Health

The brain may reuse some cells to store many different memories without mixing them up with or erasing older memories, a new study in mice suggests. Led by NYU Langone Health researchers, the study revealed that about 1 in 4 memory cells in a brain area called the hippocampus acts as a shared "hub" that links incoming and outgoing signals. A report on the findings was published in the journal Nature.

A young man from Darwen who lost his father realised he needed support so decided to start a walking group

How a new scheme for young people leaving care is tackling what was once a cliff-edge for this vulnerable group.

People with disabilities continue to face major barriers when seeking oral health care, according to new research that explores the perspectives of patients, caregivers and health care professionals in different countries.

As scientists edge closer to new treatments for hair loss, Victoria Derbyshire examines what such breakthroughs could mean for women.

Women taking the drug tell the BBC it has given them their lives back.

Data from 1,028 people vaccinated with TAK-003 in Catalonia suggests the dengue vaccine has a good tolerability profile in routine clinical practice among travelers from regions where dengue is not endemic. The findings come from a study led by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health, together with Hospital Clínic Barcelona, and published in The Lancet Regional Health Europe.

A new study suggests that the weather may have an effect on how people feel. Published in the Journal of Affective Disorders, the research found that daily outdoor temperatures are linked to changes in mood, energy levels and sleep quality, adding to a growing body of research examining how environmental factors influence mental health.

Within 24 hours of injecting the first dose of a weight loss medication she received following a visit with a telehealth doctor, Karleigh McClain was admitted to the hospital, she said. The 31-year-old compliance consultant from Hendersonville, Tennessee, said she couldn't stop vomiting.

A new Yale study reveals that major organ systems in the body aren't just passive structures operating on directions from command central—the brain—but instead are active participants in controlling their own functions.

Persistently low rates of COVID-19 vaccination in Black and Hispanic children suggest that parents in these communities tend to be hesitant about the vaccine for their kids, even when they have received it themselves. Through interviews with parents of school-aged children, a new study sheds light on the factors influencing decisions about vaccination. Findings are published in Vaccine: X.

The World Health Organization's chief told AFP on Wednesday that he welcomed Washington's stated intention to re-engage with the Gavi vaccine alliance, voicing hope it might also decide to rejoin the WHO.

University of Rhode Island graduate student Adeleke Justin Akinkurolere will present ground-breaking research on ingestive behaviors at NUTRITION 2026, an international gathering of nutrition professionals on July 25–28 in National Harbor, Maryland.

Researchers at Umeå University have shown in a new study that the environment in the womb can leave lasting imprints on the immune system and influence the risk of developing Type 1 diabetes, even when the genetic background is the same. The findings refine our understanding of how genetic and early environmental factors interact in autoimmune diseases.

A new UC San Francisco study reveals how Philip Morris Companies Inc. used cigarette research, flavor engineering, and behavioral science to turn Lunchables into one of America's most successful ultra-processed foods for children.