A new research review highlighting the hidden costs of dementia suggests that traditional measures only show the ‘tip of the…
Smartphone virus scanner is not what you think
The current leading method to assess the presence of viruses and other biological markers of disease is effective but large…
Medical News Today: Why is sex pleasurable?
There are many biological reasons that sex is pleasurable for males and females. In this article, we examine how sex…
Weight stigma in men associated with harmful health consequences
As many as 40% of men report experiencing weight stigma, but little is known about how this stigma affects their…
New material could make it easier to remove colon polyps
Researchers have developed a gel that can be injected into the tissue lining the colon, forming a ‘cushion’ that makes…
Individuals with obesity get more satisfaction from their food
A new study found no significant difference in taste perceptions between participants of normal weight and those who were overweight.…
‘Tickle’ therapy could help slow aging, research suggests
‘Tickling’ the ear with a small electrical current appears to rebalance the autonomic nervous system for over-55s, potentially slowing down…
Birthweight, height together provide insight into future heart health
It’s the proportionately of a newborn — a measure that includes both birthweight and length — that may best tell…
Tech companies not doing enough to protect users from phishing scams
Just over 15 years after the first reported incident of phishing, new research suggests tech companies could be doing more…
Starting with less-invasive procedures to restore leg blood flow as good at avoiding amputation as starting with open surgery
Patients who underwent a less-invasive procedure to open clogged leg arteries were just a likely to survive with their legs…