Body & Mind

A new study has found that your belly might reveal more about your brain health than your bathroom scales do, especially if you’re an older man. When it comes to dementia risk, the location of body fat, not just the amount, appears to be a factor.

Globally, stomach cancer is on the rise in young people, but new research shows that three-quarters of future cases could be prevented by screening for and treating a common bacterial infection: Helicobacter pylori.

A safe and affordable treatment to effectively combat the progress of Parkinson's dementia has emerged – in the form of a commonly available cough syrup that's already being studied for its brain-protecting power in other degenerative diseases.

New research found that drinking camel milk can reduce the severity of asthma caused by house dust mites, a major trigger. While the research is still in the early stages, it opens the door to using camel milk in combination with existing therapies.

Vitamin C has been found to rejuvenate aging skin by reactivating genes that drive cell growth, restoring thinning or damaged skin. This discovery presents a new way to improve skin's appearance by going deep below the surface of it.

A current weight-loss and diabetes drug has become a surprise candidate for effective migraine treatment, with a new study showing that the GLP-1 receptor agonist provided significant relief to sufferers of these debilitating, severe headaches.

Coffee doesn’t just perk up your brain, it might be flipping important switches inside your cells, too. While known for boosting alertness and offering some health perks, caffeine also tinkers with cellular behavior.

In a first-of-its-kind study, researchers zoomed in on PTSD at the single-cell level to better understand how it affects the brain. The findings revealed how trauma can lead to specific molecular changes in some brain cells.

In a comprehensive new study looking at 39,763 different foods and drinks from the biggest 25 companies in the country, scientists discovered that almost 20% rely on synthetic food dyes to attract consumers. Now, the fight is on to ban them for good.

A new study analyzed beverages like water, soda, wine, and beer to find out how many microplastic particles were in each. The results were a surprise, with a container commonly thought to be safe actually found to carry the highest volume of particles.

We all know that injuries inside the mouth heal quicker than those on the outside of the body. Scientists have a new understanding of why, and believe that their findings could be used in wound treatments that reduce or even eliminate scarring.

Harnessing the power of a metabolite produced in the kidneys and absorbed from certain foods can mimic the health benefits delivered by exercise, regulating inflammation and promoting an array of anti-aging processes without any physical activity.

Children exposed to the common antimicrobial triclosan were more likely to develop allergic symptoms, a new study has found. It raises fresh concerns over the health impacts of a chemical widely used in everyday products.

Scientists have developed a nasal 'molecular shield' that disarms pollen, blocking allergic reactions fast without the use of drugs. This non-invasive method to effectively silence hay fever could be a game changer for around 81 million Americans.

Using Google might spark your creativity, or it might stifle it, but this depends on the circumstances, according to a new study. We know the internet isn’t going anywhere, but we may need to hold on to our humanity to use technology more effectively.