Conflict is unavoidable in all marriages. When it erupts in families with children, stressed or angry parents may take their pain out on the kids, projecting their anger or withdrawing emotionally or physically. In the worst cases, children’s socioemotional development can suffer. But the way parents, especially fathers, deal with marital conflict can make a difference to kids, according to […]

People in the earliest stage of Alzheimer’s disease—after brain changes have begun but before cognitive symptoms become apparent—harbor an assortment of bacteria in their intestines that differs from the gut bacteria of healthy people, according to a study by researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. The findings, published June 14 in Science Translational Medicine, open up […]

New research from the University of Cambridge and the University of Melbourne, published in Science Advances, shows neurotypical workers and students taking cognitive enhancers, or “smart” drugs, may actually be inhibiting their performance and productivity. Drugs such as methylphenidate, sold under the brand name Ritalin among others, are commonly prescribed for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), but are also taken […]

The prefrontal cortex (PFC) is a crucial part of the mammalian brain, known to be involved in decision-making, planning, complex social behavior and integrating the activity of other brain regions. While countless neuroscience studies have investigated the function and structure of this key brain region, much about the organization of neurons within it is yet to be uncovered. Researchers at […]

A new study conducted at Tel Aviv University and the Sheba Medical Center reveals how melanoma cancer cells affect their close environment to support their needs—by forming new lymph vessels in the dermis in order to go deeper into the skin and spread through the body. The researchers believe that the new discovery may contribute to the development of a […]

Thanks to my mum working in medicine, I’ve always been on top of my health.  As a result, I’ve long made sure to have a full ‘MOT’ check-up every summer – and thankfully, for most of my adult life, I’ve been given a clean bill of health.  But little did I know that, in 2013, my GP had missed the […]

Dr Amir reveals what eyes can reveal about our health “Food is a huge factor in supporting our overall health,” said eye specialist Tina Patel. While consuming a variety of vegetables, fruits, nuts, pulses, and fatty acids will support your health, there are certain nutrients that can help prevent eye diseases. “Foods rich in beta carotene convert into vitamin A […]

For Elaine Welteroth, having a baby completely changed her relationship with her health. The author and former Teen Vogue Editor-in-Chief had a tough pregnancy, with her first trimester being so much harder than anyone had ever told her. “I was exhausted and nauseated every single day for 19 weeks,” she says. “I developed chronic pain in my hip/pelvis area and […]

Dr Amir gives tips on how to stay safe during UK heatwave David Bentley penned: “When we have a heatwave… a good night’s sleep can become a real challenge.” While David tried one method to cool him down, a cold shower before bed, he found that the “effect doesn’t last that long”. In an opinion piece for Birmingham Live, David […]

Given the vast number of people in the United States who are approaching 65 years of age, there is a need for interdisciplinary research on factors influencing the trajectory of cognition and brain aging in older adults. In a recent review published in Nutrients, researchers examine the collective effect of diet and exercise interventions on age-related cognition and brain health changes.  […]