Men who are taller in young adulthood, as an indicator of early-life circumstances, may have a lower risk of dementia…
How the brain’s immune system could be harnessed to improve memory
Inflammation can send the brain’s immune cells into damaging hyperdrive, an effect that has been linked to neurodegenerative diseases that…
‘Women my age tend to drink — it’s normal’
New research has found that despite the potential health risks of exceeding national drinking guidelines, many middle-aged and young-old women…
Scientists develop non-invasive method to predict onset of dementia
Information gathered from routine visits to the doctor is enough to accurately predict a person’s risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease…
Synthetic chemicals in soils are ‘ticking time bomb’
Synthetic chemicals that were released into the environment for the first time 80 years ago have been linked to harmful…
Revenge is more enjoyable than forgiveness — at least in stories
When it comes to entertainment, people enjoy seeing bad guys get their punishment more than seeing them be forgiven, a…
Free radicals from immune cells are direct cause of salt-sensitive hypertension
In salt-sensitive hypertension, immune cells gather in the kidneys and shoot out free radicals, heightening blood pressure and damaging this…
A happy partner leads to a healthier future
Research has found that those who are optimistic contribute to the health of their partners, staving off the risk factors…
Who will lead the global surveillance of antimicrobial resistance via sewage?
A professor calls for someone to carry on a global surveillance of antimicrobial resistance and infectious diseases via sewage.
Shape-shifting stem cells are key to cancer metastasis and immune evasion
Scientists have discovered that cancer cells rely on the biology of regeneration, wound healing, and embryonic development to spread to…