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The darker your bedroom, the better for your heart

A new study found that even as little light as from a phone screen at low brightness during sleep is linked to potentially harmful changes in the heart’s structure and function.

11/09/2026

Health news

Getting mind ready for surgery is as important as physical preparation

Preparing for major surgery should not skip mental preparation for a successful recovery, a new study says.

10/09/2026

Health news

It’s not just how many steps you take. It’s how fast you walk

It is not only the number of steps per day but also the walking pace that matters for lowering the risk of early death, according to new research.

09/09/2026

Health news

The young brain’s hidden weakness: When plasticity goes wrong

The very capacity that makes younger brains adaptable may also make them more likely to rewire an injury into a persistent pathological network, a new study found.

07/09/2026

Earth News

A sun-powered siren: Inside the world’s first solar ambulance

Solar ambulance Stella Juva could transform access to healthcare in regions that lack reliable infrastructure, electricity and fuel.

07/09/2026

Health news

Health warnings could reduce youth’s hours spent on social media

Pop-up messages that warn of the harms of social media could help reduce youth’s social media use, a new study found.

05/09/2026

Health news

AI is starting to see migraine as more than just a headache

Researchers used artificial intelligence and genetic data from more than 43,000 people to identify biological patterns that could reshape how one of the world’s most common neurological disorders is diagnosed and treated.

04/09/2026

Health news

Weight-loss pill "Wegovy" available in German pharmacies from 1 September

The weight-loss pill Wegovy is now available in German pharmacies. Its active ingredient semaglutide increases satiety and the adult dose costs 170 to 280 euros.

02/09/2026

Health news

“I wanna try it so bad”: How TikTok shapes what teenagers eat

TikTok trends are influencing what teenagers eat, from viral restaurant dishes and fast food to recipes and influencer diets. But new research suggests parents may also have a role in limiting the platform’s influence.

20/08/2026

Health news

When work hours hurt health

For workers, unpredictable schedules may be more than an inconvenience. New research suggests that large swings in working hours are associated with poorer health — but the effects differ sharply between men and women.

19/08/2026

Health news

How to avoid tick bites this summer

Summer means long days outdoors — but across much of Europe, it also means peak tick season. The good news is that a few simple habits can substantially reduce the risk of being bitten.

17/08/2026

Health news

Madrid hospital creates first bone metamaterial prosthesis, prevents leg amputation

Madrid's Gregorio Marañón Hospital has created the world's first personalised metamaterial bone prosthesis, successfully implanted in a 38-year-old with tibial sarcoma, avoiding leg amputation.

15/08/2026

Health news

Gut viruses evolving tricks could help fight superbugs

Scientists have found that some viruses can deliberately generate genetic diversity to evade bacterial defences, offering a potential new clue for developing treatments when antibiotics fail.

15/08/2026

USA

Luigi Mangione admits shooting healthcare CEO Brian Thompson in 2024

Mangione entered the plea at a hastily scheduled hearing in Manhattan federal court, resolving one of two cases against him in connection with Thompson’s death.

14/08/2026

Health news

Taking the stairs could be better for your heart than you think

Taking the stairs can significantly reduce the risk of dying from cardiovascular disease, according to a major new study.

13/08/2026

Health news

With 500 injured kids, e-scooters become a ‘public health challenge’

477 children have been injured by e-scooters between 2019 and 2024, according to a new study from three major trauma centres in the United Kingdom.

12/08/2026