Everyday speech may reveal early signs of brain health changes

by Baycrest Corporate Centre for Geriatric CareCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe way we speak in everyday conversation may hold important clues about brain health, according to new research from Ba

Updated on: February 16,2026

Everyday speech may reveal early signs of brain health changes

by Baycrest Corporate Centre for Geriatric CareCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe way we speak in everyday conversation may hold important clues about brain health, according to new research from Ba

Updated on:February 16,2026

Doctor's orders? 'Belly laugh at least two to five days a week'

by Albert StummCredit: AP Illustration / Peter HamlinMelanin Bee curves her spine like a stretching cat as she lets out a maniacal, forced laugh.The quick-fire pattern of manufactured giggles —"o

Updated on: February 15,2026

Doctor's orders? 'Belly laugh at least two to five days a week'

by Albert StummCredit: AP Illustration / Peter HamlinMelanin Bee curves her spine like a stretching cat as she lets out a maniacal, forced laugh.The quick-fire pattern of manufactured giggles —"o

Updated on:February 15,2026

Concussion diagnosis tied to higher risk of subsequent serious traffic crashes

byICESCredit: CC0 Public DomainAdults diagnosed with a concussion may be at about 50% higher risk of a subsequent traffic crash, finds a study from researchers at ICES and Sunnybrook Research Institut

Updated on: February 11,2026

Concussion diagnosis tied to higher risk of subsequent serious traffic crashes

byICESCredit: CC0 Public DomainAdults diagnosed with a concussion may be at about 50% higher risk of a subsequent traffic crash, finds a study from researchers at ICES and Sunnybrook Research Institut

Updated on:February 11,2026

Christmas food poisoning and how to avoid it—by a microbiologist

by Primrose Freestone,The ConversationCredit: Antoni Shkraba Studio from PexelsFood poisoning affects millions of people in the UK every year, and the risk rises during the Christmas period. Large fam

Updated on: February 10,2026

Christmas food poisoning and how to avoid it—by a microbiologist

by Primrose Freestone,The ConversationCredit: Antoni Shkraba Studio from PexelsFood poisoning affects millions of people in the UK every year, and the risk rises during the Christmas period. Large fam

Updated on:February 10,2026

Could cheese protect your brain health? Study links high-fat cheese and cream to lower dementia risk

byAmerican Academy of NeurologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainEating more high-fat cheese and high-fat cream may be linked to a lower risk of developing dementia, according to a new studypublishedin

Updated on: February 12,2026

Could cheese protect your brain health? Study links high-fat cheese and cream to lower dementia risk

byAmerican Academy of NeurologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainEating more high-fat cheese and high-fat cream may be linked to a lower risk of developing dementia, according to a new studypublishedin

Updated on:February 12,2026

Cash transfers boost health in low- and middle-income countries, data reveal

byPerelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainLarge-scale, government-led cash transfer programs drove significant improvements in health outcomes ac

Updated on: February 10,2026

Cash transfers boost health in low- and middle-income countries, data reveal

byPerelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainLarge-scale, government-led cash transfer programs drove significant improvements in health outcomes ac

Updated on:February 10,2026

Autumn clock change linked to reduction in certain health conditions in England

byBritish Medical JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe week after the autumn clock change is associated with a reduction in demand for NHS services for sleep disorders, cardiovascular disease,

Updated on: February 05,2026

Autumn clock change linked to reduction in certain health conditions in England

byBritish Medical JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe week after the autumn clock change is associated with a reduction in demand for NHS services for sleep disorders, cardiovascular disease,

Updated on:February 05,2026

Ancient cures and AI: WHO seeks evidence for traditional medicine

Credit: cottonbro studio from PexelsThe World Health Organization opens a major conference on traditional medicine on Wednesday, arguing that new technologies, including artificial intelligence, can b

Updated on: January 20,2026

Ancient cures and AI: WHO seeks evidence for traditional medicine

Credit: cottonbro studio from PexelsThe World Health Organization opens a major conference on traditional medicine on Wednesday, arguing that new technologies, including artificial intelligence, can b

Updated on:January 20,2026

Aspartame sweetener cuts fat, but may harm heart and brain—even at low doses

byCIC biomaGUNEThe team observes magnetic resonance images of a mouse's heart. From left to right: Sandra Plaza García, Irati Aiestaran Zelaia, Irene Fernández Folgueral and Marta Beraza. Credit:

Updated on: January 31,2026

Aspartame sweetener cuts fat, but may harm heart and brain—even at low doses

byCIC biomaGUNEThe team observes magnetic resonance images of a mouse's heart. From left to right: Sandra Plaza García, Irati Aiestaran Zelaia, Irene Fernández Folgueral and Marta Beraza. Credit:

Updated on:January 31,2026

Adherence to Mediterranean diet linked to lower prevalence of overactive bladder

by Elana GotkineGreater adherence to the Mediterranean diet is associated with reduced prevalence of overactive bladder (OAB), according to a studypublishedonline Oct. 8 in theJournal of Health, Popul

Updated on: January 12,2026

Adherence to Mediterranean diet linked to lower prevalence of overactive bladder

by Elana GotkineGreater adherence to the Mediterranean diet is associated with reduced prevalence of overactive bladder (OAB), according to a studypublishedonline Oct. 8 in theJournal of Health, Popul

Updated on:January 12,2026