Adults with excess body weight at their first cancer diagnosis face a higher risk of developing a second primary cancer, particularly those related to obesity, according to a recent study. The research emphasizes the need for survivorship guidelines targeting weight management.

Researchers examine the persistence of this improvement in bone mineral density from the MAVIDOS trial into later childhood years.

Medical negligence claims about mental health care in the North East have left the NHS with a hefty bill

A recent Commonwealth Fund report compares health systems across 10 countries, revealing that the U.S. ranks last overall despite high healthcare spending, with significant gaps in health outcomes, equity, and access to care.

Nordic ambassadors in Nigeria highlighted their shared centuries-old cultural and economic heritage, discussing innovations and food solutions they are offering to the world.

G.V. Suresh, a 27-year-old farmer who grows roses and potatoes in his farmland at Gundlagurki, in Chickballapur district abutting Bengaluru, has now switched to organic compost. This has hugely helped him cut down costs, while making farming more sustainable.

Swiss voters rejected proposals to bolster biodiversity protections as well as a pensions reform in twin referendums on September 22, 2024

Researchers have found that SSRI (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors) antidepressants have the potential to improve certain cognitive functions, such as verbal memory. They measured brain function in patients before and after taking the SSRI escitalopram and correlated this to a drop in the level of one of the serotonin receptors in the brain and to cognitive improvements during treatment.

A new study reveals hormonal and biochemical factors that affect alcohol dependence (also known as Alcohol Use Disorder), suggesting that men and women with alcohol problems may benefit from different treatments.

Thousands of historic footpaths, including Bristol’s, are at risk! Will we lose them forever?

A direct comparison between the experimental psychedelic drug psilocybin and a standard SSRI antidepressant shows similar improvement of depressive symptoms, but that psilocybin offers additional longer-term benefits.

Researchers from Deakin University reveal how yoyo dieting disrupts gut health, leading to weight regain and obesity-related complications. The study highlights the roles of gut microbiota, hormones, and inflammation in the weight cycling process.

Using a fusion of traditional and novel technological methods, researchers are hoping to better quantify emotions to transform the face of the emotion quantification field.