Extremely hot and cold days linked to cardiovascular deaths
According to a multinational analysis of more than 32 million cardiovascular deaths over four decades, there were more deaths on days when temperatures were at their highest or…
Vitamin D levels in the Spanish population are lower than those of many northern European countries
Vitamin D is a hormone that is essential to a number of bodily processes, mainly absorbing and maintaining calcium, which is key for strong bones, but it also…
Microbiome composition influences depression
Our microbiome, the billions of microorganisms that live in and on our bodies. They control many important bodily functions, including those in our brain. Research by Amsterdam UMC,…
Unravelling the Secrets of a Good Night’s Sleep
Researchers from the University of Tsukuba identify a signalling pathway within brain cells that regulates how long and how deeply we sleep
Are the youngest children in class overmedicated?
The youngest children in a school grade are diagnosed with ADHD almost twice as often as the oldest in the class. The most widespread use of ADHD medication…