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Your phone could be damaging your bond with your teen, researchers warn parents

We worry about the time kids spend using screens — but what if the time their caregivers spend on phones is also harmful? Scientists working on digital mental health noticed increasing reports of teenagers struggling with their parents’ phone use and decided to investigate. Their new findings show that teenagers who report that their caregivers are often distracted from them by devices are more likely to display insecure attachment styles, which can have serious negative consequences for their future health and wellbeing. more

Coffee lovers, rejoice! Study links daily coffee drinking to lower risk of liver cancer and cirrhosis

In one of the most comprehensive studies of coffee and liver health to date, Cedars-Sinai Health Sciences University investigators linked higher coffee consumption with lower risk of cirr ...

Scientists develop one-hour oral cancer test that could end unnecessary painful biopsies

A non-invasive brush biopsy test can detect oral cancer within an hour and could help prevent more than 90% of unnecessary invasive scalpel biopsies, according to a new study.

New research reveals why staying active could protect you from cancer

Regular exercise may help reduce cancer risk by restoring the protective functions of ageing muscles, according to a new study by scientists at Duke-NUS Medical School in Singapore.

AI-assisted heart scan analysis identifies muscle quality as predictor of heart health

People with stronger, higher-quality chest and back muscles may be significantly less likely to suffer a heart attack or die prematurely, according to a new study led by researchers at th ...

Shocking Shift: Study shows blood pressure and cholesterol levels in adults over 40 with obesity increasingly similar to adults with normal BMI

Differences in unhealthy cholesterol levels and blood pressure between older adults with obesity and those with a normal Body Mass Index (BMI) have narrowed—or even disappeared&mdas ...

Women who do this type of exercise may protect their hearts better, says study

Women who lift weights may have a lower risk of major heart disease, especially when combined with aerobic exercise, according to a new study published today in JACC, the flagship journal ...

Viral scroll addiction? Study links short videos to anxiety, stress, and attention issues

In contrast to classical digital media, short-video platforms are characterised by rapidly changing content, highly personalised recommendations, and an algorithmic design aimed at maximi ...

Spending hours in the sun? You could still be low on Vitamin D

Vitamin D levels remain low all year-round in key at-risk groups in England, challenging the belief that summer sunlight is enough to restore them, a new study has found.