health

Experts warn: Smartphones before 13 could harm mental health for life

Owning a smartphone before age 13 is associated with poorer mind health and wellbeing in early adulthood, according to a…

10 months ago

The hidden mental health danger in today’s high-THC cannabis

Science News from research organizations Date: August 12, 2025 Source: Canadian Medical Association Journal Summary: THC levels in cannabis have…

11 months ago

More Than a Pulse: How Galaxy Watch8 Series’ Vascular Load Management Redefines Cardiovascular Health

For years, smartwatches have tracked your heart rate, but the Galaxy Watch8 Series introduces something more nuanced—and more meaningful. With…

12 months ago

Lemurs age without inflammation—and it could change human health forever

What can lemurs tell us about inflammation and aging, aka "inflammaging" in humans? That's the question Elaine Guevara, a biological…

1 year ago

Telehealth can improve care for cats with chronic health issues

Caring for a cat with chronic health conditions can be challenging for all involved, from the process of getting to…

1 year ago

Longer-lasting wearables set to transform health monitoring

Wearable technologies are revolutionizing health care, but design limitations in adhesive-based personal monitors have kept them from meeting their full…

1 year ago

Eating ultra-processed foods may harm your health

Consumption of ultra-processed foods, such as sugar-sweetened beverages, potato chips and packaged cookies, may be associated with adverse health outcomes,…

1 year ago

Can technology revolutionize health science? The promise of exposomics

Every breath we take, every meal we eat, and every environment we encounter leaves a molecular fingerprint in our bodies…

1 year ago

Growing wildflowers on disused urban land can damage bee health

Wildflowers growing on land previously used for buildings and factories can accumulate lead, arsenic and other metal contaminants from the…

1 year ago

Starch-based microplastics could cause health risks in mice

Wear and tear on plastic products releases small to nearly invisible plastic particles, which could impact people's health when consumed…

1 year ago