Massive study links teen marijuana use to double the risk of serious mental illness

Teenagers who use cannabis may be more likely to develop serious psychiatric conditions by young adulthood, according to a major new study published in JAMA Health Forum. Researchers tracked 463,396…

Scientists discover what triggers belly fat as we age

Many people notice a familiar change as they get older: the waistline gradually expands, even when overall body weight does not change dramatically. This increase in abdominal fat is more…

Milton Keynes gynaecological surgeon was ‘inspiring force’

Josh said: “I’ve been getting messages from people all around the world. “I’m very touched by it all, and it’s making a difficult time a lot easier.” He said his…

Researchers discover why fructose doesn’t satisfy hunger like glucose

Fructose and glucose are two common sugars found in many foods and drinks. Although they contain the same number of calories, new research suggests the brain responds to them in…

Butter and margarine look similar but their chemistry changes everything

My mother loves butter. It is the primary fat I ate growing up. She smeared it on any kind of bread, potatoes, nut rolls or coffeecake. She baked with it…

Even young and fit urged to skip runs and too many beers in heatwave

In the UK, ahead of England playing Panama in the World Cup on Saturday, people are being advised to drink plenty of fluids but not lots of alcohol in this…

London researchers test whether laughter can improve health

Could laughter do more than lift your mood? Researchers at King’s College London have launched a “Laughter Lab” to explore whether laughing can help people with chronic lung conditions by…

How to treat heat exhaustion

BBC Medical Editor Fergus Walsh speaks to St John’s ambulance service about treating heat exhaustion. Source link

Osteopenia is silently weakening bones in millions of people

Around 40% of adults worldwide are affected by osteopenia: a loss of bone mineral density. This condition is extremely common particularly in postmenopausal women and elderly adults. It’s estimated that…

They knew the pill was fake but their memory still improved

A placebo, or fake supplement, may offer real benefits for older adults, according to new research from psychologists at the Università Cattolica in Milan. After taking placebo pills for three…