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Study finds that even modifying one factor can reduce the risk of stroke, dementia, and late-life depression.

Smartphones have become the ultimate pocket tool—offering maps, music, messages, and more at just a tap. But with constant access to the internet, there's a growing concern among scientists that this digital convenience could be silently harming mental sharpness and focus. The brain, when frequently interrupted by notifications or social…

Pharma firms are developing drugs that avoid the brain’s opioid receptors to minimise the risks of dependence and overdoses, but not all experts are convinced

April 5, 2025: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend.

Six other staff members at Mass General Brigham’s Newton-Wellesley Hospital also had health issues

Feeling hungry doesn’t just make you reach for a snack – it may also change your immune system.

Those in the study consuming drinks with sucralose had greater hunger responses.

Every kind of edible item that you put inside your body has a positive or negative consequence-- from vegetables that are healthy to artificial sweeteners that are unhealthy. Yes, scientists have now linked the artificial sweetener sucralose, sold as Splenda, to yet another potential health downside, and this time it's…

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Sucralose increases activity in brain region known for regulating appetite and body weight