What factors speed up aging?
If we’re naming things that speed up looking and feeling older, factors such as sun exposure, stress, or…
The problem with “classic” Lyme disease symptoms
One day, Wendy noticed a quarter-sized rash at the top of her thigh. By the next day, it…
€37.5m worth of unused and out-of-date medicines generated each year
The value of unused and out-of-date medicines generated each year in Ireland is estimated at over €37.5 million,…
Researchers find no significant joint damage in astronauts after short spaceflights
Eighteen days in orbit did not appear to leave a measurable mark on the hips, knees, or ankles…
To truly make its mark, medical AI must be for everyone
Cancer is a serious illness that is made all the more frightening by the myriad forms it takes…
You don’t need exhausting workouts to build strength and health, study finds
If you think better workouts must leave you drained, sore, or barely able to walk the next day,…
What Is Borderline Personality Disorder? A Resource Guide Inspired By Doja Cat’s Journey
When Grammy-winning artist Doja Cat opened up about her mental health, it sparked a broader conversation about Borderline…
Calls to raise ‘invisible’ sugar tax on sweet drinks
The sugar tax on sweet drinks, introduced almost eight years ago, has become “invisible” because of inflation and…
Quick-start guide to an anti‑inflammation diet
Chronic inflammation – a state of persistent activation of the immune system – is an important contributor to…
I was so depressed I couldn’t even drink water
One of the worst aspects of my episodes was the shame that accompanied those days of lying in…
A single workout can rewire your brain’s memory circuits
A brief period of exercise may do more for your brain than you expect. New research led by…
Death is not the end: What physics says about dying
A flame goes out, and something in the room shifts with it. Not because matter has vanished, but…