Researchers have been digging into how sleep and body chemistry might be linked to brain function in older adults. It's known that poor sleep can lead to cognitive issues, but the exact biological reasons are still a mystery. A recent study tried to figure out if certain chemicals in the blood play
Researchers wanted to see how much time kids spend on screens and playing outside affects their learning and feelings. They looked at different groups of preschoolers and how they use their time. Some kids spend a lot of time on screens, while others play outside more. The study aimed to see if thes
Researchers have uncovered a surprising link between a person's internal body clock and their risk of developing dementia. The study, which wrapped up in December 2025, tracked over 2, 000 adults, all around 79 years old and initially free of dementia, for three years. To gather data, participants w
Researchers dug into a big question: Does it matter if you take your blood pressure medicine at night or in the morning? They looked at lots of studies to see how it affects heart health. Taking blood pressure pills at night might be better for some people. It could lower the risk of heart problems
Researchers recently looked into how yoga can help women dealing with gynecologic cancer. They created a 12-week yoga program with the help of the participants. This was not your usual group study. They wanted to see how each person felt differently. Most studies focus on breast cancer. This time, t
Researchers are diving deep into the reasons behind the decline in female fertility as women get older. This is a big deal because it affects many people trying to start a family. The main issue is that as women age, their eggs often have problems with their chromosomes. Chromosomes are like tiny in
Researchers have been digging into how our personal beliefs can help us manage our emotions better. They found that when people adjust their thoughts about negative situations, it works best when it aligns with what they already believe. In three different studies, they asked people to think differ
Researchers wanted to see how radioactive iodine affects rats. They gave them a dose of I-131 and looked at what happened inside their bodies. The focus was on the stomach and intestines, as these are the first places the iodine hits after being swallowed. The team found that the iodine caused stre
Researchers wanted to see how babies who had seizures in the first few weeks of life would do when they reached school age. They looked at kids around 5 or 6 years old who had these early seizures. The goal was to understand how these seizures might affect their development and what factors could pr
Researchers looked at how women stay active and sit less after having a baby. They studied over 2, 800 women from the U. S. between 2 to 7 years after their first pregnancy. The study found that 37. 8% of women met the recommended activity levels and sat for less than 3 hours a day. The study also
