Nicotine is being rebranded as a wellness tool – but does the science back the hype, or are we just dressing up an old addiction?
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Hearing loss and dementia often occur together, but the link is complex.
Fitness advice spreads fast online, but not all of it is grounded in science. Research reveals which popular trends hold up and which don’t.
Patients with dementia can still recognise unanswered questions and weak explanations – and it can heighten distress.
With time, objects and careful listening, people living with dementia can still share the memories that shape who they are.
Vaping was sold as the safe alternative to smoking. The evidence is now telling a more complicated – and more worrying – story.
The possibility of AI automating healthcare work has provoked intense debates, but despite the pace of innovation, here’s why it’s not there yet.
Half of older adults surveyed faced adversity after 60, with abuse and isolation linked to worse physical and mental health.
Pregnancy reshapes the brain more profoundly than scientists ever imagined – and a landmark new study is finally mapping exactly how.
Doctors must treat sepsis quickly to prevent organ failure. But demographic change and drug-resistant infections are making the condition harder to manage.
Unlike osteoarthritis, inflammatory arthritis can begin at any age and damage joints quickly. Early diagnosis within three months improves outcomes.
Multi-cancer blood tests promise early detection, but the evidence is thin, the risks real, and they’re no substitute for listening to your body.
Viral hacks promise control over menstrual flow. But they reveal deeper gaps in education about vaginal health and the menstrual cycle.
Liquid medicines are often messy, expensive and hard to give so why do they remain the default?
From scooping to skincare, online trends are reshaping how we talk about periods. But menstruation is complex, varied and still under researched.
Paraxanthine is the main metabolite of caffeine. Studies suggest it can boost alertness and focus, but the research base is much smaller than for caffeine.
A rare clotting disorder puzzled doctors during the COVID vaccine rollout. New research reveals the unlikely chain of events that causes it.
Health and climate action can be designed together, supporting and reinforcing each other, instead of being treated as separate priorities.
Forgetting why you walked into a room isn’t a sign of cognitive decline. It’s your brain doing exactly what it evolved to do.
A growing body of research shows the gut microbiome may influence heart disease risk.
Memorials, campaigns and a national day all exist, yet agreement on what should be remembered remains elusive.
The body actually automatically switches its dominant nostril as often as every two hours.
Hyrox is one of the fastest-growing fitness trends out there.
Muscle loss increases fall risk and frailty with age. The good news? Just one weekly strength session can help maintain independence.
What you don’t see when you burn a candle.