2 h. ago ADHD medication linked to lower risk of suicidal behaviours, study suggests

Research also suggests the medication lowers risks of substance misuse, transport accidents and criminalityAttention deficit hyperactivity disorder medication is linked to significantly lower risk of suicidal behaviours, substance misuse, transport accidents and criminality, according to a study of the wider outcomes of treatment.The research, based on the medical records of nearly 150,000 people in Sweden, suggested that the drugs could have meaningful benefits beyond helping with the core symptoms of ADHD. Continue reading...

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21 h. ago Stop drinking at this age to protect brain and memory, says dementia expert

The dementia expert has studied how lifestyle choices affect a person’s risk of developing the neurodegenerative condition

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68 h. ago Conch blowing could help to alleviate sleep apnoea, study suggests

Experts on condition affecting millions of people in UK give cautious welcome to findings but say more research neededBlowing into a conch shell could help tackle the symptoms of a sleep disorder that affects millions of people across the UK, according to a study.Conch blowing, also known as shankh blowing, is an ancient ritual that involves breathing in deeply and exhaling into the spiral-shaped shell. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Smartwatches offer little insight into stress levels, researchers find

Academic study suggests devices cannot differentiate between someone being overworked and being excitedThey are supposed to monitor you throughout the working day and help make sure that life is not getting on top of you.But a new study has concluded that smartwatches can’t accurately measure your stress levels – and may think you’re overworked when really you’re just excited. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago The vaccine that could lower the risk of dementia by 20 per cent

A new study could change the way we understand and treat dementia and other degenerative disorders of the brain

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6 d. ago Food linked to rise of colon cancer now believed to be behind lung cancer, study finds

Eating this kind of food may increase your chances of developing lung cancer , a study suggests.

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6 d. ago Daily pill helps patients lose 12% of body weight in early trial

Results of study suggest orforglipron could be a simpler, cheaper alternative to injectionsA daily weight-loss pill has been shown to help patients lose about 12% of their body weight, according to the results of a clinical trial.The drug, made by the American pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly, is a GLP-1 agonist – a type of medication that helps lower blood sugar levels, reduces appetite and slows digestion. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Alzheimer's and dementia 'risk increases due to one common sleep issue'

Interrupted sleep can cause damage to the brain's blood vessels, a new study claims.

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6 d. ago Pill that costs just pennies a day linked to decreased risk of dementia, study suggests

Doctors are exploring an old, affordable diabetes drug as a possible way to help prevent dementia using real-world data from millions of patients.

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7 d. ago Scientists find link between genes and ME/chronic fatigue syndrome

Large study suggests people’s genetics could ‘tip the balance’ on whether they would develop the illnessScientists have found the first robust evidence that people’s genes affect their chances of developing myalgic encephalomyelitis or chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS), a mysterious and debilitating illness that has been neglected and dismissed for decades by many in the medical community.Early findings from the world’s largest study into the genetics of the condition pinpointed eight regions of the human genome that were substantially different in people with an ME/CFS diagnosis compared to those without the illness. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago STD suffered by 42million Americans 'actively drives' skin cancer, study suggests

Researchers at the National Institutes of Health made the finding after studying cells from a 34-year-old woman whose skin cancer kept recurring.

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8 d. ago ‘Childhood verbal abuse can have similar mental health impact as physical abuse’

A study has also suggested that while the prevalence of physical abuse has decreased over the years, verbal abuse has become more common.

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1 week ago Couples using IVF to conceive may be more successful during the summer, research suggests

A study involving 1,100 women undergoing fertility treatment suggests a pregnancy may be up to twice as likely when the weather is sunnier and warmer.

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2 w. ago Why it’s important to protect your hearing as you age – and what experts suggest

What’s most important about hearing health how it helps people stay engaged, say experts – here’s how to support itA recent study examined the potential link between hearing loss and dementia, suggesting that treating hearing loss can help the brain. Although the possible connection is still being untangled, study co-author and audiologist Nicholas Reed advises prioritizing hearing health regardless.“There are already more than enough established benefits related to hearing care,” says Reed, a faculty member of the NYU Langone Health Optimal Aging Institute. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Exposure to a mix of pesticides raises risk of pregnancy complications, study suggests

Research looks at health impacts of being exposed to multiple pesticides versus just one substanceExposure to multiple pesticides increases the chances of pregnancy complications compared to exposure to just one pesticide, new peer-reviewed research suggests. The findings raise new questions about the safety of exposure to widely used pesticides and herbicides in food and agricultural communities.The study, which bio-monitored pregnant women in a heavily agricultural state in Argentina, adds to recent-but-limited evidence pointing to heightened dangers in mixtures of pesticides. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Scientists pinpoint two key factors which increase dementia risk more than any other

Previous studies have shown that preventing vision loss, treating depression and doing plenty of exercise are all ways of reducing the risk.

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3 w. ago Just a small daily dose of a popular supplement slashes dementia risk

Apart from helping you improve bone health and immunity, this high-quality supplement- priced at 20 cents per capsule or $17.99 for 90 - may also protect your brain from decline and dementia.

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3 w. ago Even Neanderthals had distinct preferences when it came to making dinner, study suggests

Analysis of bones from two caves shows prehistoric people butchered the same animals in different waysNothing turns up the heat in a kitchen quite like debating the best way to chop an onion. Now researchers have found even our prehistoric cousins had distinct preferences when it came to preparing food.Archaeologists studying animal bones recovered from two caves in northern Israel have found different groups of Neanderthals, living around the same time, butchered the same animals in different ways. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago New study finds having certain illnesses before 55 'can double dementia risk'

Experts at the University of Oxford found 'critical time windows' that pose the greatest risk

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4 w. ago Artificial sweetener found in Diet Coke and chewing gum could trigger puberty early, study suggests

Commonly-used sweeteners including aspartame, are added to Diet Coke and products like Extra chewing gum and Muller Light yoghurts.

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