ADHD can be diagnosed by looking at brainwaves – here’s the neuroscience behind it
Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) do not have a behavioural disorder, nor are they lazy, or lacking in manners and boundaries.
Their brains...
How nanotechnology is revolutionizing medicine
Nanotechnology, the science of designing and using incredibly tiny materials—so small they are measured in billionths of a meter—is changing the way we treat...
How anti-inflammatory drugs can help fight joint pain
Chronic joint pain is a problem that affects millions of people worldwide. It can make everyday activities like walking, climbing stairs, or even holding...
The heart has a “little brain” to control the heartbeat
For a long time, the heart was thought to operate under the sole control of the autonomic nervous system, which relays signals from the...
The hidden link between high blood pressure and dementia
Many people know that high blood pressure, or hypertension, is bad for the heart, but fewer are aware that it can also harm the...
Common causes of lung disease COPD you need to know
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, or COPD, is a long-term lung condition that makes it hard to breathe. It’s a leading cause of illness and...
Antibiotics do not increase dementia risk in older people, study finds
A new study provides reassurance for healthy older adults who need to use antibiotics, finding no link between antibiotic use and an increased risk...
Being born preterm has long-term significant impact on your health
New research from the Liggins Institute in Auckland offers a fresh look at how being born preterm impacts health in adulthood. The study found...
5 most frustrating health insurer tactics and why they exist
The U.S. has made great progress in getting more people insured since the Affordable Care Act took effect in 2014.
The share of uninsured Americans...
Scientists find new cause of heart disease
Heart disease, including heart attacks and strokes, remains the leading cause of death in the United States. Doctors have long focused on managing high...