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Understanding the role of interactions between the gut microbiome and the brain in social decision making

Taking pro- and prebiotics may make people more sensitive to fairness, even at the cost of losing money, according to a study.

Published: 15 May 2024, 19:05

Recent release from prison is a significant risk factor for suicide

Inmates released from prison are nine times more likely to commit suicide in the next year than people who have never been incarcerated, new research shows.

Published: 15 May 2024, 18:36

Income and education are associated with lower mortality after stroke

A new study has found that people with high incomes have a 32% lower risk of dying after a stroke.

Published: 15 May 2024, 16:18

More than 20,000 volunteers join effort to accelerate dementia drug development

A research team led by the University of Cambridge has recruited more than 20,000 volunteers to a resource aimed at speeding up the development of much-needed dementia drugs.

Published: 15 May 2024, 09:59

Giving advice to your teenage self can improve your wellbeing

Asking young people to give advice to their teenage selves can have a positive impact on their self-esteem, resilience and mental health, according to new research

Published: 14 May 2024, 22:31

Understanding dysmorphophobia through the WhatsApp profiles of obese people

A new study has found that many people living with obesity hide their bodies in their WhatsApp profile photos.

Published: 14 May 2024, 18:01

Teens who use high-THC cannabis are twice as likely to experience psychotic episodes

Young people aged 16 to 18 who use high-potency cannabis such as skunk are twice as likely to experience psychotic symptoms at ages 19 to 24 compared to those who use low-potency cannabis.

Published: 14 May 2024, 14:15

Low testosterone levels in men shorten life expectancy

Low testosterone levels in men may mean a shorter lifespan, study says

Published: 14 May 2024, 13:25

Education increases well-being, but intelligence can decrease it

In a recent study, researchers examine the causal relationship between education level, intelligence, and well-being.

Published: 14 May 2024, 09:40

Ketogenic diet reduces stress and improves mental health, say researchers

In a recent study, researchers examined the link between following a ketogenic diet and various aspects of mental health.

Published: 14 May 2024, 09:23