A survey of 371,000 adults links heart disease to eating whole fruit less often
A survey of more than 370,000 US adults compares whole fruit and juice habits across cardiovascular diagnoses, with…
Could the Mediterranean diet protect the brain through the gut?
From microbial metabolites to inflammation and the blood-brain barrier, researchers trace how Mediterranean eating could influence neurodegeneration, while…
Semaglutide cuts major heart events, but researchers still cannot fully explain why
A detailed analysis of the SELECT trial examined how much of the reduction in major heart events could…
Beetroot juice may make swimming feel easier without making swimmers faster
Researchers pooled evidence across sprint and middle-distance events to test whether a popular nitrate-rich supplement can translate its…
Frailty linked to greater cognitive impairment risk in men with chronic kidney disease
New research from the University of Colorado Anschutz Department of Medicine is shedding light on how women and…
Transient ischemic attacks linked to increased long-term dementia risk
Having a transient ischemic attack (TIA) is associated with an increased risk of developing dementia, according to a…
Blood test detects more cancers when added to standard screening
A single blood draw that screens for more than 50 cancers substantially increased cancer detection when added to…
New spin-out launches technology to revolutionize hormone disorder diagnosis
The University of Birmingham and Imperial College London have announced the launch of Intelligent Mass Spec Solutions Ltd…
Popular brain supplement linked to shorter lifespan in men
A brain-boosting nutrient may sharpen your mind but knock years off your life. Research suggests the popular supplement…
Study explains why Amazonian Indigenous populations show low dementia prevalence
In two Indigenous communities living pre-industrial lifestyles in the Bolivian Amazon, dementia is remarkably uncommon. However, a new longitudinal…
Doing 3 minutes of key exercise beats 90 mins of cardio: study
Got three minutes? That’s enough time to boost your health on a molecular level. Most adults don’t get…
Marc Wilson: Blood phobia triggers different physical responses to reactions from other phobias
Marc Wilson Psychology writer·New Zealand Listener· 9 Sep, 2026 06:08 PM4 mins to read Subscribe to listenAccess…