Health & Wellbeing

A genetic predisposition to ADHD has been linked to an increased risk of cognitive decline and Alzheimer's disease in old age, according to new research. The findings are the first to associate ADHD genetic risk with age-related cognitive impairment.

A first-of-its-kind meta-analysis has found a significant association between the use of hearing aids and a reduced risk of dementia. The findings suggest that using hearing restoration devices could slow the progression of cognitive decline.

Two new studies offer some of the strongest evidence to date for a relationship between depression and gut bacteria. The studies do not claim causality but do suggest a strong correlation that could inform novel diagnostic biomarkers for depression.

An impressive new study is pointing to a new kind of treatment to protect the vulnerable from COVID-19. The research revealed an old drug derived from bear bile and used for liver disease can block a crucial pathway used by SARS-CoV-2 to enter human cells.

New research has homed in on the way our genes can be turned up or down depending on levels of physical activity. The unique study focused on exercise-induced epigenetic differences in genetically identical twins.

When it comes to communicable diseases, it's important to identify the source of an outbreak ASAP. In the case of cholera, a new toilet sensor could help, by detecting how many people in one area are experiencing one of the main symptoms – diarrhea.

While most of us have a pretty good sense of when we're getting too stressed, people with certain mental health issues may benefit from being made aware of the situation. A new palm-worn electronic tattoo could help in that regard.

A study looking at post-mortem brain tissue samples has found severe COVID-19 is associated with molecular signs of brain aging. The researchers warn potential long-term neurological problems could emerge in the years following the pandemic.

Results from a trial testing the effects of CBD oil on symptoms of pain and distress in cancer patients suggest the popular product may be no more effective than a placebo, adding to an inconclusive body of research on the effects of cannabis for pain.

In a new study published in Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience, researchers propose urine tests as a potential way to detect Alzheimer's disease. The study suggests formic acid levels in urine could be a useful early-stage biomarker for the disease.

If you’ve ever found room for dessert when you thought you were full, your gut bacteria might be to blame. Caltech scientists have shown that mice given antibiotics ate far more sugary snacks, hinting at a bacterial influence on overeating.

A pair of new studies have revealed evidence corticosteroid injections can hasten progression of knee osteoarthritis. The research, yet to be peer-reviewed and published, indicates hyaluronic acid injections may be a better pain relief option.

Researchers have found picky eaters perceive food eaten out of red bowls to be saltier and less desirable than the same food served in white bowls. The findings add to understandings of how taste perception can be influenced by plates and cutlery.

An incredible study presents an mRNA vaccine that can provide protection from all 20 known influenza A and B virus subtypes. It's hoped the vaccine would prevent future flu pandemics by promoting immunity against strains yet to cross over from animals.

Smoking is no good for your teeth, that is well-known. But what about vaping? New research from Tufts University suggests using e-cigarettes may not be that much better, finding an association between increased risk for cavities and vaping.