling Childhood Weight Concerns

12 October 2026

Could swapping sugary drinks for water help children maintain a healthier weight? A new study suggests that one simple change in drinking habits, supported by an engaging after-school programme, could make a meaningful difference. Researchers…

Paid to Vape: Researchers Raise Concerns About the Risks

1 October 2026

Vaping products are becoming smarter – and potentially more addictive. Some new devices now offer cryptocurrency and other incentives linked…

Millions May Be Living with High Blood Pressure Without Knowing It

27 September 2026

Researchers from Oxford Population Health have found that high blood pressure remains widely undetected, untreated or inadequately controlled in England.…

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