Studies Indicate Music’s Role in Alleviating Distress
A recent study has revealed groundbreaking insights into how and why music alleviates distress and agitation in individuals with advanced dementia. In the UK alone, approximately one million people are…
Researchers find connection between social media use and mental health risks in young adults
Researchers at UTHealth Houston have found that teenagers who spent six or more hours a day on social media were twice as likely to experience symptoms of anxiety and three…
Alzheimer’s Risk Factor May Behave Differently in Hispanic Older Adults, USC Study Finds
Researchers at the USC Mark and Mary Stevens Neuroimaging and Informatics Institute (Stevens INI) at the Keck School of Medicine of USC have found that a key Alzheimer’s disease risk…
Cleveland Study Pinpoints Major Driver of Cognitive Decline With Age
A research team from University Hospitals, Case Western Reserve University, and the Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center has identified a key molecular driver of age-related cognitive decline. This discovery…
Early-Onset Cancer Rise Associated with Faster Ageing in Younger Generations
Cancer has long been considered a disease associated with ageing, as the risk of developing cancer increases with the accumulation of cellular damage over time. However, the growing incidence of…
The Hidden Link Between Food and Gene Activity: Scientists Discover a Biological “Pencil”
A new international clinical intervention study published in Clinical Nutrition has uncovered molecular evidence explaining how diet may beneficially influence gene activity. Led by Prof. Iris Shai and Dr. Hila…
Living Environment May Affect Women’s Heart Health for Decades, Study Suggests
Women who live in socially disadvantaged neighbourhoods may face poorer heart health for decades and experience a faster decline as they approach menopause, according to a long-term study led by…
Study Shows How the Adolescent Brain Reshapes Memory
Scientists have long known that the brain continues developing well beyond the teenage years, with important changes in decision-making, emotional regulation and memory extending into the mid-to-late 20s. Now, researchers…
Study Finds Frequent TV Watching Associated with Smaller Brain Structures
For decades, parents have warned that watching too much television would “rot your brain.” While that phrase may be an exaggeration, new research suggests the long-standing concern may contain some…
Overweight May Contribute to Cancer Risk More Than Previously Thought
Being overweight may contribute to far more cancer cases than previously thought, according to new research from the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ). By using more accurate measures of body…
New Analysis in Nature Reviews Microbiology Examines the Impact of Climate Change on Waterborne Diseases
Climate change is reshaping the spread of waterborne diseases worldwide, according to a comprehensive review published in Nature Reviews Microbiology. Led by researchers from the Colorado School of Public Health…
Common myths about water intake and spicy foods debunked
Researchers are challenging two long-standing pieces of nutrition advice: that drinking water during meals helps you eat less, and that spicy foods encourage overeating. A new study from Cornell University…
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. Scientists have discovered that most of the skin’s temperature-sensitive nerve cells, known…
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 from specific treatments. However, because AI systems are not infallible, physicians are…
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 stressful. Frequent blood tests to measure glucose, sodium, and other vital indicators…
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 near busy ports, according to new research from the University of Southampton…