Health & Wellbeing
On these pages you'll find everything from devices designed to give you a better night's sleep to the latest work being done to tackle the obesity epidemic. Live long and prosper!
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Now we know: Dogs can sniff trauma recollections on our breath
March 28, 2024Two dogs in a small study were able to correctly identify what breath smelled like when it was linked to a memory of trauma. The finding might allow dogs to be even better friends when it comes to helping PTSD sufferers cope with their conditions. -
Working-age death rate 2.5x higher in the US than other countries. Why?
March 21, 2024Americans aged 25-65 years are dying at far higher rates than their peers from other high-income countries, even surpassing death rates in Central and Eastern Europe. A new study examines what's caused the three-decade rise in midlife mortality. -
ADHD medications deliver surprise bonus benefits
March 20, 2024Living with ADHD is a complex experience, but one that's made more manageable with the right medication. What's of particular interest to researchers is how these drugs are positively impacting other mental health issues such as anxiety and depression. -
Angry? Don't go for a run, it'll just make things worse
March 19, 2024Engaging in activities that are designed to blow off steam when you’re angry probably isn’t going to be effective at reducing your anger, researchers have found. It’s better, they say, to try activities that decrease your physical arousal. -
Genetic variants link meat consumption to increased bowel cancer risk
March 18, 2024Researchers have identified two genetic markers that may explain the link between eating red and processed meat and bowel cancer. Understanding the disease process and the genes underlying it can help develop better prevention strategies. -
Asthma rates double from inner cities to outer suburbs. Here's why
March 13, 2024Combining census data with cutting-edge statistical analysis and satellite imagery, researchers have revealed a stark difference between inner- and outer-city living in terms of the risk children have of developing asthma. -
Magnetite pollution is damaging our brains and causing Alzheimer's
March 06, 2024In 2016 researchers found unusually high levels of magnetite in a number of human brain samples. The tiny toxic particle can be found in modern urban air pollution and is now suspected to be one environmental contributor to Alzheimer's disease. -
Annoying hospital beeps are causing hundreds of deaths a year
March 05, 2024Hospital workers hear up to 1,000 alarm noises per shift, and that sensory overload is costing hundreds of lives. New research suggests there's a fix that could make a significant difference – while also making key equipment far less annoying. -
What happened to the guy who had 217 COVID vaccinations
March 05, 2024A man that police caught taking 217 doses of COVID vaccine has offered himself up to researchers for a study looking into what happens to the immune system after so many doses. The results offer surprising insight into these new mRNA vaccines. -
AI face-checking app to size up depression
February 29, 2024MoodCapture will use your smartphone camera as you unlock the screen to assess facial expressions and backgrounds for depression severity. While the app is still in development, the team says it represents a breakthrough in personal diagnostic medicine. -
The numbers are in: Junk food’s toll on physical & mental health
February 28, 2024Ultra-processed foods like nuggets and pizza have long been in the firing line. But we can't ignore the stats any longer, with new research showing that junk food is served up with a heightened risk of more than 30 different mental and physical issues. -
COVID brain fog drains 3-6 IQ points for more than a year
February 28, 2024Even mild cases of COVID cause significant, measurable cognitive deficits compared to those never infected with the virus, according to one of the largest studies of its type. COVID brain fog is real, and it can sap up to six IQ points for at least a year. -
Kundalini yoga provides unique brain benefits, finds UCLA study
February 27, 2024A 12-week Kundalini yoga course provided test subjects a range of measurable brain benefits including improved memory, anti-aging and anti-inflammatory effects, according to new research from UCLA, suggesting it could help prevent Alzheimer's disease. -
It might not be allergies: How to tell if you've got chronic sinusitis
February 27, 2024People who’ve been suffering from allergies for a long time without relief may actually have chronic sinusitis, requiring a different treatment, a study has found. Here's a list of sinusitis signs and symptoms to watch out for. -
90% of US tattoo inks contain ingredients not listed on the label
February 27, 2024Analyzing tattoo inks from US manufacturers, researchers have found that 90% contained ingredients that weren’t listed on the label. The findings highlight the need for tighter manufacturing regulations around tattoo inks.
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