Can the critters in your mouth cause or cure disease?
No matter how much you brush, floss and rinse, there's a zoo colonizing your teeth, gums and tongue.
Mar 8, 2026
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Severe irritability in teens can be reduced by daily doses of vitamins and minerals—new research
Irritability is one of the most common and distressing problems teenagers and their families face.
Mar 4, 2026
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Virtual therapy strengthens social skills in autism, Simville study finds
An increasing number of people worldwide are affected by autism spectrum disorder (ASD); according to studies, one in 44 children is diagnosed with it. A central symptom is so-called "social blindness," i.e. the inability ...
Mar 5, 2026
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Rapid reaction: Could a measles outbreak in London affect me?
Figures regularly published by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) show that cases of measles in England have been rising since the start of 2026. Since 1 January 2026, there have been a total of 158 laboratory-confirmed ...
Mar 5, 2026
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Feeling stressed? These immune cells might be key to understanding why
There are many ways that the human body responds to stress, from the adrenaline rush of the "fight-or-flight" instinct to more subtle, complex changes that may not be immediately recognizable to us.
Mar 6, 2026
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Immune cells play key role in regulating eye pressure linked to glaucoma, research reveals
When the eye's drainage system clogs, pressure builds up and causes damage. The pressure can lead to glaucoma and vision loss. New research, published in the journal Immunity, reveals that a specialized set of immune cells ...
Mar 9, 2026
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Targeted dual antibiotics can cut deaths in high-risk S. aureus bacteremia
A study led by researchers from the Infectious Diseases Service of the Bellvitge University Hospital (HUB), the Bellvitge Biomedical Research Institute (IDIBELL) and the University of Barcelona (UB) shows for the first time ...
Mar 3, 2026
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Youth football linked to 20% of sports-related TBIs in kids, study finds
Youth football accounts for the largest share of sports-related traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) in children and young adults, nearly one in every five TBIs, according to a preliminary study that will be presented at the American ...
Mar 4, 2026
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Substance use on the rise among Gen Z in their early 20s
Around seven in 10 (68%) young adults who are part of generation Z report binge drinking in the past year, with almost a third (29%) regularly consuming six or more alcoholic drinks in one sitting, according to new UCL research.
Mar 6, 2026
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No evidence ADHD is being over-diagnosed, say experts
Experts are warning that far from being over-diagnosed, people with ADHD are waiting too long for assessment, support, and treatment. In a paper published in the British Journal of Psychiatry, a group of experts say there ...
Mar 6, 2026
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