Language Triggers Unseen Cognitive Mechanisms Influencing Feelings, Choices, and Actions
In a revolutionary study published in the journal Cell Reports, researchers have revealed that neurotransmitters are activated in the human brain during the emotional processing of language, providing new insights…
Research Reveals How Political Turmoil, Climate Stress, and Social Disparities Speed Up Ageing
A landmark international study published today in Nature Medicine redefines healthy ageing as a deeply ecological, social, and political issue, urging public health strategies to move beyond lifestyle-focused approaches. The…
Extended humid-heat periods in eastern China pose rising health risks, particularly for vulnerable groups such as the elderly and children
When soaring temperatures coincide with high humidity, the atmosphere can become suffocating, resembling the oppressive heat of a sauna. According to Professor Miaoni Gao, a climate scientist at Nanjing University…
The perfect time to learn an instrument is always now
As people live longer than ever before, maintaining cognitive health into old age has become a critical concern. While it is widely accepted that some degree of cognitive decline is…
Global Study Finds Longer Survival Among People Diagnosed with Dementia
Survival prospects for individuals diagnosed with dementia have improved significantly in recent years, according to a major international study led by a researcher from the University of Waterloo. Drawing on…
Groundbreaking Research Advances Pig-to-Human Kidney Transplantation
A landmark study unveiled today at the ESOT Congress 2025 marks a pivotal advancement in the quest to overcome one of xenotransplantation’s most formidable hurdles: immune rejection. Researchers have, for…
Menopause Linked to Sleep’s Crucial Role in Protecting Women’s Heart Health, Study Reveals
During the menopausal transition, an essential and often under-recognised window for cardiovascular intervention, a new study has found that only one in five women meet optimal cardiovascular health standards as…
USC Research Finds Mindfulness Meditation Enhances Focus Across All Age Groups
A recent study conducted by the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology has revealed that just thirty days of guided mindfulness meditation can bring about notable enhancements in attentional control…
Major Cancers More Prevalent in Economically Disadvantaged Japanese Communities, 16-Year Study Finds
A comprehensive analysis of sixteen years of data on Japanese adults has revealed that five common cancers—lung, stomach, colorectal, liver, and breast—occur more frequently in communities characterised by lower employment…
Adult Survivors of Childhood Cancer Face Heightened Risk of Severe COVID-19 Outcomes
Individuals who survived cancer during childhood face a significantly heightened risk of developing severe illness from COVID-19, even many years after their initial diagnosis. This conclusion is based on a…
Theatre Helps Alleviate Emotional Symptoms in Individuals with Parkinson’s Disease
A recent clinical study led by a research team at the Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC), in collaboration with the Hospital Sant Pau in Barcelona, has revealed promising results regarding…
Innovative 3D-Printed Smart Pen Detects Signs of Parkinson’s Through Magnetoelastic Sensing
Each year, countless individuals displaying early signs of Parkinson’s disease go undiagnosed until the illness has already reached an advanced stage. Parkinson’s is an incurable neurodegenerative disorder characterised by the…
Heart Health at Risk from Air Pollution Exposure
A groundbreaking study published today in Radiology, the journal of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA), has revealed that prolonged exposure to air pollution is linked to early signs…
Bereavement and Financial Strain May Heighten Alzheimer’s Risk and Affect Brain Structure
Chronic stress, particularly stemming from major life upheavals, can exert a profound influence on brain health. A new study led by researchers at the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal)…
Can Early Academic Grading Contribute to Mental Health Issues in Adolescents?
Research in Health Economics has shown that introducing academic grading systems—using letters such as A for excellence and F for failure—at an earlier stage in a child’s education may have…
Promising New Target in the Brain Unveils Potential Breakthrough for Parkinson’s Therapy
Groundbreaking research from the University of Sydney has revealed a newly identified brain protein involved in the progression of Parkinson’s disease, along with a promising strategy to modify its harmful…