10 September 2025
Mice with obesity have fewer immune cells in their skin that protect against psoriasis-related inflammation, potentially explaining why obesity increases the risk of the condition
20 February 2025
Multiple studies suggest that speaking more than one language pushes back the onset of dementia, but doesn't seem to stop it entirely
20 July 2023
A tiny probe that can be moved deep into the brain via blood vessels could one day monitor brain activity in people with epilepsy or Parkinson's disease
20 July 2023
Mice with obesity have fewer immune cells in their skin that protect against psoriasis-related inflammation, potentially explaining why obesity increases the risk of the condition
20 July 2023
Commonly recommended ways to boost our mood – which can also include expressing gratitude or spending time in nature – are often based on small, poorly designed studies
19 July 2023
A large study found that infrequent bowel movements are associated with a 73 per cent increased risk of cognitive decline, including deficits in memory and attention
18 July 2023
The placenta is an incredible organ that we grow for a short period of time, yet it has a surprising long-term influence on our health. Researchers are now developing tools to spot placenta problems and improve the lives of future babies
18 July 2023
The experimental drug donanemab slows the progression of Alzheimer's disease compared with a placebo, but the effect may not be large enough to be noticed by people with the condition or their families
17 July 2023
A treatment to prevent RSV in children up to two years old has been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration
17 July 2023
The head movements that come from some kinds of exercise may bathe brain cells in a fluid that has a blood pressure-lowering effect, according to a study that uses a chair that mimics jogging