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Breastfeeding a child for six months could lower their ADHD risk, study finds

Children of mothers who exclusively breastfeed for at least six months are less likely to develop ADHD, a first-of-its-kind study has found. Breast milk has long been linked with better overall health, but there is debate over just how…

Vaping now linked to increased risk of vision impairment and blindness, study finds

Transitioning from cigarettes to vapes — rather than quitting nicotine completely — is linked to a higher risk of developing severe eye diseases that can ultimately lead to blindness.A sweeping Korean study found that swapping cigarettes…

Lifestyle habit majority of people follow is worse than smoking, study finds

Living a sedentary life could be even more dangerous than smoking, and outdated exercise guidelines may be partly to blame.Very low cardiovascular fitness quadruples the risk of death compared to a high-fitness lifestyle, while low…

Fish oil supplements may not boost brain health after all, study finds

For decades, older adults have been advised to take fish oil supplements to strengthen bones, protect the heart and support healthy brain ageing. But now researchers believe the supplement - one of the most widely taken forms of omega-3…

Vaping alters thousands of genes linked to cancer, heart and lung disease, study finds –

Vaping could trigger widespread genetic changes linked to cancer and chronic disease, scientists have warned.A new study has found regular e-cigarette users show altered activity in more than 3,000 genes, many associated with cancer,…

Think desire fades with age? Study finds over-65s are still enjoying active love lives –

It is a widely held belief that, as we age, desire fades. Yet that may be far from the truth, if eye-opening new research is to be believed. A University of Oslo scientist, who interviewed older adults aged between 65 and 85, found many…

British mother’s horror as she finds man, 33, ‘kissing and hugging’ her…

By NATALIA PENZA Published: 02:45 EDT, 22 May 2026 | Updated: 04:05 EDT, 22 May 2026    <!-- A man has been arrested…

Nice to see moo! Cows recognise a familiar human face, study finds

By SHIVALI BEST, SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY EDITOR Published: 14:00 EDT, 20 May 2026 | Updated: 14:00 EDT, 20 May 2026   …

Major new review finds no direct link between vaccines containing aluminium and health

Another major study has found no link between childhood vaccines and lifelong health conditions - including autism.The new research, carried out by the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) and published in the British Medical Journal …