Health

Simple gum disease can cause a frightening brain disorder A new study from researchers in Japan has found a possible link between gum disease and multiple sclerosis (MS), a condition that affects the brain and spinal cord. Multiple sclerosis is a disease in which the immune system attacks the protective covering of nerve cells called…

5 simple ways to boost your mental health in 2026 With our environment more competitive than ever, this has changed the way we work, connect and interact, leaving many people tired, overstimulated and looking for balance. Improving mental health is less about shortcuts and more about sustainable habits that support your overall well-being. 1. Prioritize…

This is why you should be careful before taking your thyroid medicine The NHS has issued a warning to anyone taking levothyroxine to treat their thyroid condition. With millions of prescriptions for levothyroxine given out worldwide, the drug is one of the most commonly prescribed medications by the NHS. Levothyroxine is often used to treat…

Here’s how to train your brain to keep your 2026 resolutions The beginning of every new year comes with resolutions and a promise to leave bad habits behind. Often the quest to improve health behavior, such as losing weight, increasing physical activity or quitting smoking, is short-lived. One study followed 200 people with New Year’s…

Find out how you’re harming your child with screen time Screen time affects your toddler more than you think. Children who were exposed to a lot of screen time before the age of two showed changes in brain development that were linked to slower decision-making and increased anxiety in their teenage years. This research was…

AI-powered predictions can improve language outcomes after cochlear implants A groundbreaking international study published in JAMA Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery has shown that artificial intelligence (AI) can predict spoken language outcomes for children. The AI ​​model, which uses deep transfer learning, predicted spoken language outcomes one to three years after cochlear implants with an accuracy…

ADHD is more complex than we once believed; find out how Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD for short, is a long-term condition that involves a combination of several problems, such as having difficulty paying attention, being hyperactive or impulsive, or simply having difficulty completing daily tasks. ADHD affects millions of children, often persisting into…

Find out how poor eye health can cause Alzheimer’s disease Often called the ‘silent thief of vision’, glaucoma occurs because it slowly damages the eyes without causing pain or providing early warning signs. It damages the optic nerve, the part of your eye that sends information from whatever you see to the brain. If glaucoma…

How high blood pressure can cost you your kidneys High blood pressure can do more damage than you think. A research team from the Medical University of Vienna has discovered that high blood pressure itself can damage very important kidney cells. This finding is important because it shows that high blood pressure can damage the…

Common food group may prevent type 2 diabetes, Alzheimer’s and ALS: here’s the research Calcium is one of the most important minerals for both body and cellular functions. But the way it controls the quality of proteins in the endoplasmic reticulum (ER), a cellular organelle that synthesizes and transports proteins, is largely unknown. This protein…

Flu cases at record levels during the holidays The flu is raging in the United States during the busy holiday and travel season, with New York among the hardest-hit states. For the week ending December 20, New York had the highest number of flu infections ever recorded in a single week, 71,123, according to the…

A crucial genetic fact comes to light in the treatment of ADHD The brain is constantly receiving information, and focus depends on the ability to filter out distractions and pick up what is important. Attention disorders such as ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) involve a disruption in our ability to separate signals from noise. Stimulant…