Exposure to air pollution may harm brain health of older adults, study suggests Long-term exposure to high levels of air pollution may harm the brain health of older adults in England, finds a new study led by UCL researchers. Apr 6, 2025 0 0
Study investigates effects of ADHD medications on the heart A new study led by the University of Southampton has found that medications for ADHD have overall small effects on blood pressure and heart rate after weeks or a few months of use. Apr 6, 2025 0 62
Getting ahead of head and neck cancer Many symptoms of head and neck cancer are hard to miss—a lump in the neck, persistent hoarseness, a mouth sore that doesn't heal—which is good news for early detection as long as symptoms aren't dismissed. Apr 6, 2025 0 0
Research on multiple sclerosis wins 'Oscars of science' An American neurologist and an Italian epidemiologist whose work revolutionized the treatment of multiple sclerosis on Saturday won a prestigious Breakthrough Prize, the award nicknamed the "Oscars of science." Apr 6, 2025 0 89
US sees third measles-related death amid outbreaks A second school-age child who was hospitalized with measles is the third measles-related death in the U.S. since the virus started ripping through West Texas in late January. Apr 6, 2025 0 0
Shingles is awful, but here's another reason to get vaccinated: It may fight dementia A vaccine to fight dementia? It turns out there may already be one—shots that prevent painful shingles also appear to protect aging brains. Apr 6, 2025 0 11
From Tiffany earrings to mobile phones—this is what happens when you swallow something you shouldn't A man in Florida recently visited a Tiffany & Co jewelry store posing as a buyer for a professional US athlete. While viewing the items, together worth well over £1 million, the thief tried to grab them and run from the ... Apr 6, 2025 0 0
Hormone therapy may cut cardiovascular risk in younger menopausal women Menopause can have profound effects on heart health, yet many people are unaware of this important connection. Apr 6, 2025 0 1
Brain aneurysms explained Each year, nearly half a million people worldwide die from brain aneurysms. In the U.S., an estimated 6.7 million people have an unruptured brain aneurysm, which means about one in 50 people might have one. Apr 6, 2025 0 0
Obesity severity tied to increased risk across 16 common conditions Johns Hopkins University-led research has found that obesity, particularly severe obesity, is strongly associated with the incidence of 16 common health outcomes. Associations remained consistent across sex and racial groups. ... Apr 6, 2025 report 0 61
