Physical activity paradox: Not all exercise is beneficial, as a new dementia study reiterates
The benefits of physical activity are well known, from improved mood and sleep to better brain health and…
NEWS ANALYSIS | SA venture capital’s big shift from raising cash to lucrative exits
Story audio is generated using AI A group of local start-up investors have joined forces to make the…
Better fitness leads to a longer life with fewer chronic conditions, study finds
Staying in shape in middle age may reduce the number of illnesses later in life or delay their…
Your gut bacteria could determine your skin cancer risk – but there’s a catch
A person’s gut bacteria could determine their risk of getting skin cancer again after being treated for the…
Is Using Your Phone On The Toilet Bad For Your Health?
iStockphoto Although there hasn’t been much scientific study of this potential connection until now, doctors have long assumed…
Having a greater variety of food options linked to overeating, Penn State study finds
When people are given a smorgasbord of options to eat, like at a buffet or a Super Bowl…
This Tiny Winter Citrus Supercharges Your Microbiome, Reduces Inflammation, and Protects Your Heart—Backed by Multiple Studies
It’s small enough to fit in the palm of your hand, yet increasingly praised by nutrition researchers for…
Many young people are being prescribed multiple psychiatric drugs at once, Penn study finds
The use of psychiatric medications to treat mental health and behavioral disorders in children and young adults has…
Gambling addictions run in families — just like alcohol-related problems, study finds
Having a family member or a close friend with a gambling problem puts people at greater risk of…
Some mental disorders may be caused by the same genetic differences, study finds
Many psychiatric disorders are more biologically related than previously understood, having more genetic similarities than differences, a new…
The science behind an herbal remedy that has worked for thousands of years
Ginger is still often recommended as a way to ease stomach upset. Ginger, which is available at almost…
Black Fern Maia Joseph wants to complete her medical degree while still chasing her rugby dream
“We are still in the process of working out what next year will look like with the Otago…