‘Senior moments’ may signify something more sinister, says study
Occasional forgetfulness appearing in older people can be an indicator of future Alzheimer’s disease or mental impairment, scientists find.
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France Proposes Tough Antismoking Measures
The French government on Thursday announced a plan to curb smoking that would introduce plain packaging for cigarettes, ban smoking on playgrounds and make it harder to use electronic cigarettes in certain public settings.
I was blind now I have bionic eyes
What is it like to see again after years of blindness? Rose Eveleth asks a woman whose sight was restored with a remarkable new eye implant.
Peanut allergies: ‘Roasted worse than raw nuts’
Roasted peanuts are more likely to trigger an allergic reaction than raw peanuts, according to an Oxford University study, involving mice.
Questions raised about tattoo inks, cancer
Tattoos seem more popular than ever, but is that artistic ink dangerous to your health? Little attention has been paid to that question, even as rates of skin cancer the most common cancer have been steadily growing.
Google warned by EU to make changes or face fine
Google will face formal charges if it fails to come up with a suitable plan to give equal prominence to rival search engines, the EU has warned.
Could a blood test predict schizophrenia risk?
There is no single test for schizophrenia; its diagnosis relies on assessments from mental health experts.
The secret to a long life? 80% of men could avoid a heart attack with just four simple lifestyle changes
Four out of five men could avoid a heart attack if they give up cigarettes, cut back on alcohol, eat a healthy diet and exercise, a new study has warned.
Maternal iron intake linked to offspring autism risk
According to a new study from researchers at the University of California-Davis MIND Institute in Sacramento, CA, mothers of children with autism are less likely to have taken iron supplements before and during their pregnancies than mothers of children with normal development.
Type 2 Diabetes Drug Metformin Linked to Lower Thyroid Function
One of the most widely-prescribed medications for type 2 diabetes has been linked to lower levels of thyroid functioning, according to a study in the Canadian Medical Association Journal.