Financial Instability Associated with Faster Brain Ageing

31 July 2026

Persistent financial hardship is associated with faster cognitive decline and poorer brain health in later life, according to a new study led by researchers at…

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Doctors May Rely on AI Even When Experience Suggests Otherwise

18 July 2026

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…

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Intermittent Fasting Maintains Weight Loss Regardless of Eating Schedule, Researchers Find

11 July 2026

Researchers have found that intermittent fasting can help adults with overweight or obesity maintain weight loss for up to a year after completing a structured…

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Sustainable Diet Changes Could Lower Emissions Without Higher Food Costs

6 July 2026

Modest changes to meat and dairy consumption could help Scotland meet its climate targets while improving public health and nutrition, according to new research. A…

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Summer Sunshine Not Enough to Close Vitamin D Gap in Vulnerable Groups

7 June 2026

Vitamin D levels remain low throughout the year among key at-risk groups in England, challenging the widely held belief that summer sunlight alone is enough…

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The Arts and Healthy Ageing: Evidence of a Slower Ageing Pace

28 May 2026

Regular participation in arts and cultural activities such as reading, listening to music, or visiting museums and galleries may help slow the pace of biological…

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‘Forever Chemicals’ Found in Nearly Entire US Study Population, Researchers Report

14 May 2026

Artificial “forever chemicals” have been detected in 98.8% of blood samples analysed in a major new US study involving more than 10,500 tests, adding to…

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Lingering Effects: How Early Substance Use Leaves Its Mark on the Brain

2 May 2026

Young adults who frequently use substances may face lasting consequences for memory later in life, according to new research from the University of Michigan. The…

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The Lancet Global Health: Study suggests climate change may worsen inactivity trends and lead to half a million early deaths globally

22 April 2026

Rising temperatures linked to climate change could push millions more adults worldwide into physical inactivity by 2050, contributing to hundreds of thousands of premature deaths…

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How far is too far? Seniors frequently go the extra mile for care

16 April 2026

Older Americans are often willing to travel considerable distances for medical care, sometimes far more than policymakers and experts assume. This insight comes from researchers…

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Ultra-Processed Foods Tied to Elevated Heart and Stroke Risk, FAU Reports

27 February 2026

Ultra-processed foods, commonly known as UPFs, are heavily industrialised products that contain added fats, sugars, starches, salt and a variety of chemical additives such as…

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Low-weight resistance training enhances muscle condition and metabolism for people with type 2 diabetes

26 February 2026

Physical training is a key part of treating type 2 diabetes because it helps control blood glucose levels and supports healthy muscle energy use. A…

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