Medical News Today

12/01/2026

Exercise may reduce depression symptoms as effectively as therapy -

Getting enough exercise, especially light to moderate intensity, may help reduce depression symptoms as effectively as psychological therapy, a new study suggests.

12/01/2026

Restoring missing lipid may help ease dementia damage in brain, study finds -

Scientists have found that adding a missing phospholipid back into the bloodstream might help improve blood flow and reduce the symptoms of dementia, which could lead to a new treatment.

12/01/2026

Seasonal slump or mental health myth? The truth about Blue Monday -

Blue Monday, the most depressing day of the year: Is there any science behind it, or is it just a myth that has gained too much momentum over time?

10/01/2026

Experimental drug reverses Alzheimer's in mice -

A new drug candidate shows promise by reversing cognitive decline in advanced Alzheimer's disease by restoring brain balance in an animal study.

09/01/2026

ADHD Drugs Like Adderall May Work Differently Than Previously Thought -

A new study suggests that common medications prescribed to help manage ADHD, such as Adderall and Ritalin, may work differently than believed.

09/01/2026

10 minutes of intense exercise may help treat colorectal cancer -

A short burst of intense exercise — as little as 10 to 12 minutes — may be able to provide benefits such as slowing the growth of colorectal cancer cells, a new study has found.

09/01/2026

Body clock disturbances may contribute to dementia risk, evidence suggests -

The results of a recent study suggest that people with a weaker or more irregular body clock, also known as circadian rhythm, may have a higher risk of developing dementia.

08/01/2026

Hot flash treatment can slow breast cancer growth, trial finds -

Megestrol, which helps treat hot flashes associated with menopause, may have the added benefit of slowing the growth of ER-positive breast tumors, a new trial has found.

08/01/2026

Wegovy pill: How does it compare to injections and what are the side effects? -

07/01/2026

Sleep quality may increase dementia risk: Latest evidence -

Medical News Today looks at three key studies and their key findings that highlight and further confirm the connection between how poor sleep increases dementia risk.

06/01/2026

B12 from diet vs supplements: Which is better for heart health, immunity? -

Vitamin B12 is a vital nutrient that plays numerous key roles in maintaining health. It is available in different forms and can be found in both food and supplements. A recent review suggests that the natural version could be more beneficial.

05/01/2026

'Dry January': 1 month of no alcohol makes real difference to health, study confirms -

Abstaining from alcohol for just one month as part of 'Dry January' can offer meaningful physical and psychological improvements, including better sleep, and weight loss, a new study confirms.