Antidepressant medication accelerates cognitive decline in patients with dementia, according to a study published in BMC Medicine. Some drugs seem less harmful than others, which can help doctors make better
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As spring and summers get warmer and drier, the UK wildfire season is getting longer, according to a study published in the journal Environmental Research Letters. The authors warn that
The increase in life expectancy has slowed down since 2011, according to a study published in The Lancet Public Health. The authors believe the food we eat, physical inactivity, and
A research team led by the University of Oxford highlighted how cocoa production will be affected by climate change. On the plus side, the authors also suggest better farm management
Babies remember the foods they were exposed to in the womb after birth, according to a study published in the journal Appetite. The Durham University, UK team believes this could
A worldwide survey shows that most people reject the idea of unrestricted freedom of expression. Overall, people want harmful social media content, such as physical threats and defamation, to be
Air pollution affects people’s ability to interpret emotions or focus on tasks, according to a study published in Nature Communications. The authors warn that even brief exposure to high concentrations
If global warming continues, more parts of the planet will become too hot for humans over the coming decades, according to a study published in Nature Reviews Earth and Environment.
Researchers have detected a high amount of poliovirus in several countries in Europe in recent months, triggering discussions about finding ways to keep Europe polio-free, according to an editorial by
Memes may have a darker side in online communities, reinforcing the identity of groups that believe in conspiracy theories, according to a study published in Social Media + Society. Researchers