Taking the stairs instead of using a lift could significantly reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and premature death, according to a major study examining the...
Children who spend much of their school day playing alone may not necessarily be lonely or unhappy, according to a new study from researchers at the...
Maintaining healthy blood pressure, avoiding diabetes and not smoking during middle age may help people spend more years of their lives free from dementia, according to...
Wildfire smoke is becoming an increasing threat to pregnant women as climate change drives more frequent and intense fires, potentially undermining improvements made in air quality...
Good sleep may have a stronger influence on teenagers’ academic performance and social lives than diet, exercise or screen time, according to new research examining the...
A large US study has found that GLP-1 medicines, including widely prescribed treatments such as Ozempic, may reduce the risk of serious bone fractures in people...
Greece is experiencing a sharp rise in West Nile virus infections, with health authorities warning that the mosquito-borne disease is spreading more widely than confirmed case...
The design and appearance of neighbourhoods may play a bigger role in sleep quality than previously understood, according to new research from Japan that suggests greener...
Portugal’s emergency medical helicopter service is reducing response times in critical cases, with aircraft able to take off within minutes to reach patients in remote and...
Persistent financial hardship may have lasting effects on brain health, with new research suggesting that years of money-related stress are associated with poorer memory, reduced cognitive...
