More children at risk of developing myopia since pandemic, study reports

Children who were glued to technology during lockdown are more at risk…

Worldwide cases of dementia predicted to triple over next 30 years

New data suggests that global cases of dementia will rise from 57…

Heart health among older obese people enhanced by physical activity and reduced calorie intake

Consuming fewer calories and being physically active is the best way for…

Breathing exercises reduce blood pressure just as much as taking medication or working out, research finds

Completing daily breathing exercises is as effective for reducing blood pressure and…

Extroverted children who eat quickly are more at risk of being obese, study reveals

New research has suggested that impulsive children who eat their food quickly…

Virtual CBT therapy benefits people with depression, evidence identifies

Online-based cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is ‘just as beneficial’ as face-to-face CBT,…

Eating colourful foods can prevent memory loss, study reveals

Cognitive impairment is less common among individuals who regularly consume foods rich…

Kidney function in people with type 2 diabetes enhanced by low-carb and high-protein meals, new study identifies

Individuals with type 2 diabetes can enhance their kidney function by increasing…

Lateral flow tests do not give people ‘the green light’, academics say

New research has found that lateral flow tests do not provide accurate…

Early symptoms of COVID-19 differ between age groups, study shows

People in different age groups show different symptoms of early COVID-19 infection,…