Cognitive decline delayed when you quit smoking, at any age
Share on PinterestIt’s never too late to quit smoking for better brain health, a new study suggests. Image credit: Alexander Farnsworth/Getty Images While it is normal for…
Diabetes, heart disease: 2 types of depression linked to higher risk
Share on PinterestA new study links different types of depression to a higher risk of certain health conditions. Francesca Russell/Stocksy Past studies show that depression can increase…
Chronic fatigue syndrome: New blood test may aid quicker diagnosis
Share on PinterestScientists are getting closer to accurately and quickly diagnosing chronic fatigue syndrome. Santi Nuñez/Stocksy There is no single test to diagnose chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS),…
Prediabetes: Do you really have to lose weight to reverse it?
Share on PinterestWhere your body stores fat may play a role in diabetes risk, a new study suggests. Image credit: Hugh Sitton/Stocksy Individuals with prediabetes, which involves…
5 distinct sleep profiles linked to different health factors
Share on PinterestStudy finds 5 sleep profiles linked to different health traits. Image credit: Maite Pons/Stocksy Getting enough high-quality sleep is essential for health and wellbeing but…
Do daily calcium supplements affect dementia risk?
Share on PinterestCalcium supplements do not increase dementia risk, a new study suggests. Image credit: Olly R/Stocksy Many older women take calcium supplements to help with bone…
Ulcerative colitis treatment drug Omvoh linked to long-term remission
Share on PinterestUlcerative colitis treatment drug Omvoh, from Eli Lilly, was linked to sustained clinical remission after 4 years, according to new trial data. Image credit: Plexi…
Alzheimer’s disease: CBD may help calm neuroinflammation
Share on PinterestA new study indicates that CBD may have the potential to help reduce inflammation associated with Alzheimer’s disease. Yaroslav Danylchenko/Stocksy Cannabidiol (CBD) is one of…
Daily ‘exercise snacks’ linked to better heart and lung function
Share on PinterestTo boost heart and lung health, swap the couch for ‘exercise snacks’, researchers advise. Image credit: Bisual Studio/Stocksy Getting enough exercise is an essential part…
How do microplastics affect the gut?
Share on PinterestHow might microplastics in the gut impact health? New research investigates. Pictured, 13 August 2025, North Rhine-Westphalia, Duesseldorf: Microplastics lie on a filter on the…