A viral claim links ultra-processed foods to worsening mental health among young adults, but what does scientific research actually show?

Many people think of muscle strength mainly in terms of fitness or physical appearance. However, new research suggests that muscle strength may reveal much more about a person’s health. A large study ...

Bombs, government oppression and fear are wearing down Iranians. How does trauma accumulate? And what can help people endure ...

Scientists reveal how dangerous 'zombie cells' accumulate in our bodies due to poor sleep, triggering serious health ...

Most women in the UK are unaware that menopause can affect mental health. A 2026 YouGov survey found that only 28% of UK ...

A review of large cohort analyses reports associations between common dietary patterns and elevated depression risk, ...

You may think heart disease is a “middle age” problem. The research suggests men’s risk increases much earlier than most ...

Sudden cardiac death is one of the most frightening medical events because it happens quickly and often without warning. It occurs when the heart suddenly stops beating effectively, which prevents ...

Instead, they relentlessly lumber around our bodies, damaging healthy cells and oozing inflammation. This accelerates ageing ...

Depression can also show up physically, with headaches, digestive issues or chronic pain without a clear medical cause. “If ...

Researchers examined the associations between fall risk and bupropion augmentation in older adults with major depressive disorder.

The deadly wildfires that devastated Maui in August 2023 triggered an island-wide mental health crisis, according to new ...