A higher body mass index (BMI) is associated with a higher risk of heart disease. But is BMI really the best indicator of heart health? While it’s been the standard for years, scientists are exploring a novel measure: the body roundness index (BRI). A recent study suggests that BRI may better predict cardiovascular risk over […]
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common mental disorders in children and adolescents, yet its impact often goes unnoticed in adults. Highlighting the impact of ADHD in adults on the mental health of partners, a novel study has found that it increases the risk of depression in women and negatively affects […]
A class of diabetes drugs called sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT2) inhibitors may support reduce the risk of dementia and Parkinson’s disease, a recent study suggests. SGLT2, also known as gliflozin, works by lowering blood sugar levels by helping the kidneys remove sugar from the body through urine. In a novel study published in the journal Neurology, […]
Exclusive breastfeeding for longer periods is associated with better overall health in children, and a recent study strengthens that link. Researchers found that breastfeeding for more than three months provides protection against asthma by promoting a well microbiome in the gut and nasal cavity. Studies suggest that both breastfeeding and microbial colonization during infancy play […]
Can’t start your day without coffee? A recent study reveals that a morning ritual can do more than just wake you up, it can also benefit your heart health. Studies have shown that moderate caffeine consumption, or three cups of coffee a day, significantly reduces the risk of cardiometabolic multimorbidity. Cardiometabolic multimorbidity refers to having […]
Scientists have found that taking high doses of ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) medications, particularly stimulants such as amphetamines, is associated with a more than five-fold increased risk of developing psychosis or mania. ADHD is neurodevelopmental disorder which affects the ability to maintain concentration, remain still, and regulate impulses. ADHD symptoms often interfere with daily […]
Exposure to air pollution during pregnancy is linked to premature birth, low birth weight and complications such as hypertensive disorders. A recent study shows that the impact extends to mental health, with exposure to pollution increasing the risk of postnatal depression by almost fourfold. This increased risk can last up to three years, a recent […]
In a groundbreaking study published today in Advances in scienceDr. Shai Bel and his research team at Bar-Ilan University’s Azrieli Faculty of Medicine have uncovered key information on how antibiotic apply increases the risk of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). The study found that antibiotics disrupt the protective mucus layer in the gut, a finding that […]
Scientists have revealed that excessive exposure to outdoor lithe at night may enhance the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. Recent test published in Frontiers in Neuroscience suggests that excessive lithe pollution increases the risk of Alzheimer’s disease in both older and teenage adults. However, for people under 65, nighttime lithe exposure poses a greater risk […]
Cutting carbs and increasing fat is a popular weight loss strategy for many people. But scientists now say that in the long term, it may enhance the risk of type 2 diabetes. Recent test A study published in the journal Diabetes & Metabolic Syndrome: Clinical Research & Reviews that involved about 40,000 people in Melbourne, […]
