Month: July 2026
Temperature Perception: How the Body Senses Heat and Cold
New research from the University of Queensland has challenged long-held ideas about how the nervous system detects temperature.…
Doctors May Rely on AI Even When Experience Suggests Otherwise
Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly being used to help doctors identify which patients are most likely to benefit…
Non-Invasive Technology for Monitoring Babies’ Well-Being
Premature babies in neonatal intensive care units often require constant monitoring, but the process can be invasive and…
Study Suggests Cruise Ship Air Pollution May Worsen Viral Illness
Air pollution from cruise ships could be increasing the risk and severity of viral infections among people living…
Study Links Extreme Heat to Higher Mental Health Hospitalization Rates
As the United States recovers from its 4 July heatwave, a new study warns that prolonged extreme heat…
Young People Awaiting Mental Health Care May Benefit from Social Prescribing
Social prescribing, which connects people with community activities and other forms of non-clinical support, may help young people…
Birding May Change the Brain—and Bring Cognitive Benefits
Learning a new skill can reshape the brain, changing both its structure and activity. While previous research has…
Writing by Hand Could Improve Brain Connectivity Compared With Typing
As digital devices increasingly replace pen and paper, handwriting is becoming less common in schools and universities. Typing…
Intermittent Fasting Maintains Weight Loss Regardless of Eating Schedule, Researchers Find
Researchers have found that intermittent fasting can help adults with overweight or obesity maintain weight loss for up…
Rethinking the Role of Nutrition in Eating Disorder Recovery
An over-reliance on Body Mass Index (BMI) and body weight to assess recovery from eating disorders may be…
Bleeding Gums Could Point to Kidney Health Problems
Periodontitis is commonly viewed as a disease confined to the mouth, characterised by bleeding gums, progressive tissue damage…
The Unseen Environment: How Our Surroundings Shape Disease
From the air we breathe to the food we eat, people are continually exposed to thousands of chemicals,…