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Thousands of ‘healthy’ Brits are unknowingly low on iron

A study reveals 6% of health-conscious UK adults have anemia, primarily due to iron deficiency, often without noticeable symptoms, especially in women.

9 Oct 2025

Working fewer hours may raise depression risk for older adults

The study links part-time work in older adults to higher depression rates, suggesting that less work doesn't always equate to better mental health outcomes.

9 Oct 2025

Caffeine boosts muscular power and speed in resistance training

This meta-analysis highlights caffeine's role in enhancing resistance training performance, with notable effects on power and velocity for low-caffeine users.

9 Oct 2025

How a new U.S. health study is fixing bias in wearable data research

By providing wearables and internet access, ALiR closes the digital health data gap, fostering equity and improving AI model generalizability in healthcare.

9 Oct 2025

Why protein powders can secretly cause doping bans

Adulterated protein supplements can lead to unintentional doping. This review outlines detection strategies and protective measures for athletes and clinicians.

9 Oct 2025

Fermented soy boosts memory in older adults

Findings from a study reveal that fermented soy may boost memory function in older adults, especially postmenopausal women, offering dietary cognitive support.

9 Oct 2025

Many men receive frequent prostate cancer tests without symptoms

Current prostate specific antigen (PSA) testing "may not effectively target testing to those most likely to benefit, raising concerns about overtesting" warn researchers from the University of Oxford in a study of over 10 million men across England published by The BMJ today.

8 Oct 2025

Global study exposes hidden harms of men’s drinking on women and children

A global analysis led by La Trobe University has highlighted the hidden harms to women and children caused by men's alcohol use and calls for urgent gender-responsive and alcohol policy action worldwide and in Australia.

8 Oct 2025

Harmful DNA changes in the sperm found to rise sharply with age

Harmful genetic changes in sperm become substantially more common as men age because some are actively favored during sperm production, new research has revealed.

8 Oct 2025

Non-standard baby formula linked to faster infant growth

The use of non-standard infant formulas is associated with higher growth rates in the first year, necessitating further research on long-term health effects.

8 Oct 2025

Healthy diet may double life expectancy benefits for frail adults

Research shows that improved diet quality significantly enhances life expectancy in frail older adults, highlighting the importance of nutrition in aging.

8 Oct 2025

Parental teasing and criticism fuel body image issues later in life

Verbal influences from parents on weight are key predictors of body image dissatisfaction in children, surpassing the effects of observed behaviors.

8 Oct 2025

Unlocking the mysteries of treatment-resistant prostate cancer

Advances in prostate cancer early detection and treatment have improved outcomes in men diagnosed with the disease.

7 Oct 2025

New drug combination could delay the progression of advanced prostate cancer

A new drug combination could significantly delay the progression of a life-threatening form of prostate cancer in men with specific genetic mutations, finds a major international trial led by UCL researchers.

7 Oct 2025

Can a short message change how we think about expired food?

A study reveals that simple educational interventions can shift attitudes towards expired food, promoting its consumption and sharing to reduce waste.

7 Oct 2025

Parkrun boosts life satisfaction and wellbeing

Joining a weekly parkrun boosts happiness and health, with significant impacts on life satisfaction and social value, as revealed by recent research.

7 Oct 2025

Rising temperatures put older hearts in danger

Research reveals aging hearts struggle with extreme heat, increasing cardiovascular risks for older adults as climate change intensifies global temperatures.

7 Oct 2025

Why do females live longer in mammals but males in birds?

A global study reveals sexual selection influences life expectancy differences between sexes in mammals and birds, reshaping aging research and public health.

7 Oct 2025

Huawei smartwatch nearly matches gold-standard sleep test

A study reveals the HUAWEI WATCH GT2 smartwatch accurately tracks sleep stages, yet it falls short in diagnosing sleep disorders compared to PSG.

7 Oct 2025

New ASPIRE trial tests chemotherapy combination for advanced prostate cancer

The Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology has launched the ASPIRE trial-a large-scale, Phase III clinical study investigating whether adding chemotherapy to current standard treatments can extend survival for men living with advanced prostate cancer.

6 Oct 2025