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There is growing evidence that COVID-19 can cause lasting cognitive and mental health problems, with recovered patients reporting symptoms including fatigue, 'brain fog', problems recalling words, sleep disturbances, anxiety and even…

Increased levels of blood fats in people with type 2 diabetes and obesity are more harmful than previously thought, a new study from the University of Leeds has found. In patients with metabolic diseases, elevated fat levels in the blood…

Drinking coffee, particularly two to three cups a day, is not only associated with a lower risk of heart disease and dangerous heart rhythms but also with living longer, says a study presented at the American College of Cardiology's 71st…

Findings from the Oregon Health & Science University describe a novel way to reduce the energy people spend to walk, as much as by half, which could have applications for therapy received by patients with impaired walking abilities.…

New research led by University of Pittsburgh psychologists has pooled data from dozens of studies to find that specific exercise helps episodic memory among those who are between 55 to 68 years. And 3 times a week for 4 months can do the…

Until recently, it was believed that the immune system was mostly dormant unless the body was under attack in connection with infections. However, it now turns out that the immune system most likely also plays an important role for…

The time a person spends on different smartphone apps is enough to identify them from a larger group in more than one in three cases say researchers from Lancaster University, and warn of the implications for security and privacy. The…

According to an interdisciplinary body of research presented at a symposium at the University of Notre Dame, social practices and cultural beliefs of modern life are preventing healthy brain and emotional development in children.…

Severe, throbbing head pain, sensitivity to light, nausea etc are just some of the symptoms the millions of migraine sufferers in the world regularly endure. Researchers now say that women who suffer from migraine could be more at risk for…

Research by the European Chemicals Agency suggests that inks used in tattoos could cause cancer and one colour, red, is particularly toxic. Red ink has been linked to dermatitis, due to its mercury sulphide content, while red, blue, green…

New research from Penn State has found that when adults between the ages of 70 and 90 reported more frequent, pleasant social interactions, they also had better cognitive performance on that day and the following two. The findings,…

In the past two years, due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the associated lockdowns, lecturers have had to change and redesign their teaching methods. Researchers from Technische Universität Dresden say that digital teaching cannot replace…

When it comes to your health, being willing to give social support to your spouse, friends and family may be just as important as receiving assistance, a new study from the Ohio State University suggests. Researchers decided to see if…

Why do people hurt the ones they claim to love? There could be neurobiological causes. A new study led by Virginia Commonwealth University researchers used functional magnetic resonance imaging to examine the brain activity of 51…

Clinical decisions made in the delivery setting as to whether to employ vaginal delivery or cesarean section are often made under high pressure, and with great uncertainty, and have serious consequences for mother and baby. Now, a new study…

Oregon State University scientists say that sunscreen that includes zinc oxide, a common ingredient, loses much of its effectiveness and becomes toxic after two hours of exposure to ultraviolet radiation. The research, published in the…

Many children, as well as adults, dislike Brassica vegetables, such as broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage and Brussels sprouts. In the mouth, enzymes from these vegetables and from bacteria in saliva can produce unpleasant, sulfurous odors.…

New research amongst the world's biggest consumers of dairy foods has shown that those with higher intakes of dairy fat, measured by levels of fatty acids in the blood, had a lower risk of cardiovascular disease compared to those with low…

Physical activity is known to alleviate depression. It fosters the brain’s ability to change and adapt. Says a study published in the journal ‘Frontiers in Psychiatry’, an exercise programme can promote motivation and social togetherness…

Researchers from the UT Southwestern Medical Center, USA, have announced successful results of a clinical trial for a commonly prescribed weight-loss drug called liraglutide, which, when combined with lifestyle interventions, significantly…

The early months of postpartum sleep deprivation could have a lasting effect on physical health, says a report in the journal ‘Sleep Health’. Researchers found that a year after giving birth, the biological age of mothers who slept less…

Alzheimer's disease is caused by protein deposits in the brain and the rapid loss of brain matter. But, says a report in the journal ‘Neurology’, a Mediterranean diet rich in fish, vegetables and olive oil might protect the brain from these…

If you come from a family where people routinely live well into old age, you will likely have better cognitive function - the ability to clearly think, learn and remember - than those from families where people die younger, says research…

With online learning, students may have saved travelling time to and from schools and collages during the pandemic but that doesn’t mean their sleep habits have improved. Says research from the Simon Fraser University, Canada, they do not…

Exposure to air pollution, even over the course of just a few weeks, can impede mental performance, according to a new Columbia University study, published in the journal ‘Nature Aging’. The pollution could include forest fires, smog,…

Everyone has at some point been charmed by the sound of a person's voice. But can we believe our ears? What can a voice really reveal about our character? Now an international research team led by the University of Göttingen has shown that…

Customised medicines could one day be manufactured to patients' individual needs, with University of East Anglia (UEA) researchers investigating technology to 3D 'print' pills. The team identified a new additive manufacturing method to…

Will you choose a doughnut or a salad? Depends on what your colleague is having! New research, from the journal ‘Nature Human Behaviour’, says that the foods people buy at a workplace cafeteria may not always be because of preferences. When…

Being unable to walk quickly can be a problem, especially as people age. Engineers at Stanford University have tested how well a prototype exoskeleton system they have developed, which attaches around the shin and into a running shoe,…

Education researchers from the Universities of Cambridge and Edinburgh argue that there is a compelling case for a drastic shake-up of the school curriculum, so that subjects are no longer taught independently of one another. Instead, the…