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Health and Medicine

AI’s Bias Towards Popular Drugs Could Cost Millions

2 November 2026

Artificial intelligence may be transforming how people access medical information, but a new study suggests its drug recommendations could come with a hefty price tag. Researchers have found that popular AI chatbots tend to favour…

A New Way to Manage Pain: Combining Eye Tracking and Virtual Reality

25 October 2026

For people living with chronic pain, relief could one day come from a virtual world that responds to their needs…

Gen Z Turns to TikTok Doctors for Health Advice, VCU Research Finds

23 October 2026

For many young adults, medical advice is increasingly coming not from a doctor’s office but from a smartphone screen. On…

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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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Healthy Diets

Study Challenges Assumptions About Ultra-Processed Foods and Colorectal Cancer Risk

18 October 2026

Ultra-processed foods have long been under scrutiny for their potential effects on health, but new research suggests their relationship with colorectal cancer may be more complicated than previously thought. A large American study involving more…

The Hidden Link Between Food and Gene Activity: Scientists Discover a Biological “Pencil”

26 July 2026

A new international clinical intervention study published in Clinical Nutrition has uncovered molecular evidence explaining how diet may beneficially influence…