New studies shine light on oral immunotherapy and oral food challenges in allergic children
Two new studies being presented at the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) Annual Scientific Meeting…
Early humans started making and using tools 2.75 million years ago
Long before cities or farms, the earliest humans were standing in a changing northern Kenyan landscape, striking stone…
Adolescents who experience migraines more likely to have high blood pressure
A nationwide study from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem has found that adolescents who experience migraines are three…
5,000 steps a day may slow Alzheimer’s-related brain changes
New research reveals that even modest daily walking can slow the buildup of Alzheimer’s-linked proteins and delay cognitive…
Carrie Bickmore named Victorian Australian of the Year for work to progress brain cancer research
Radio host and former television presenter Carrie Bickmore has been named the 2026 Victorian Australian of the Year…
World’s largest eye imaging and data resource expands across the UK
The world’s largest collection of curated eye imaging and linked clinical data is expanding across the country, in…
Global survey reveals struggles of young mothers living with advanced breast cancer
Nearly half of all women aged younger than 40 who live with advanced breast cancer have children under…
Greener environments linked to lower risk of mental health hospitalizations
Higher levels of greenness are associated with lower risks of hospital admissions for mental disorders, finds an analysis…
New method brings hope for personalized treatment of inflammatory bowel disease
Patients with inflammatory bowel disease often have to wait a long time to find the right medicine. But…
Seasonal Depression May Have ‘Overlooked’ Cause
As the days become shorter and nights get longer, many brace for the winter blues. But what actually causes them? For decades,…
Opioid receptors caught in motion offering clues for safer painkillers
Scientists have known for decades that opioids relieve pain by binding to molecular switches in the brain called…
Scientists discover a stress clock in the brain that ticks every hour
Stress is not simply a response to acute stressful episodes. It occurs in the brain where a natural…